If only more countries would take this approach with convicted drug dealers. Drud dealing is harmful and illegal and no one should find excuses for them.

Many here have expressed concern about growing cocaine use, particularly in western Europe, where demand was reaching alarming levels.

Too many professional, educated people use cocaine, often denying their addiction, and drug abuse by celebrities is often presented uncritically by the media leaving young people confused and vulnerable.

Drug deaths in Europe are at their highest ever.

I repeat, I admire China for what they did.