The present deliverable focuses on two major stimulant drugs of abuse: i.e. 3,4-methyldioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and amphetamine. Recent population surveys indicate that lifetime prevalence of amphetamine and MDMA use varies between nations, from nearly zero to 12% of all adults. The prevalence of amphetamine and MDMA consumption is however most common among young adults (15-34 yrs), particularly in recreational settings were young people congregate such as dance events and music festivals. Both drugs became increasingly popular during the 1990’s. Population surveys now point to an overall stabilization, or even moderate decrease, in the popularity of both drugs (EMCCDA 2009). A summary of last year lifetime prevalence of the use of amphetamines and MDMA among youngsters is given. (Author/publisher) This document is available at https://www.bast.de/Druid/EN/Home/home_node.html
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