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].

Core Viewpoint - The Supreme People's Court of China is actively addressing the issue of new drug crimes in preparation for the upcoming National People's Congress, highlighting the importance of strict and fair judicial practices in combating drug-related offenses and ensuring public safety and welfare [1][4]. Group 1: Current Situation of New Drug Crimes - The number of drug cases in China has significantly decreased, with 23,732 drug cases concluded in 2025, marking an 82.93% decline from the peak in 2015 [4]. - New drug crimes are on the rise, with approximately 4,000 new drug cases concluded in 2023, and this number is expected to surge to about 14,000 in 2024, accounting for 39.1% of all drug cases [5]. - The structure of drug abuse is changing, with new drugs like etomidate surpassing traditional drugs like heroin in some provinces, indicating a shift in drug consumption patterns [5]. Group 2: Characteristics of New Drug Crimes - New drug cases are characterized by fluctuating growth and an increasing proportion of total drug cases, with new drugs becoming more prevalent as traditional drugs are effectively curtailed [5]. - The sources of involved substances are diverse, including smuggling from abroad and illegal production within the country, with medical institutions also being a source of abused drugs [6]. - New drugs often have strong concealment and disguise features, being sold in forms that resemble everyday products, which complicates enforcement efforts [6]. Group 3: Judicial Measures and Achievements - From 2023 to 2025, courts concluded 93,000 drug cases, with 133,000 defendants sentenced, including 27,000 receiving prison terms of five years or more, reflecting a strict approach to drug crime [10]. - The courts are implementing a dual approach of strict punishment and precise targeting, focusing on serious offenses such as trafficking and manufacturing new drugs [10]. - The Supreme People's Court has issued guidelines and case studies to enhance judicial responses to new drug crimes, ensuring consistent application of laws [12][13]. Group 4: Prevention and Governance - The courts are emphasizing a combination of punishment and prevention, issuing judicial recommendations to improve the regulation of medical drugs and enhance public awareness [14][15]. - Collaborative efforts with various departments are being strengthened to create a comprehensive governance model for drug-related issues, including initiatives to improve postal safety against drug trafficking [16].

Core Viewpoint - The rise of new drug abuse among minors, including middle school students, poses significant risks, leading to addiction and potential involvement in drug-related crimes [1][2]. Group 1: Characteristics of New Drug Abuse - Minors are particularly vulnerable to new types of drugs due to their immature judgment and strong curiosity, making them susceptible to misuse and manipulation [1]. - New drugs exhibit strong concealment and disguise characteristics, often being disguised as everyday items like chocolates, snacks, and beverages, complicating enforcement efforts [1]. Group 2: Specific Substances and Legal Response - The abuse of nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") and other unregulated addictive substances has increased significantly, with a notable proportion of users being minors [2]. - The legal system is adapting to address the challenges posed by unregulated substances, ensuring that even if substances are not classified as drugs, related criminal activities are prosecuted [2][3]. Group 3: Preventive Measures and Public Awareness - Courts are actively engaging in public legal education to raise awareness about the dangers of unregulated substances, particularly among youth [3]. - There is a push for regulatory bodies to assess and potentially classify substances like nitrous oxide to enhance control and prevention efforts [3].

他指出，最高法不断加大对走私、制造、大宗贩卖新型毒品等源头性犯罪，以及以未成年人为主要危害 对象和利用未成年人实施的新型毒品犯罪的惩处力度，该判处重刑乃至死刑的，坚决依法判处。对于利 用麻精药品实施强奸、抢劫等犯罪的，坚决依法从严惩处。同时，人民法院在审理新型毒品案件时，充 分考虑涉案毒品毒害性、纯度、滥用情况等，确保罪责刑相适应。(完) 2025年中国法院一审审结毒品案件量回落至2000年前水平 中新社北京2月2日电 (记者 李京泽)中国最高人民法院刑五庭副庭长刘为波2月2日在北京表示，2025年 全国法院一审审结毒品案件23732件，延续了自2015年以来的下降趋势，较2015年高峰时期(13.9万件)下 降82.93%，较2024年(3.6万件)下降33.82%，已回落至2000年之前的水平。 当日，最高人民法院召开新闻发布会，介绍近三年来人民法院依法惩治新型毒品犯罪工作情况。刘为波 说，近年来，传统毒品得到有效遏制，一些不法分子转而瞄向医疗用麻醉药品、精神药品和新精神活性 物质，作为传统毒品替代物滥用、贩卖，导致新型毒品案件数量总体呈增长趋势。 刘为波指出，当前一些医院、诊所、药店等成为麻精药品流出渠 ...

