United States
While most victims are white, overdose deaths are rising faster among black people and Latino Americans.
by John Hendren
Africa
by Nicolas Haque
Human Rights
by Kate Mayberry
Opinion
by Claudia Stoicescu - Gideon Lasco
Asia
by Faisal Mahmud
Asia07 Feb 2019 00:56 GMT
After visit to the Philippines, president says he is committed to bringing back capital punishment for drug offenders.
Mexico05 Feb 2019 11:51 GMT
Government to create new forensic institute and dedicate $20m to identify Mexico's estimated 40,000 missing people.
Crime04 Feb 2019 15:39 GMT
After 200 hours of testimony over nearly three months, the Mexican drug lord faces the prospect of life behind bars.
Middle East28 Jan 2019 10:46 GMT
High levels of unemployment and poverty in Iraq lead to an alarming rise in heroin addiction.
Drugs14 Jan 2019 20:56 GMT
Opioid overdose has become the fifth most probable reason for preventable death, according to a new report.
Asia Pacific11 Jan 2019 07:22 GMT
Controversial president says his country's bishops are 'sons of b*****s' and 'most of them are gay'.
Myanmar11 Jan 2019 05:45 GMT
UN report shows less land being used to grow opium poppies, but conflicts hampering eradication programme.
Philippines04 Jan 2019 07:06 GMT
Ex-Parang town mayor accused of illegal drug trade fatally shot by police in alleged exchange of fire in Catobata City.
Philippines17 Dec 2018 06:50 GMT
Al Jazeera investigates what life is like inside one of the world's most congested jails.
101 East12 Dec 2018 09:39 GMT
How the war on drugs is pushing Filipino jails to breaking point as they operate at 600 percent their capacity.
Opinion05 Dec 2018 08:42 GMT
A landmark court ruling in the Philippines could be the beginning of a major pushback against police abuses.
by Richard Javad Heydarian
Colombia02 Dec 2018 11:16 GMT
On December 2, 1993, Pablo Escobar was killed, ending the life of one of the world's most notorious outlaws.
Philippines29 Nov 2018 04:50 GMT
Ruling is the first conviction for police killings in the Philippines drug crackdown that's claimed thousands of lives.
Malaysia29 Nov 2018 02:07 GMT
Campaign to legalise use of medical cannabis gathers momentum in the country known for draconian approach to drugs.
Drugs13 Nov 2018 14:11 GMT
Nearly two years after his extradition, the long-awaited trial of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman is set to begin in New York.
by Carli Pierson
by Alfiana Qisthi - Claudia Stoicescu