Drug Policy And Health In Romania - Drug Policy Alliance
Drug Policy And Health In Romania - Drug Policy Alliance
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II.<br />
OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES<br />
The incidence of tuberculosis in <strong>Romania</strong> is the worst in this part of Europe.<br />
Growing poverty, natural disasters and worsening social conditions are the root of the<br />
problem.<br />
Cases per 100,000 Population<br />
140<br />
120<br />
100<br />
80<br />
60<br />
40<br />
20<br />
0<br />
Syphilis<br />
TB<br />
1993<br />
1995<br />
1997<br />
1999<br />
Sources: (12) (13)<br />
III.<br />
INJECTION DRUG USE<br />
<strong>Drug</strong> Use. <strong>Drug</strong> use is growing, especially among children. It is believed that the<br />
prevalence of drug use among teenagers is about 98%.<br />
Risk Behavior <strong>In</strong>formation. Child drug users have been switching from paint<br />
thinner to heroin. They often put their money together for one syringeful and share the<br />
needle.<br />
Social Attitudes. For many years, drug use did not officially exist in <strong>Romania</strong>.<br />
The lack of education on the subject led to uninformed fearful parents. <strong>Drug</strong> users are<br />
seen as weak-willed people.<br />
IV.<br />
LAW AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES<br />
<strong>Romania</strong> is a democracy, which is divided among a parliament, an executive and<br />
a judiciary. <strong>In</strong> general, rights of the accused are respected and conditions are continually<br />
improving. However, there are several incidents of abuse by police and of prisoners.<br />
<strong>Romania</strong> – 21 February 2002 - 7
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