This week the Global State of Harm Reduction report by Harm Reduction International cited South Africa as having become one of the world’s largest methamphetamine markets. (Photo by Thomas Banneyer/picture alliance via Getty Images)
The World Health Organisation recommended opioid substitution drug treatment but because of the cost this therapy is not offered in the public health service
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