Afghan women and children use palliative opium
Submitted by mej-juana on Thu, 17/12/2009 - 17:27
Women and children in rural areas of Afghanistan consume opium on a regular basis to cure their illnesses. The women say they believe opium has curative powers. The journalist however contests that they are oblivious of the real dangers connected to smoking opium.
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Гостевой пост.
Отличная статья, то что надо. Полностью с Вами соглашусь. Сожалею, что не могу сейчас поучаствовать в обсуждении. Очень мало информации. Но с удовольствием буду следить за этой темой.