今天，最高人民法院召开新闻发布会，通报2023年以来人民法院依法惩治新型毒品犯罪主要举措和成 效。 2023年至2025年，全国法院一审审结毒品案件9.3万件，判决发生法律效力的被告人13.3万人，其中判处 五年有期徒刑以上刑罚2.7万人，重刑率达20%，高出同期全部刑事案件重刑率约13个百分点。 我国毒情向好态势持续巩固拓展，毒品案件数量大幅下降。2025年全国法院一审审结毒品案件23732 件，延续了自2015年以来的下降趋势，较2015年高峰时期（13.9万件）下降82.93%，较2024年（3.6万 件）下降33.82%，已回落至2000年之前的水平。 二是涉案物质来源多元、种类多样。涉案物质既有境外走私入境的，也有不法分子加工制作的，还有境 内医疗机构、药店、制药企业流出的医疗用麻精药品。因境内外麻精药品管制品种、程度存在差异，不 法分子与境外人员相勾结，从周边及欧洲国家走私三唑仑等麻精药品，以及含麻精药品成分的"减肥 药"的案件时有发生。当前一些医院、诊所、药店等成为麻精药品流出的一个渠道。个别医务人员、医 药从业者为牟取非法利益，利用工作之便向不法分子非法提供、贩卖麻精药品，个别患者及戒毒维持治 ...

访谈中，张建忠还介绍了一起备受社会关注的案件，重大犯罪检察厅支持湖北省检察院对历时10年、5 次审理的"绝命毒师"张某波等人制贩毒品案再审改判纠错，厘清了新型毒品中"毒"与"非毒"的界限，充 分彰显检察机关依法打击新型毒品犯罪的决心和能力。 此前报道 据新华社2025年1月23日消息，记者从国家禁毒办获悉，湖北省高级人民法院2024年12月作出再审判 决，以走私、贩卖、运输、制造毒品罪，改判杨朝辉无期徒刑、张正波有期徒刑15年，冯静、鲍俊喜维 持二审原判有期徒刑8年。 转自：扬子晚报 2月1日，最高检重大犯罪检察厅厅长张建忠做客最高检厅长访谈时，介绍了过去一年重大犯罪检察厅案 件办理和指导情况。 "2025年1至11月，我们对发案超过20年的重大犯罪案件，依法核准追诉264人。"张建忠介绍，重罪案件 往往侵害法益重大、社会重点关注、重刑比例高，直接严重影响人民群众的安全感。从当前犯罪态势变 化看，虽然近年来严重暴力犯罪数量占比持续下降，但犯罪形态、手段不断演变，信息化、隐蔽化、组 织性、跨地域性等特征凸显，仍需高度重视。 张建忠表示，2025年，重大犯罪检察厅坚持围绕中心、服务大局，从政治上着眼、在法治上着力 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the increasing sophistication of drug-related crimes, particularly the use of disguised drugs in the form of common food items targeting the youth demographic [1] Group 1: Drug Disguise Techniques - Criminals are disguising drugs as jelly, cookies, chocolates, and milk tea powder to facilitate covert distribution through social media and logistics [1] - These disguised drugs often contain synthetic cannabinoids and cathinones, which can lead to severe health issues including memory loss, agitation, organ damage, and long-term immune system deterioration [1] Group 2: Target Demographic and Risks - The youth population is particularly vulnerable, with statistics indicating that nearly half of minors exposed to drugs do so through "gifts" from friends [1] - There is a strong warning against accepting unknown gifts or food items, emphasizing the importance of rejecting products without proper labeling or unclear ingredients [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Supreme People's Procuratorate has highlighted the increasing trend of new drug-related crimes, particularly the abuse of medical narcotics, while traditional drug crimes are on the decline [1][2]. Group 1: Characteristics of Typical Cases - The typical cases released cover various new types of drug crimes, with a notable rise in cases involving the abuse of medical narcotics due to mismanagement by some medical professionals [1]. - New drugs are characterized by their diverse types and low production costs, with criminals increasingly using non-contact methods such as "internet + logistics + electronic payment" for transactions, making them more concealed and harmful [1]. Group 2: Legal Enforcement and Supervision - The prosecution has adopted a comprehensive approach to combat drug-related crimes, emphasizing the "dual investigation" mechanism to simultaneously address drug crimes and money laundering [2]. - The prosecution has improved its effectiveness by correcting errors in sentencing and ensuring that all related crimes are pursued through integrated legal supervision across various departments [2]. Group 3: Comprehensive Governance of Drug Issues - The prosecution has enhanced collaboration with law enforcement and judicial agencies to create a cooperative mechanism for handling drug cases, promoting consensus on drug control [3]. - The implementation of the "No. 7 Procuratorial Recommendation" aims to ensure strict compliance with regulations in logistics and delivery services, while also expanding drug prevention publicity efforts [3].

