The Local Switzerland

Report: drink and drugs policy neglected by Swiss politicians

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 12:43:30 +0100

The government is not doing enough to tackle addiction in Switzerland because economic interests take priority, according to a new report.

Neuchâtel dubbed Swiss ‘crystal meth capital’

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:32:59 +0200

Police in the western canton of Neuchâtel are reporting a worrying rise in use of the illicit drug crystal meth.

Dozens of Swiss farmers eager to grow cannabis

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 14:17:00 +0200

Some farmers in Switzerland would jump at the chance to grow cannabis should the drug be legalized in Switzerland, the Schweiz am Sonntag newspaper has reported.

Bern pharmacies gear up for pot pilot project

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 14:52:22 +0100

Cannabis could go on sale in selected pharmacies in the Swiss capital after the city authorities gave the green light to a pilot project by Bern University.

Drugs at work: 'I've never seen a clean trader'

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:23:00 +0200

More and more Swiss workers are resorting to drugs to improve their performance, according to a new study.