#drug abuse in egypt
A drug once confined to back alleys and whispered deals has thrust itself into the center of Egyptians’ lives. Known locally as shabu, methamphetamine is a synthetic stimulant that is cheap to make, easy to obtain, and devastating in impact. Often referred to as the “street drug,” shabu has taken root across Egyptian governorates where its trade flourishes despite repeated crackdowns. Nearly 6 percent of Egyptians between the ages of 15 and 64 report using narcotics, with a startling concentration…