Core Viewpoint - The Supreme People's Court of China has reported significant progress in drug control efforts, highlighting a decrease in traditional drug crime cases while new types of drug crimes are on the rise, particularly among younger demographics [1][2][3] Summary by Sections Drug Crime Statistics - In 2024, the national courts concluded 35,859 drug crime cases, while from January to May 2025, 9,343 cases were concluded, representing a year-on-year decrease of 29.31% [1] - Over the past decade, the overall number of drug crime cases has shown a downward trend, indicating an improving drug situation [1] Judicial Actions and Sentencing - The courts have maintained a strict approach to punishing drug-related crimes, with 49,177 defendants sentenced in 2024, of which 8,332 received prison terms of five years or more, resulting in a heavy sentence rate of 16.94% [3] - In the first five months of 2025, 14,456 defendants were sentenced, with 2,821 receiving heavy sentences, leading to a heavy sentence rate of 19.51% [3] New Drug Crime Challenges - New types of drug crimes are increasingly problematic, particularly those targeting minors and involving the use of narcotics for committing other crimes [4][8] - The courts are focusing on precise punishment for new drug crimes and enhancing judicial guidance through case databases and legal resources [4] Comprehensive Drug Control Efforts - The courts are emphasizing a dual approach of punishment and governance, aiming to address the root causes of drug issues through legal education and judicial recommendations [5][6] - Various local courts are innovating methods to engage in drug governance, such as issuing "anti-drug awareness cards" to improve the ability of workers to resist drugs [5] Collaboration and Coordination - Courts are enhancing cooperation with law enforcement and health departments to address legal application and drug regulation issues [6] - Initiatives have been taken to establish long-term supervision and support mechanisms for drug users to reduce relapse rates [6] Impact of Typical Cases - The release of typical drug crime cases serves as a strong deterrent against drug offenses, with severe penalties for serious offenders [7] - The cases highlight the commitment to protecting minors and addressing systemic issues in drug regulation and healthcare [8][9] Success in Sichuan Province - Sichuan's Liangshan region has achieved notable success in drug control through a coordinated approach involving various government levels and a focus on both legal enforcement and community support [9]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the ongoing efforts and effectiveness of the Chinese judiciary in combating drug-related crimes, particularly focusing on new types of drug offenses and their rising prevalence among younger populations [1][2][3] - In 2024, Chinese courts concluded 35,859 drug crime cases, with a notable 29.31% year-on-year decrease in the first five months, indicating a long-term downward trend in drug crime cases over the past decade [1] - New types of drug crimes are increasingly surpassing traditional drug offenses, with a concerning trend of younger individuals being involved in these crimes, prompting the judiciary to take stringent measures against such offenses [1][2] Group 2 - The Supreme People's Court has released seven new drug-related cases to raise public awareness about the dangers of new types of drugs, particularly targeting youth education on the risks associated with substances disguised as harmless [2] - The judiciary is actively enhancing its judicial response to new drug crime situations, with drug crime cases constituting 7.46% of all criminal cases in the court's case database [2] - There is a commitment to strictly punish crimes that lead to the illegal distribution of medical narcotics while ensuring the protection of legitimate medical use, highlighting the need for accurate case classification and appropriate penalties [2] Group 3 - Future initiatives will focus on leveraging judicial resources to enhance public education about new drugs and their dangers, particularly aimed at improving youth awareness and prevention capabilities [3]