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very encouraging factor is the reduction in the proportion of people under 21 among those being treated from 25% in 1969 to 5.3% in 1977.
4. The Hong Kong Government also play an active role in international efforts to stamp out drug abuse.
5. No request has been made to the UK for assistance in their various programmes. The Hong Kong Government have however sought assistance from the United States in the development of their new computerised register and in setting up an experi- mental out-patients clinic using acupuncture in the treatment of addicts.