Effective Implementation of the OPSC 2010, para. 94
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Around the world, adolescent substance abuse is a growing and alarming phenomenon. The rising - and disturbing - number of adolescents addicted to all types of drugs (including solvents, psychotropic substances, cannabis, heroin, cocaine, crack, Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or ecstasy)) and/or to alcohol, forces a large number of them to turn to prostitution to obtain the money to supply their habits.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography and other child sexual abuse material