The Shocking Faces of Meth Campaign – “A new anti-crystal meth campaign featuring the warped mugshots of alleged repeat users is scary, but is it effective at discouraging drug abuse? Not really, say researchers. The “Horrors of Methamphetamines,” launched by Rehabs.com, claims to show the physical self-destruction that the drug is capable of.”* Rehabs.com released a campaign showing mugshots with progressively worse faces of meth users to deter people from the drug. Apparently, it’s not working well. Why not? And would shocking pictures work for another kind of ad campaign? Ana Kasparian and John Iadarola (Host, TYT University) break it down. *Read more from Michael McLaughlin: www.huffingtonpost.com Support The Young Turks by Subscribing bit.ly Support The Young Turks by Shopping bit.ly Like Us on Facebook: www.fb.com Follow Us on Twitter: bit.ly Buy TYT Merch: theyoungturks.spreadshirt.com Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www.current.com
Two held in UAE's 'biggest drug bust of year'
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"After taking all the necessary procedures and in co-operation with both Dubai and Sharjah police, we arrested them and started inspecting their homes and cars," said Col Saeed Humaid Nasser, director general of the anti-narcotics department. Police … Read more on The National
Chinese woman held after major drugs bust in Thailand
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Acting on a tip off anti-drugs officers arrested Chinese national Xiangye Chen and two men from Thailand's remote, hilly northern border areas, on the outskirts of the Thai capital on Thursday. A search of a house rented by the trio uncovered 50 … Read more on Channel News Asia