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Confiscated opium in Iran

Iran’s drug use doubles in six years

June 25, 2017Conflict

Opium remains the leading drug of choice, followed by marijuana and its derivatives. Iran’s meth use has reportedly gone down.

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There are close to 1,100 patients at Manila's Bicutan Rehabilitation Center, double its maximum capacity.

How to rehabilitate addicts in the Philippines’ vicious drug war?

April 10, 2017Justice

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