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This title in other editionsDrugs in Afghanistan: Opium, Outlaws and Scorpion Talesby David Macdonald
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Afghanistan is the world's largest producer of opium and heroin. This book explores the devastating impact that the drugs trade has had on the Afghan people. Author David Macdonald has worked as a drugs advisor to the UN. Based on his extensive experience, this book breaks down the myths surrounding the cultivation and consumption of drugs, providing a detailed analysis of the history of drug use within the country. He examines the impact of over 25 years of continuous conflict, and shows how poverty and instability has led to an increase in drugs consumption. He also considers the recent rise in the use of pharmaceutical drugs, resulting in dangerous chemical cocktails and analyses the effect of Afghanistan's drug trade on neighbouring countries. Book News Annotation:A sociologist with over 20 years in drug control, Macdonald has worked with the United Nations and the Kabul government to reduce drug trafficking in Afghanistan since 1999. Here he writes for academics or development workers looking at the interface between Afghan history, politics, and drugs; and for general readers who are curious and concerned about fragmenting countries. Tourists and potential investors may also find helpful information. Distributed in the US by the University of Michigan Press. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Synopsis:Exposes the devastation that the heroin trade and drug addiction is causing within Afghanistan. Synopsis:Afghanistan is the world's largest producer of opium and heroin. This book explores the devastating impact that the drugs trade has had on the Afghan people. Author David Macdonald has worked as a drugs advisor to the UN. Based on his extensive experience, this book breaks down the myths surrounding the cultivation and consumption of drugs, providing a detailed analysis of the history of drug use within the country. He examines the impact of over 25 years of continuous conflict, and shows how poverty and instability has led to an increase in drugs consumption. He also considers the recent rise in the use of pharmaceutical drugs, resulting in dangerous chemical cocktails and analyses the effect of Afghanistan's drug trade on neighbouring countries. About the AuthorDavid Macdonald is a sociologist who has specialised in drug control for over 20 years. Since 1999 he worked as the demand reduction advisor for the UN drugs control programme in Afghanistan with UNODC and also with the Ministry of Counter Narcotics in Kabul. Table of ContentsMap List of abbreviations Glossary of terms Acknowledgements Prologue 1. Introduction 2. Scorpion tales 3. A nation in anguish 4. Opium cultivators 5. Heroin producers and traffickers 6. Outlaws and warlords 7. Drug use in Afghanistan's history 8. Neighbours and refugees 9. A tale of two opiums 10. Hashish and hakims 11. Pharmaceuticals and chemical cocktails 12. Masters of the universe: other drugs and future dimensions 13. Scorpion tails Postscript Notes Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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