
European Drug Market Faces New Threats from Potent Synthetic Substances
A new European drug report warns of an increasingly unpredictable drug market, with new psychoactive substances detected weekly and a rise in highly potent synthetic drugs. These substances, including 'vape drugs,' pose significant risks of immediate addiction and overdose, leading to a majority of overdose deaths in some regions.
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