The Wild Shrub At The Root Of The Afghan Meth Epidemic
For Afghan meth makers, the wild ephedra bush has been a game-changer, breathing life into a new, troubling industry.
For Afghan meth makers, the wild ephedra bush has been a game-changer, breathing life into a new, troubling industry.
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