Motion graphic: Why gender matters in drug addiction

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In Europe, around 37 million women have used an illicit drug at least once in their lifetime. Around 100 000 enter drug treatment every year and nearly 2 000 die from drug overdose. Over the last decade, the gender gap has been narrowing among young school students who use drugs.

Read more: http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/topics/women

Music: Akcija, Plunge Remix 320; Leadgem, Chillpi­l (Creative Commons License)

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