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[Current and future legislation of illegal drugs in Tokyo]
1Pharmaceutical Affairs Section, Health and Safety Division, Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health, Tokyo, Japan. Tetsuya_1_Abe@member.metro.tokyo.jp
Abstract:
Abuse of illegal drugs is widespread among young people, especially in the so-called "dance club scene" or "rave scene". Severe and even fatal poisonings have been attributed to the consumption of such drugs of abuse. The actions against these drugs by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and subsequently by the Government of Japan have gone some way to reducing the potential harm caused by these substances. However, alternative products have been advertised on a number of websites. During our careful surveillance of illegal drugs in 2011, we found seven unregulated drugs advertised. This means that we have an obligation to continue strict surveillance of illegal drugs and to structure a system of temporary bans on illegal drugs.
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