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"en.20010503.5.4-109"2
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"I do not support the legalisation of ecstasy, cannabis or other synthetic drugs such as LSD or amphetamines. The UN Convention against the illicit traffic of narcotic drugs prohibits the use, manufacture and distribution of ecstasy, LSD and amphetamines and this policy position must be fully upheld. The World Health Organisation has referred also many times to the unquantifiable damage that such drugs can do to the users. We cannot and must not support the creation of a drugs culture in our society by legally permitting the use of soft and synthetic drugs.
This is the overwhelming view of the vast majority of European Union Governments as well as being the strong opinion of the European Parliament. For example, some people seek to contend that the use of ecstasy should be deemed as being quite normal in society. I find this contention difficult to support, particularly in the light of the fact that there has already been a vast number of deaths, both in Ireland and across Europe from the use of ecstasy.
Let us be clear about one thing. The long-term effects of the use of ecstasy are still very much unknown. Ecstasy is a drug that certainly is a cause for depression but it may also cause memory impairment as well as other illnesses.
We cannot and must not support the creation of a drugs culture in our society by legally permitting the use of soft and synthetic drugs. While the European economy is performing strongly, we must equally ensure that key social problems such as drug abuse are combated in a structured and streamlined manner. That is why monies must always be put aside for the development of youth facilities in disadvantaged areas that suffer from drug abuse or which are likely to suffer from drug abuse in the future.
To combat drug abuse there must be a partnership approach put in place involving police authorities, social groups, voluntary organisations and local authorities. Continued publications outlining the damage that narcotic and synthetic drugs can do to users must also be welcomed."@en1
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