Good and Bad News on Drug Use in America
Although the rate of marijuana use rose in almost every age group, and was up from 5.8% of all Americans in 2007 to 7.3% in 2012, use of this substance dropped slightly for those aged 12 to 17 years. However, use of heroin by all individuals older than …
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Increased Rate of Drug Abuse Linked to West Africa
A UN report has shown that East Africans consume two-and-half tonnes of heroin worth Sh13.9 billion annually. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime report titled 'Transnational Organised Crime in East Africa: A Threat Assessment' says the heroin …
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