While those doing secret trade in the fight against drugs are being monitored one by one, some dealers are sharing ads on Instagram as if nothing is happening.
Although access to everything has become easier thanks to the internet in our current era, this situation also brought its disadvantages. One of these disadvantages is especially Instagram – as long as it is well hidden – on social media channels such as illegal or selling products that are not suitable for young people.
Although it is known that such events occur in media such as Telegram, Instagram, is known for not allowing such content. At least openly marijuana That’s what most people thought before an ad for sale popped up on our feed. It is also quite interesting that a product that is already illegal can be advertised so easily.
Advertisements appear even to those who are not looking for them, directing them to drugs with “one click”…
The real problem is that this product is not available in our country. although it is forbidden Accounts that can deliver drugs even to high school children with a few messages can advertise effortlessly. It is also stated that once the order is placed, “conveniences” such as same-day delivery by courier or dropping off at the desired location are also provided.
Although it is legal in some parts of the world, marijuana and its derivatives can cause serious health problems and It is known to be addictive. At the end of the day marijuana is a drug It is accepted as such and it should not be possible to advertise this easily with a wide range of products.
“Our Product Range is WideThe phrase “does not come to mind well at all.” So, although it can be predicted what different products are, it is difficult to make a positive prediction. Because young people who saw this advertisement but were afraid of the events on the street sent a few messages before seeing the seller in question. can obtain drugs. This may cause even young people who are never looking for drugs to suddenly access drugs…
Under normal circumstances, even alcohol advertising cannot be given.
Regulation on Procedures and Principles Regarding the Sale and Presentation of Tobacco Products and Alcoholic Beverages Art.20/1, “of alcoholic beverages advertising and promotion to consumers in any form can’t be done.” He puts an end to this. While this is the case for alcohol, we need to be even stricter about drugs.
“It can be said that the 15-24 age group is the most risky group in terms of the age of starting to use drugs.”
Narcologist 2023 Profile Analysis, will make the seriousness of the situation even clearer. The report in question includes the following statements:
“drugs in 2022 The average starting age is 21.99. The median and most frequently recurring age is 20. According to the Substance Use Prevalence Survey in the General Population conducted in 2018, the average age of starting to use drugs is 19.5. The rate of people starting to use drugs in this age group will increase in 2022 69.6% measured as (73.7% in 2021). Rates in age groups over 25 in 2022 There is an increase. This is thought to be caused by methamphetamine use.”
“When we look at the first substance tried, cannabis is at the forefront in Turkey as it is in the world.”
| First Drug He Tried | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Marijuana | 72.4 | 73.7 |
| methamphetamine | 13.2 | 8.1 |
| Heroin | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Synthetic Pharma | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| Synthetic Cannabinoid (Bonzai) | 3.5 | 7.7 |
| ecstasy | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Captagon | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Cocaine | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Opium Gum | 0.1 | 0.1 |
“72.4% of the sample used substances Started with the article “marijuana”. Compared to last year, an increase was observed in methamphetamine and synthetic pharmaceuticals in terms of the first substance tried.”
““Cannabis ranks first on the list of drugs currently used (49.2%).”
| Drugs Currently Used | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Marijuana | 49.2 | 42.7 |
| methamphetamine | 24.9 | 18.7 |
| Heroin | 7.3 | 9.1 |
| Synthetic Pharma | 6.8 | 7.8 |
| Synthetic Cannabinoid (Bonzai) | 5.9 | 5.7 |
| ecstasy | 4.3 | 13.9 |
| Captagon | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| Cocaine | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Opium Gum | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Marijuana is followed by methamphetamine with 24.9%, heroin with 6.8%, synthetic pharmaceuticals with 5.9% and bonzai with 4.3%.”
“People whose first substance they tried was marijuana Shift to harder drugs is common It can be said.”
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Such accounts can continue their activities in the depths of channels such as Telegram. They are also constantly followed. However, the fact that such an advertisement can be easily placed on an open medium like Instagram inevitably makes people think. Moreover, the complaint we filed against this ad received a response from Instagram saying “We have determined that it is not against our Community Guidelines.” This reveals the seriousness of the situation.
At this point, perhaps the authorities need to make more serious regulations regarding social media advertising in Turkey…