Zanzibar Plagued by Growing Heroin Addiction

Zanzibar plagued by growing heroin addiction – There are an estimated 9000 heroin addicts on the small East African island of Zanzibar – one of the highest rates of usage in the world. Zanzibar’s container port is along several key shipping routes that ferry the drug from Asia to big markets in the US and Europe. And residents say it is relatively easy to smuggle heroin on and off the island. Although the drug is illegal in Zanzibar, it is almost impossible for the authorities to know what goods are coming or going. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from Stonetown.

AFL players turning to private rehabilitation clinics for drug abuse treatment

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Two Melbourne clinics are known to have treated footballers battling addiction. One clinic is popular with the wealthy and showbiz personalities. The clinics declined to comment when contacted by the Herald Sun. Does the AFL do enough to combat drug …
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'Faustus' aims to help youngsters resist drugs

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The Paper Windmill Theatre Troupe is planning a series of stage performances called the “Save Faustus” program to help youngsters understand the perils of drug abuse. The troupe plans to stage a three-act drama tentatively titled Young Faustus at 932 …
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