Europe 'struggling' to keep up with designer drug explosion
Europe is fighting a battle against dangerous designer drugs being created so fast and frequently that authorities are struggling to control them
(AFP) Europe is fighting a battle against dangerous designer drugs being created so fast and frequently that authorities are struggling to control them, EU agencies said in a report Tuesday.
Nearly 300 such drugs hit European markets between 2013 and 2015 alone, according to the report by the two agencies, which warned of a particular problem with synthetic cannabinoid products crafted to mimic the chemical make-up of cannabis.
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