Substantial drop in codeine misuse after upscheduling
The figures come amid reports of reduced harms since legislation changes
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Recreational use of low-dose codeine has plummeted among people regularly injecting illicit drugs following the ban of OTC sales, says a national report.
New figures from the Illicit Drug Reporting System showed 14% had used low-dose codeine for non-pain purposes in 2017.