{"product_id":"drugs-in-afghanistan-opium-outlaws-and-scorpion-tales-9780745326177","title":"Drugs in Afghanistan: Opium, Outlaws and Scorpion Tales","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrugs in Afghanistan: Opium, Outlaws and Scorpion Tales\u003c\/strong\u003e by Macdonald, David. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780745326177.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghanistan is the worlds largest producer of opium and heroin. This book explores the devastating impact that the drugs trade has had on the Afghan people.\n\nAuthor 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 Afghanistans drug trade on neighbouring countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pluto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45254016073781,"sku":"ByrdShop_074532617X","price":28.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780745326177_55686bbe-04cc-4b00-8aef-ff044a172541.jpg?v=1779953630","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/drugs-in-afghanistan-opium-outlaws-and-scorpion-tales-9780745326177","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}