Drug Abuse Rising in Myanmar

Drug abuse rising in Myanmar – A region that is notorious for its international drug trade, Myanmar’s Golden Triangle has developed a drug problem in its backyard as well. Although the government keeps a tight lid on drug abuse and HIV infection statistics, experts say that up to half of the young people in the area are battling drug addiction. The name of Al Jazeera’s correspondent has been withheld to secure her safety as international journalists are banned from reporting from inside Myanmar.

Honoring Drug War Dead, and Spurring a Debate

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CMPD: Crime rises 2.8 percent in 2012

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County releases 2012 crime statistics

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A drug problem that the sheriff's office continues to see escalate is the abuse of prescription drugs. Theft of property has slightly increased, which Whitworth said is often related to drugs. The theft of metal, including copper, has seen a decrease …
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Is the war really on drugs? Black prisoners beg to differ

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