Helsinki, Dec 12, 2024 (AFP) - Fears for the future as drug deaths among young Finns soar

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2024-12-12

At a popular meeting spot for substance abusers near central Helsinki, even the addicts warn that Finland has a spiralling drug problem, particularly among young people. The situation had reached "a whole new level", one man in his early 30s, who introduced himself only as Stefano, told AFP. Government statistics lay bare the extent of the problem: a record 310 drug-related deaths in 2023, reflecting an upward trend since 2015. Ninety-one deat......

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