Germany's Deadly Dance with Synthetic Opioids The latest figures from Germany paint a grim picture: the number of drug related deaths among young people has reached an alarming high, with a staggering 53% increase in fatalities among those under 30 since 2021.
Hendrik Streeck, Federal Drug Commissioner, expressed his shock at the rising number of young victims, citing psychological stress and crises as possible reasons for young people using drugs.
However, it's not just the numbers that are disturbing – it's the ease with which these substances are being distributed.