Scottish Government Working to Improve Drug Treatment and Reduce Crime
As more and more drug addicts are waiting for help to overcome their addiction, fears are growing among law-abiding citizens that crime will increase as addicts seek ways to fund their habit. This fear was expressed in a recent Scotsman News article as new Scottish statistics show nearly one in ten who are waiting for an assessment for drug treatment had to wait more than a year. For those...
Read MoreWest Africa Drug Problem Intensifying
Crime and health problems in already unstable states are increasing and drugs are to blame. A recent Reuters report highlighted that West Africans are consuming more of the drugs trafficked between South America and Europe. This region, an established transit point for Latin American cocaine to large Western markets, has become a drug processing site among rising addiction rates. Drug violence...
Read MoreMexico Cartels Taking Over Drug Rehab Centers
While Mexico’s powerful drug cartels generally drive drug addiction, it appears they want to be on the side of treatment as well. The Washington Post posted a report showing these violent criminals are running drug rehabilitation centers, focusing on turning recovering addicts into hit men and smugglers. According to the Post, these individuals are given an ultimatum: “Work for us or we’ll...
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