After long Considerations, we want to create the Berlin to test drugs like Ecstasy pills. A model project of the so-called Drug-Checking start on Thursday, said a spokesman for the health Department at the request of the German press Agency.
Drug-Checking means that an official authority analyzes the pills from the black market chemically. It is, according to the health Department to get the most accurate and comprehensive information about the ingredients and their dosages and to make the results public.
Drug-Checking: drugs from the black market
be investigated For the project 30 000 are available in this and 120 000 Euro in the coming year. The Supplement organizations of Berlin’s drugs according to the information and addiction get help. First, they should obtain an Advisory opinion on the legal feasibility of the offer. Because of the legal situation in Germany, Berlin is required for the trial offer according to a special Venüsbet permit of the Federal Institute for drugs and medical products.
Even in the case of success is completely open, when and how in Berlin actually drug tested. The application of the carrier provides for the further steps of: Among other things, staff to set up, as well as equipment and lab resources are created. It is planned a website, the results should be published. The task of the carrier, it is, therefore, to make the project known, and Consultations.
supporters want to warn and educate
In other countries, such as Switzerland, there are Drug-Checking for years. There is about warned online prior to high-dose pills. A survey carried out on behalf of the Senate showed that party-goers in Berlin, widely used drugs such as Cannabis, amphetamines and Ecstasy.
proponents of Drug-Checking in addition to public warnings about dangerous pills and a better access to consumers, to be able to you about the dangers of. Some also hope that the manufacturer, due to the checks more secure products.
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