Cannabis use rises and cocaine use falls in Cyprus, surveys show

The use of cannabis in Cyprus has increased while the use of cocaine has fallen, according to a survey conducted in the country recently, it was announced during the presentation of the annual report of the Cyprus National Addictions Authority (CNAA) for 2021, which took place on Tuesday in Nicosia.

Some of the actions taken by the CNAA during 2021 include the European programme “Justice PRS20“, participation in the European programme “Joint Action on Tobacco Control 2 (JATC 2)“, the protocol for referral of students in therapy programmes, as well as the protocol for tracing, referring and treating pregnant and breastfeeding mothers who make use of alcohol or other illicit substances. Furthermore, a therapy centre was established in Limassol for those who are addicted to gambling, while a programme for social support of people who are about to be released from prison a

Source: Cyprus News Agency