United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. (2003) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime ecstasy and amphetamines global survey 2003. Vienna: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
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The purpose of this global survey is to ascertain the size and nature of the amphetamine-type stimulant (ATS) threat so that society can overcome its problems. 40 million people are effected (1% of the world population) by ATS, with ATS production estimated at over 500 tons per year. ATS are the most often seized drugs after cannabis. The global business of ATS is valued at about $65 billion. In terms of annual prevalence, Ireland is listed as the 4th highest abusers of amphetamines globally, with 2.6% of the population listed as using the drug. Only Thailand (5.6%), Australia (3.4) and the Philippines (2.8%) abuse more. Ireland is listed as the second highest for ecstasy use globally (2.4% of the population) after Australia (2.9%).
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