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Danish Government Implements Stricter Measures to Combat Opioid Abuse

The government is now taking stricter measures to combat the increasing abuse of opioids in Denmark. In a new proposal, the government suggests banning eight synthetic opioids that have proven to be particularly dangerous and abused on the illegal market. This step is part of a larger strategy that also includes increased control over the distribution of opioids, tougher penalties for those illegally trafficking drugs, and expansion of treatment options for dependents. These measures come in response to alarming statistics showing a clear rise in the use of opioids, especially among young people.

Health Minister Sophie Løhde emphasizes the severity of the situation and warns of the dangers that even experimental use of opioids can pose. “Many young people mistakenly believe that it is safe to experiment with these pills. But the reality is that they are extremely addictive and potentially deadly,” she says. According to a report from the forensic departments in Denmark, opioids are now the most deadly group of drugs in the country, even more dangerous than substances like cocaine and MDMA. This underscores the need for government intervention.

With these new measures, the government hopes to reverse the worrying trend and ensure fewer deaths and cases of abuse related to opioids in Denmark.

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