Legal drugs cause much more harm than illegal ones

Alcohol and tobacco with the greatest damage potential
In its latest yearbook, the German Center for Addiction Issues (DHS) points out that the legal drugs alcohol and tobacco cause socially much more damage than illegal substances. Although the number of deaths from illicit drugs has risen again in the last year, alcohol and tobacco continue to be the biggest threat. "It is often overlooked that more than 100 times as many people die from alcohol and tobacco use than from illegal drugs," according to the DHS. In addition, the problems with Crystal Meth in bordering countries with the Czech Republic would be present at the moment.

Overall, according to the DHS release, 1,032 drug deaths were counted in 2014, an average of three per day. However, this does not take into account the 100,000 to 120,000 deaths (around 300 per day) as a result of smoking and the 74,000 deaths (200 per day) due to alcohol or the combined consumption of alcohol and tobacco. Furthermore, alcohol and tobacco remain "the drugs with the greatest damage potential," reports the DHS.

Alcohol consumption at a consistently high level
Consumption of alcohol in Germany, according to the DHS with nearly 10 liters of pure alcohol per capita remains "unchanged at a very high level." However, wine has apparently risen in favor of consumers, while beer has lost popularity. But still more than half of the total consumption takes the form of beer. About a quarter make the wine. Around ten million people in Germany consume alcohol in a risky manner, which amounts to more than 12 grams a day for women and more than 24 grams a day for men. According to projections, just under 3.4 million adults in Germany were affected by alcohol-related disorders in the last 12 months.

Legal drugs claim nearly 200,000 deaths each year

Every German smokes an average of 1,000 cigarettes a year
Regarding tobacco consumption, DHS reports that every German consumes an average of more than 1,000 cigarettes a year. Thus, the consumption of tobacco remains at alarmingly high levels. Alone in 2014, nearly 80 billion ready-made cigarettes were smoked. In addition, there are nearly 40 billion self-rolled cigarettes. The figures "suggest that Germany needs an effective prevention law in which alcohol and tobacco prevention is a top priority"; so the message of the DHS. However, this is not apparent in the current bill. Successful addiction prevention must consider both the individual and their living conditions. A prevention law from a cast is required here. (Fp) Proof: Clicker