Jacqueline Havelka
1) Afghanistan
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2022.
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Afghanistan, a nation of extremes, is completely landlocked and very isolated. The country experiences extreme changes in landscape, extreme weather, and extreme wars. For centuries, Afghanistan has been of the utmost strategic importance in the region. It's no wonder given that six countries, including China and Iran, border Afghanistan. This ancient land was once part of the famed Silk Road trade route, and the Khyber Pass still plays a large socioeconomic...
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[2023]
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The abuse of illegal drugs (especially opioids) and prescription drugs is on the rise in many countries throughout the world. This abuse causes mental and physical illness and the loss of careers and connections with friends and family. Drug abusers can also end up in prison or even dead as a result of an overdose. It's estimated that more than 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses between May 2020 and April 2021. This was the highest number...