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Opiates in Asia – A Look at a Growing Problem
Figures released in the latest world drug report are showing an increased growth in the risks associated with Opiate use and the policing of these drugs, in particular in Asia. Figures from…October 25, 2018 -
Prescription Opioids now catching up with Synthetic Opioids in US epidemic
The opioid crisis continues to loom across all 52 US states, with prescription drugs becoming an increasing problem. The US consumes 80% of the world’s prescription opioids, according to Talbott Recovery. In 2016…October 22, 2018 -
South Korea’s Drug-Free Reputation is in Danger
South Korea’s reputation as a drug-free nation is in danger. The amount of ‘ordinary people’ using drugs has been rising steadily. In 2015, a record amount of 11,916 arrests were made in…October 16, 2018 -
A Snapshot of the Drug Problem in Germany
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) regularly produces reports detailing the current situation of drug use and drug-related deaths throughout European countries. Below is a quick overview of…October 11, 2018 -
How the opioid crisis has been destroying the US economy
From 2001 to 2017, the economic cost of the opioid crisis in the US was estimated to have exceeded $1 trillion, according to Altarum data. To put into perspective how the crisis…October 8, 2018 -
Increased Drug Use Throughout Australia
Drug use has been noted as on the rise in Australia according to an article published earlier in the year by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). The article references…October 3, 2018 -
UK Leads Europe in Drug Overdose and Heroin Addicts
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) has recently released the findings of their annual report that reviews and records drug data across the European continent. The published European…September 27, 2018 -
Southeast Asia’s Drug Networks
Southeast Asia’s economy is booming, increasing every year by 5%, and is expected to continue to grow due to an expanding consumer market, a young workforce and increasing regional cooperation. However, these are…September 21, 2018 -
Perth’s Silent Killer
PerthNow have released a report claiming that sleeping pills and anti-anxiety drugs have become the nation’s silent killer in Australia. With the number of people dying from prescription drugs having more than doubled…September 5, 2018 -
Prescription drugs are now the second most commonly abused substances in the US
According to the most recent American Addiction Center record, almost 80 percent of people have suffered from substance use disorder in the US. The most affected populations are young adults between age…September 4, 2018
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