Global Perspective on Alcohol & Other Drugs

Flashcards reviewing key vocabulary terms related to alcohol and drug issues in Vietnam, China, France, Morocco, and Palestine.

Vietnam

Southeast Asian country shaped like the letter 'S' with a population of approximately 100 million.

Ha Noi

Capital city of Vietnam.

Bia Hoi

Cheap draft lager beer in Vietnam, typically with 3% to 4% alcohol content.

Happy water, laughing gas and paper squares

Dominant recreational drugs in Vietnam, often found laced in common food/beverages at bars and schools.

Văn Minh(Being civilised)

Ethical and moral counter against “social evils” in Vietnamese government protocols.

Beijing

Capital city of China.

People’s Republic of China

Most populous country in the world with approximately 1.4 billion people.

Methamphetamine (Ice)

Illegal stimulant widely abused in China.

Heroin

Common illegal drug in China, though its use has decreased due to aggressive crackdowns.

Ecstasy

Illegal drug in China, often abused in nightclubs and music festivals.

Morally and socially deviant

View of drug users in China, which discourages individuals from seeking help voluntarily.

Paris

Capital city of France.

E. Macron

Current president of France.

Place nette

Operation to fight against drug trafficking in France.

Rabat

Capital city of Morocco.

Casablanca

Largest city in Morocco.

Morocco (Political Status)

Constitutional monarchy with King Mohammed VI.

Morocco

One of the world's largest producers of cannabis (hashish).

East Jerusalem

Capital city of Palestine.

Hashish (cannabis resin), synthetic drugs, and tramadol (a prescription opioid used illicitly)

Most commonly abused illegal drugs in Palestine.

The Palestinian Authority (PA)

Enforces strict anti-drug laws in Palestine, with harsh penalties for drug possession, trafficking, and use.