General Article Overview of the UK drug scene

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There is a common perception that drug use in the UK is out of control – that all young people take drugs and that drug use and dealing is rampant across Britain’s playgrounds. The facts suggest otherwise, but as with many misconceptions, there are elements of truth: the UK regularly features at or near the top of any Euro league of drug use among young people and it would be ridiculous to categorically deny that drugs are in circulation in any school. However, a combination of official stati...

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