Bhutan is known for its extraordinary development policy enshrined in the principle of 'Gross National Happiness'. It limits tourist numbers to avoid negative impacts of mass tourism. In effect, two UNODC-supported rapid assessments conducted in 2005 and 2008 in Thimpu and Phuentsholing reveal drug use in Bhutan with prevalence rates being low.[Read More]
Maldives: Maldives marks first anniversary of its ever first Methadone clinic
'Methadone was my cure':UNODC with the Government of Maldives is helping increase the accessibility to health services for drug users through the Methadone Maintenance Treatment Programme. The methadone clinic marked its first anniversary. One of the drug users under this treatment, shares his experience.[Read More]
India: Smiles under the sun:rebuilding lives of drug users through community farming
SHARAN, a Delhi based non governmental organisation (NGO), started community farming as a means to strengthen the rehabilitation for drug users in India. It uses community farming as a way to engage drug users not only to rehabilitate them but also to ensure that their social, economic and health rights are also met.
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A new anti-human trafficking film by UNODC was recently featured at a European Union ministerial conference in Brussels, at Scotland Yard and at the Danish parliament.
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UNODC reveals devastating impact of Afghan opium through its recent publication.
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