Horrific things that are happening in the KOW, KR related PTSD in combination with meth?

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NeverNude wrote: ↑Sat Jun 02, 2018 11:37 am There's an awful lot of talk about meth on CEO. Why is that? Is it really common in Cambodia or something?
Its a major problem!

From 2005
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ ... popularity

From 2014
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/in-p ... eth-69103/

From 2015 Police seize 55 kilos in drug-smuggling bust
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ ... gling-bust

From 2016 Eight out of 10 Cambodian coach drivers high on meth, says police chief

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/dest ... ys-police/

From 2018 Drug busts on the rise in Cambodia
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50106553/d ... -cambodia/

Dismantling meth labs in Cambodia
http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/frontpage ... bodia.html

etc. etc.
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NeverNude wrote: ↑Sat Jun 02, 2018 11:37 am There's an awful lot of talk about meth on CEO. Why is that? Is it really common in Cambodia or something?
Nah it's not Cambodia, it's flooded the whole region. Endemic.
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Sexual violence has had a significant increase in recent years (particularly within families - incest) in neighboring Vietnam.... Can't blame that on KR.
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Artful Dodger wrote: ↑Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:59 am Sexual violence has had a significant increase in recent years (particularly within families - incest) in neighboring Vietnam.... Can't blame that on KR.
Is that from the WHO report? I vaguely remember seeing something but can't find it now
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that genius wrote: ↑Sun Jun 03, 2018 10:29 am
Artful Dodger wrote: ↑Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:59 am Sexual violence has had a significant increase in recent years (particularly within families - incest) in neighboring Vietnam.... Can't blame that on KR.
Is that from the WHO report? I vaguely remember seeing something but can't find it now
I read it in Vietnam media not long ago... I don't remember where the source was obtained.

I did however, do a quick google and found a few references....

http://vietnamnews.vn/society/381054/ch ... 1q0O3TU.97

https://www.unicef.org/vietnam/media_27110.html

http://dtinews.vn/en/news/017004/49926/ ... etnam.html
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siliconlife wrote: ↑Sun Jun 03, 2018 8:53 am
NeverNude wrote: ↑Sat Jun 02, 2018 11:37 am There's an awful lot of talk about meth on CEO. Why is that? Is it really common in Cambodia or something?
Nah it's not Cambodia, it's flooded the whole region. Endemic.
It was a big thing in Thailand long before it became a major issue here. I don't believe there has been any major increase in violence here. There has always been crazy violence here, it's just getting better coverage with the advent of new technology.

"The Gentle Land" chapter of this book is relevant: http://michaelvickery.org/vickery1999cambodia.pdf
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What does a baggie of meth sell for?

Loads of poor people wanting quick easy cash and /or a high, no surprise at all.
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