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in 1977 and the number of male patients, who form the vast majority of addicts, under 19 volunteering for treatment had decreased from 12.5% in 1969 to 3.6% in 1977. In addition, only 2.5% of those
attending methadone detoxification or maintenance clinics at the
end of 1976 were under 21.
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6. As well as its internal efforts, in which the efforts of all
those involved, both Governmental and voluntary agencies, are co-ordinated, Hong Kong plays an active role in international efforts to stamp out drug abuse.
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