Violence Is Not the Solution

Violence is Not the Solution – Venta needed treatment for his drug problem. Instead, he was tortured. In all corners of the world, people who use drugs are forcibly detained in “rehabilitation” centers where they may be subjected to beatings, forced labor, medical experimentation, denial of basic health care (including evidence-based drug treatment), and other severe human rights violations. Like Venta, thousands of people throughout Southeast Asia are locked away in so-called drug rehabilitation centers where they are regularly beaten, abused, and denied access to medical care. The Campaign to Stop Torture in Health Care is working worldwide to put an end to human rights violations and abuses in health care settings. Join the campaign: www.stoptortureinhealthcare.org

Dhak associate Manny Hairan dead; Jujhar Khun-Khun wounded

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Some gang members have served as foot soldiers for drug trafficking organizations based in Mexico. At the first … They all think we are animals, but we have rights and we are taking a step, so they should take a step” by investing in rehabilitation …
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When love does not work

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Does your love enable them? Do you see that? We want to share with you a letter written by a person in a drug rehabilitation center. Writing about their addiction was part of their therapy, a way to help them understand the grip drugs have on their …
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Man, 24, testifies of childhood assaults by priest, teacher

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In their opening statements this week, defense attorneys portrayed Billy as opportunistic and drug-addled, saying he "never told the same story twice" and suggesting that recent sex-abuse scandals have left the church vulnerable to false accusers. They …
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