Introduction
In Bangladesh, drug addiction has ceased to be only a law enforcement problem. It has become a serious social and psychological disaster. Its principal victims are the most promising population of the country: the youth. A...
This paper examines how heroin trafficking routes from Afghanistan into Europe have evolved following the Taliban's return to power in 2021. It explores the changing dynamics of the northern and southern trafficking routes, highlighting how...
This threat assessment examines the potential risks posed by highly potent synthetic opioids (HPSOs) in Europe over the next two years. Drawing on early warning data, forensic and clinical evidence, and expert input, the report explores how...
This report examines how the rapid growth of synthetic drug markets is transforming the global drug landscape and challenging traditional approaches to drug control. Unlike plant-based drugs such as cocaine and heroin, synthetic drugs can...
Introduction
In Bangladesh, drug addiction has ceased to be only a law enforcement problem. It has become a serious social and psychological disaster. Its principal victims are the most promising population of the country: the youth. A...
I had the chance to review a compelling research presentation hosted by the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP), which revealed significant data from a large-scale study on methamphetamine (‘Crystal Meth/Ice’) use...
Although the public health theme often dominates conversations on Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Bangladesh, an important and strongly gendered factor is dangerously obscured: female substance use. What was once a hushed family secret...
This chapter reviews the evidence on the relationship between religion, crime, and the criminal justice system. It highlights a growing body of research showing a consistent inverse association between religiosity and criminal behaviour...
This systematic review examines the association between religiosity, spirituality, and cocaine use by analysing findings from 20 observational studies involving adults and adolescents. Most studies found that higher levels of religiosity...
