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R. Čiužas stated that the availability of all medicines had decreased, but some, especially.
“When it comes to drug availability, I can say that there have been some changes in the market. According to our partners, the police department, availability itself has decreased. However, it is natural that the proportion of drugs has decreased even more significantly, as for cannabis itself. The borders of the countries were closed and there was no possibility of moving between them, “said the expert for a possible reason.
He said less alcohol was also purchased.
“However, alcohol sales, as I see from wholesaler sales, have declined for virtually all alcoholic beverages. Not as significant, but at least spirits, fermented beverages (sold less, aut.p.) beer remained at a similar level of sales, wine sold slightly more, “said R. Čiužas.
When evaluating this period and last year’s period from March 16 to May 1, it turned out that the total number of alcohol poisonings has been cut in half.
“And compared to the same period last year, poisoning from drugs and psychotropic substances can be said to have decreased by 25 percent,” said the department head.
According to him, opioid poisoning increased by a third and cannabis, for example, was cut in half.
“When evaluating trends, they are similar by gender. Of the 58 acute drug poisonings, 46 were in men and 12 in women. Compared to last year, 37 men and 4 women. The highest number of poisonings was recorded in Vilnius , about 12 “, – said R. Čiužas.
The head of the department also drew attention to the worrying trend of the experts: drug intoxication during the period mentioned this year, more people under the age of 15.
“And we had 7 of these cases this year, last year there were fewer,” he said.
“Another thing is alcohol poisoning, it has been cut in half. (…) The main source of alcohol poisoning is the capital and the municipality of Šiauliai. Compared to last year, this number is significantly lower” said the head of the department.
According to him, from March 16 to May 1, 304 alcohol poisonings were registered. 778 of these cases were recorded in the same period last year.
R. Čiužas considered that perhaps the decrease in the purchase of alcohol and tobacco products could be explained by financial arguments.
“The decrease in consumption can be based on an economic indicator. (…) A similar trend with tobacco products, affordability has decreased in terms of financial viability. I think that is one of the reasons,” said the head of the Department.
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