So we're the most spaced out then? Actually, the French smoke more cannabis but for most other drugs we lead Europe. More generally, this report from the UK Drug Policy Commission summarises research that will be familiar to those in the field or indeed anyone on nodding acquaintance with youth culture - cannabis is still the most commonly used illegal drug, there's less use of ecstasy than back in the days of rave culture, and speed and acid are now "minority tastes", certainly compared with binge drinking. Crack and cocaine are increasing causes for concern but heroin remains the most problematic drug.
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