 Number of drug users grows in Armenia, chief narcologist says June 24, 2016 - 17:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of drug users has increased in Armenia in 2016, the country’s chief narcologist said Friday, June 24. 5,357 people did drugs in 2015, whereas their number has gone up to 5,828 this year. The figures include only the registered drug users. “Among them are 11 minors, while the number of women grows each year,” Petros Semerjyan said. “Illegal circulation of narcotics often leads to drug addiction. Completing rehabilitation, 80% of former addicts start doing drugs again.” In its annual World Drug Report issued on Thursday, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said there were now more than 29 million people suffering from drug use disorders worldwide, well up on the 27 million reported a year ago.  Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
