UNODC Global Smart Update
March 2010
Article posted on 31 Jul 2010
Summary: Globally there are significantly more users of synthetic drugs, such as amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS), than heroin and cocaine, combined. Since 1990 ATS-related manufacture has occurred in more than 60 countries, with more findings reported each year. Unlike heroin and cocaine, ATS are constantly evolving with new drugs appearing on the market each year. Understanding which countries have these kind of issues is important in building an effective country risk profile.
Topics: Drugs
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