Interior Ministry reveals 4,023 individuals tested positive for drug use across Georgia in 2023

The majority of drug test takers - 3,278 individuals - were between the ages of 25 and 44, of which 2,393 men and 34 women had positive results. Photo: Interior Ministry

Agenda.ge, 25 Jan 2024 - 18:05, Tbilisi,Georgia

Interior Ministry statistics show 4,023 out of 5,492 individuals tested for drug use had  confirmed cases of use across Georgia over the past year, with the figures including 10 minors.

The Ministry said out of 5,338 men who underwent drug addiction tests 3,970 tested positive, while 53 out of 154 women had their addiction confirmed.

The body noted 10 out of 17 minors who underwent the tests also showed addiction.

The majority of drug test takers - 3,278 individuals - were between the ages of 25 and 44, of which 2,393 men and 34 women had positive results.

Among individuals aged over 60, 72 out of 155 tested positive for drug use.