最高法：一些医院、诊所、药店等成为麻精药品流出的一个渠道

Core Viewpoint - The rise of new psychoactive substances has surpassed traditional drugs, with some provinces reporting that new drug cases account for over half of all drug-related incidents. The involvement of minors in drug abuse is increasing, leading to a cycle of addiction and criminal activity [1][2]. Group 1: Current Drug Crime Trends - New psychoactive substances are becoming a significant issue, with a notable increase in cases involving medical narcotics and psychoactive drugs as substitutes for traditional drugs [2][3]. - In 2023-2025, courts are expected to adjudicate approximately 93,000 drug cases, with 133,000 defendants, of which 27,000 will receive prison sentences of five years or more, resulting in a heavy sentencing rate of 20% [2]. - The number of drug cases has significantly decreased, with a reported 23,732 cases concluded in 2025, marking an 82.93% decline from the peak in 2015 [1]. Group 2: Sources and Channels of Drug Distribution - Medical institutions, pharmacies, and clinics have become channels for the illegal distribution of narcotic drugs, with some medical professionals exploiting their positions for profit [3][4]. - The types of abused narcotic drugs are diverse but concentrated on specific substances such as etomidate, methadone, and synthetic cannabinoids [3]. Group 3: Legal and Regulatory Responses - The Supreme People's Court has issued guidelines to strengthen the judicial handling of cases involving narcotic drugs, particularly focusing on medical narcotics and psychoactive substances [3][5]. - Recent judicial recommendations have been made to the National Health Commission to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding narcotic drugs, addressing loopholes and weak points in current systems [5].