Cannabis remains the most consumed illegal substance in France, experienced at least once in their life by four in 10 (42%) among 18-64 years in 2014, say the two organizations in a statement. One in ten were consumed in the year (11% against 8% in 2010). An increase seen in all age groups, but especially among women 18 to 40 years and men 18 to 55 years.
“Development of supply”
But the “use during the year peaked in the 18-25 years,” the statement said, with 34 % of males and 23% of young women (29% and 17% in 2010) This increase is in the context of “development of supply”, both of grass, thanks to home growing, as resin, including THC (the active substance produced) has risen sharply, analyzes the OFDT.
The consumption of stimulants, particularly in a festive context or work, is also rising, including ecstasy, either in tablet or powder form and crystal methamphetamine (MDMA). 4.3% of 18-64 have already experienced. The use in the year from 0.3% in 2010 to 0.9% in 2014. These are the 18-25 consume the most (3.8%), three times more than 26-34 years (1.3%).
5.6% of 18-64 year olds have tried cocaine
Regarding cocaine, 5, 6% of 18-64 years had experienced at least once in their life in 2014. They were only 1.2% in 1995. A little more than 1% of 18-64 years has also consumed in the year, against 0.9% in 2010. A greater use among 18-25 year olds (3.1%) and 26-34 years (2.2%), which then regressed significantly.
The survey also shows much lower experiments for heroin, hallucinogenic mushrooms or LSD. During the year, the consumption of these three products do not exceed 0.2% of the population.
The Barometer 2014 health, involving more than 15,000 people from 15 to 75 interviewed between December 2013 and May 2014 is conducted every 5 years.
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