Nigeria
IDPs who fled attacks use drug imported illegally from India to cope with post-traumatic stress and challenges in camps.
by Philip Obaji Jr.
UpFront
101 East
Prescription drugs
China01 Apr 2019 07:48 GMT
Beijing will add fentanyl analogues to controlled-substance list in May after US pleas to crack down on the opioids.
Prescription drugs26 Mar 2019 22:22 GMT
Purdue Pharma LP has been accused of helping exacerbate the opioid abuse epidemic in the United States.
United States22 Mar 2019 13:21 GMT
While most victims are white, overdose deaths are rising faster among black people and Latino Americans.
Africa13 Mar 2019 11:41 GMT
Police in Guinea-Bissau has seized a consignment of nearly 800kg of cocaine that was destined for Mali.
Human Rights27 Feb 2019 01:29 GMT
Report warns that populist governments advocating use of death penalty may undermine global progress towards abolition.
Opinion23 Feb 2019 14:34 GMT
Data shows that brutal anti-drug policies have failed to curb drug trade and use across Asia.
by Claudia Stoicescu - Gideon Lasco
Asia16 Feb 2019 18:19 GMT
In 2018, Bangladesh launched a 'war on drugs' after the proliferation of illegal substances, mostly pills called 'yaba'.
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.
by Richard Javad Heydarian
by Carli Pierson
by Alfiana Qisthi - Claudia Stoicescu