Outcast: Egypt's Growing Addiction Problem

Outcast: Egypt's growing addiction problem
Ahmed*, 30, from the Nile Delta city of Mahalla, describes his painful addiction to Tramadol, a pharmaceutical painkiller which has, in recent years, become one of the most popular drugs among Egyptian addicts. The head of the rehabilitation centre … Read more on Ahram Online

President Confers First National Awards for Outstanding Services in the field …
The Minister said that a strong need has been felt to have a National Policy on Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (drugs) abuse and rehabilitation of its victims and was pleased to inform that Ministry of Finance has already brought out a National … Read more on India Education Diary

Drug Watch nets 12 in two hours
“Furthermore, Drug Watch seeks to connect those in need of help with the relevant organisations to move them towards rehabilitation and reintegration into society,” he said. … Sustainability of the initiative is the problem and the success of this … Read more on Independent Online