"Marijuana use in Europe is entering a new phase, with recent data indicating stabilization and even some decline in demand for this drug," the report notes. According to the study, at least 23 million residents of EU countries used marijuana in the past year. As Gazeta.Ru reports, these figures are almost unchanged from the previous year. The overall trend in recent years is that demand for marijuana is declining in countries where this drug has traditionally been most popular.<\/p>
At the same time, more and more Europeans are starting to use cocaine and heroin. According to statistics, the number of deaths related to heroin use is rising, as well as cases of seeking medical help for drug addiction. The number of heroin seizures has also increased. According to the study, at least 4 million Europeans used cocaine at least once in the past year. Among EU residents, the British and Spanish are the most likely to use this drug.<\/p>