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The Government maintains an efficient registry of drug
Using a computer and data gathered from both and enforcement agencies, the Government has
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abusers. treatment identified 37,000 heroin users in Hong Kong. statistic, the Government estimates an addict population of 50,000, a serious problem in a city of 5.5 million people. The Government offers three types of treatment programs, including mandatory treatment directed by the corrections department, methadone maintenance by the medical and health department, and inpatient treatment by the Society for the Aid and Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers (SARDA). In addition, there are numerous programs offered by private organizations.
The Government's educational program utilizes schools, television, radio, wallposters, and community programs. Schools offer educational programs concerning heroin abuse to children at all levels. Television carries a series of hard-hitting and effective public service announcements. The wallposters also offer a realistic portrayal of the dangers of narcotics use.
Statistical Tables
C. 1.
Year
1988
1987
1986
1985
1984
Refining (MT):
3.8
3.8
3.4
3.4
3.4
Seizures:
Opium (MT)
0.060
0.060
0.081
0.108
Heroin (MT)
*
0.550
0.500
0.563
0.290
0.056 1.3
Cocaine (MT)
0.0014
0.0014
0.0013
0.00014
0.0002
Marijuana (MT)
0.100
0.100
0.054
0.200
0.025
Hashish (MT)
0.025
0.025
0.039
0.075
0.055
Arrests:
12,500
12,300
12,300
12,000
11,200
Consumption:
Opium (MT)
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
Heroin (MT)
9
9
9
9
9
Marijuana (MT)
0.8
0.8
0.7
0.
6
0.5
Other drugs (MT)
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.075
Cocaine (MT)
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.04
Users:
Opium
Heroin
Cocaine
Cannabis
Marijuana
Other drugs
2,000
2,000
2,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
2,000 50,000
2,000 50,000
800
800
500
300
0
1,500
1,300
1,500
500
350
3,500
3,500
3,000
3,000
3,000
1,100
1,500
1,250
1,000
900
*Much of the heroin seized in Hong Kong is heroin base, which yields up to 7 times its weight in heroin no. 3 when converted.
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