Hungary's government launches war on drugs
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Hungary already had one of the strictest drug laws in the EU, but now penalties are being further increased. While many people support the tougher regulations, research suggests that law enforcement alone is not enough to solve the problem.

Author: Magyar Ádám
Published on: 10/04/2025 | 00:00:00

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A significant majority of Hungarians support the tightening of drug laws, according to a recent Europion survey. Only 12% oppose the changes, while two-thirds clearly back the government’s new package, which increases penalties and limits access to diversion programs. Drogriporter founder Péter Sárosi: “There are effective prevention programmes, it makes sense to invest in treatment for people struggling with drug addiction, there is no support” Many people are afraid of dealers Others admit that there are still dealers in Tarnazsadány. Some dealers are arrested and sent to jail, but new ones quickly step in to replace them. The problem of drug addicts living in extreme poverty can only be tackled by comprehensive programme. Expert: There should also be more young people who can spend their free time in a structured and meaningful way. In recent days, we have repeatedly contacted the government commissioner for drugs, László Horváth, to ask whether the government plans to address the social situation that leads to drug use.

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