Drugs News

Afghanistan21 Jul 2019 10:47 GMT

Users describe why they are increasingly addicted to so-called tablet k pills, a drug that officials know little about.

Kashmir18 Jul 2019 11:03 GMT

Boys and young men are turning to hard drugs such as heroin, as efforts to raid poppy fields do little to stem crisis.

United States17 Jul 2019 14:49 GMT

The notorious drug cartel boss was found guilty on multiple conspiracy counts in an epic drug-trafficking case.

Philippines17 Jul 2019 05:43 GMT

UN to investigate alleged human rights abuses, extrajudicial killings in anti-drug campaign.

AJ Impact11 Jul 2019 20:24 GMT

Settlement is the largest by any company related to the United States opioid epidemic.

Philippines05 Jul 2019 12:54 GMT

Activists back call for UN action, saying 27,000 people have been killed in Duterte's campaign against narcotics.

Sri Lanka01 Jul 2019 11:00 GMT

Maithripala Sirisena says he has signed death warrants for drug offenders but gives no date for executions.

Health28 Jun 2019 06:35 GMT

Malaysia has some of the world's most punitive drug policies, but the new government is reviewing the approach.

Drugs26 Jun 2019 10:20 GMT

UN's drug agency says 30 percent more people used drugs in 2017 than in 2009.

AJ Impact25 Jun 2019 23:14 GMT

New law seeks to curb underage use of the popular cigarette alternative.

Crime25 Jun 2019 11:15 GMT

Morabito - dubbed 'the king of cocaine' - was one of Italy's most-wanted men and had been on the run for 23 years.

US & Canada19 Jun 2019 08:26 GMT

Authorities in Philadelphia arrest two in one of the largest drug busts in US history, Justice Department says.

Philippines07 Jun 2019 11:36 GMT

President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody war on drugs has seen thousands of alleged dealers killed by police.