The appointment is always there at noon. Everyday at the same time people coming from all different directions walk fast to the entrance of the historical building of the University of Athens.
Of course they are not standing on line in order to attend some scientific presentation or academic event .
The University was built in mid-1800s and stands right in the heart of the city. Actually,it constitutes one of three parts in an "architectural trilogy" consisting by the National Library and the Academy.
Nonetheless, since last year it has turned into the everyday meeting point of drug dealers and junkies.
The drug trade takes place just in front of the eyes of people passing by.
After the deal is done, some just can't wait. They go get fixed right away, hiding behind bushes while others don't even care to hide.
According to the latest research, in 2010, 40.000 people used toxic substances in Greece. More than half of them used heroin. Today, although there are not official numbers yet, it is estimated that drug addicts have increased dramatically. During the last couple of years, 39 new synthetic drugs hit the market. By now, 7 in 10 drug addicts use crystal. At the same time, due to the insufficient policy implemented, the percentage of HIV-positive people among intravenous drug users raised by 1500%.
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