American: The Bill Hicks Story

American: The Bill Hicks Story – Legendary Texan outlaw comic Bill Hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. A true product of the American dream, his rebellious and exhilarating comedy left no stone unturned and his profound observations on American life were a life changing experience for many who saw him. The story of a son, a brother and a friend, this funny and critically acclaimed film is told ‘in the round’ by the family and peers who knew Hicks best. With captivating phot.

Myanmar border the front line in China's drug fight
The United Nations says China alone accounts for half of the region's seizures. Methamphetamine users in China are usually below the age of 35. Mr Yin* lives in a tent by a construction site on the edge of Ruili. The 40-year-old has been a drug addict …
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Growing crystal meth use blurs Afghanistan's future
“If this country gets addicted to meth, there will be a big problem,” Bottomley said. Afghanistan is the world's top producer of opium, from which heroin is made and which helps fund the Taliban's insurgency, and is heading for a near-record this year …
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Northland drug importer hopes to avoid jail
Northland mother Victoria Louise Carson, 30, pleaded guilty at the High Court at Auckland today to offering to supply methamphetamine and importing gamma-hyroxybutric acid – known as GHB or fantasy. Her lawyer Jon Wiles asked for a home detention …
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