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Methamphetamine

In Germany, students are turning to crystal meth to deal with stress

Global Scan

Crystal meth is highly addictive and highly destructive. Now, a new study shows that its use in Germany is rising — and not just for the euphoria the drug induces. Crystal meth is highly addictive and highly destructive. Now, a new study shows that its use in Germany is rising — and not just for the euphoria the drug induces.

Crystal methamphetamine

So when did North Korea become a player in the blue meth trade?

Conflict & Justice

North Koreans Substituting Crystal Meth for Medication

Conflict & Justice

Tennessee struggling with homemade meth problem

Global Politics

Why San Diego is the Biggest Entry Point for Mexican Meth

Arts, Culture & Media

‘Outlandish’ Stories from Mexico’s Drug War

Conflict & Justice

Patrick Radden Keefe of The New Yorker has been documenting the “most outlandish” stories from the Mexican drug war in a new article.

The World

Thai Authorities Alarmed By Drug Surge in Golden Triangle

Business, Economics and Jobs

There’s been a surge of drug trafficking in the Golden Triangle. Thai police say Burma’s political reforms may be indirectly resulting in increased trafficking in the border areas of Burma, Thailand and Laos.

Colombia’s Latest Tack Against Drug Production

Global Politics

Colombian authorities are trying to crack down on cocaine production by targeting some of the chemicals used in processing the drug. Trouble is, those chemicals also have legitimate uses. John Otis reports from Bogota, Colombia.

The World

Thailand’s second war on drugs

Orlando de Guzman reports from Bangkok that Thailand is launching a second ‘war on drugs;’ five years ago the country drew international condemnation when its first anti-drugs campaign resulted in the death of more than two-thousand people.