Shared in the documentary 'Ayık Yaşamlar': Terrifying data on drug addiction in Turkey!
Striking data regarding drug addiction in Turkey has been featured in the documentary titled 'Ayık Yaşamlar' (Sober Lives), produced by journalist and author Hande Karacasu.
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The 10-part documentary titled 'Ayık Yaşamlar', which reveals drug trafficking and addiction in Turkey through data, is preparing to meet its audience.
In the documentary, produced by journalist and author Hande Karacasu, the entry of drugs into the country and their effects on society were examined.
The documentary, which emphasizes that drug addiction has become a threat to society, also includes expert opinions.
The data shared in the first episode of the documentary reveals the scale of the problem:
THE AGE OF ADDICTION IS DROPPING
In Turkey, one-third of addicts are introduced to drugs at the age of 13, and three-quarters are introduced before they reach the age of 18.
NEED FOR WIDESPREAD TREATMENT
In 2023, 365 thousand people received drug treatment; this number does not include those receiving treatment through alternative methods.
TURKEY IS A KEY COUNTRY ON THE BALKAN ROUTE
Turkey has moved beyond being a transit country on the drug route extending to Europe and has become a target country. Synthetic drugs, especially methamphetamine, are on the rise in the country.
HIGH SEIZURE RATES
In 2023, Turkey accounted for 81% of the methamphetamine, half of the cannabis, and 31.8% of the heroin seized in Europe.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND DRUGS
Drugs are sold on social media under names and codes such as "sleep cake." They are becoming easily accessible through groups.