drug abuse

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.

The number of daily opioid overdoses in South Florida is overwhelming police

April 20, 2017Lifestyle

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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