This week we’ll let you know about the new drug that is terrorizing residents on the island of Madeira. O Donate to Whoever Hurts went to Funchal and saw up close what state these people are in after consuming.
Madeira is the region of the country with the highest traffic and consumption of synthetic drugs. This drug, Bloom, has devastating effects.
We were with João, a drug addict, who is in recovery and who told us his story.
We don’t need to go to dark alleys or dangerous gang zones, as shown in the movies, to meet a dealer. In Lisbon, in the middle of Pink Street, in Cais do Sodré, buying drugs is easier than it seems and often, even under the eyes of the police.
Let’s return to what is happening in Madeira. This is because residents, tourists and traders are terrified. They are afraid to walk in the streets and be attacked.
Many consumers end up becoming homeless. The support center in Funchal tries to help this population marked by drug use.
In recent years, Portugal has seen a growing use of nitrous oxide by young people, but in addition to the so-called laughing drug, there is also a new substance enticing teenagers.
