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Activities by an organized crime group involving the illegal entry, transit or residence of migrants for a financial or material benefit. The production, transport, storage and sale of goods that are fraudulently mislabeled or fraudulent imitations of registered brands. The illicit transport, handling and sale of excise consumer goods despite a ban or outside a legal market. Excludes oil and counterfeits. The illicit trade and possession of species covered by CITES convention, and other species protected under national law. The poaching, illicit trade in and possession of species covered by CITES and other species protected by national law. Includes IUU fishing. The illicit extraction, smuggling, mingling, bunkering or mining of natural resources and the illicit trade of such commodities. The production, distribution and sale of heroin. Consumption of the drug is considered in determining the reach of the criminal market. The production, distribution and sale of cocaine and its derivatives. Consumption is considered in determining the reach of the market. The illicit cultivation, distribution and sale of cannabis oil, resin, herb or leaves. Consumption is used to determine the market's reach. The production, distribution and sale of synthetic drugs. Organized crime that results in a monetary loss via financial fraud, embezzlement, misuse of funds, tax evasion and abusive tax avoidance. Clearly defined organized crime groups that usually have a known name, defined leadership, territorial control and identifiable membership. Loose networks of criminal associates engaging in criminal activities who fail to meet the defining characteristics of mafia-style groups. Includes foreign nationals and diaspora groups. The State's role in responding to organized crime and its effectiveness. The degree to which states have put oversight mechanisms in place to ensure against state collusion in illicit activities. A country's supranational structures and processes of interaction, policy making and concrete implementation to respond to organized crime. The degree to which states are able to control their physical and cyber territory and infrastructure against organized criminal activities. Assistance provided to victims of various forms of organized crime, including initiatives such as witness protection programs. Refers to the existence of strategies, measures, resource allocation, programmes and processes that are aimed to inhibit organized crime. Jordan serves as a source, transit and destination country for human trafficking. Although tighter border controls introduced during the COVID pandemic initially reduced cross-border human trafficking, the country's ongoing economic challenges have made people more susceptible to trafficking. Among the most vulnerable populations are those from Syria, Egypt, Iraq and the Palestinian territories. The garment industry commonly exploits workers from Southeast Asia and East Africa, while children in refugee camps are at risk of being recruited for illicit activities or by militias. Organ trafficking, with kidneys being the most sought-after organs, has also emerged as a significant issue in recent years. The profits generated from human trafficking are often laundered through legitimate business ventures such as real estate. The Kafala system, which legally binds migrant workers to their employers, is highly criticized for increasing the risk of abuse and exploitation. Jordan primarily serves as a point of origin and destination for human smuggling. The Kafala system has also been blamed for driving the human smuggling market, with many foreign workers, primarily Bengalis and Egyptians, living in Jordan. The deterioration of the security situation in Syria has led to the proliferation of human smuggling networks across the border from Jordan, which are effectively monopolized by tribal groups. Smuggling activity across the Jordanian-Syrian border has increased since the government changed its rules of military engagement along the border in The EU remains a common destination for irregular migrants from Jordan, and smugglers exploit social media to lure people seeking to migrate to Europe, providing them with fake identification papers and smuggling them through transit countries into the continent. Incidents of extortion and protection racketeering in Jordan appear to be spreading, especially in the impoverished areas of east Amman and Zarqa, with authorities regularly reporting crackdowns on the groups responsible for these crimes. Jordan's illegal arms trade is relatively small compared to that of its neighbouring countries. The decrease in weapons smuggling across Jordan's borders can be attributed to the overall reduction of instability in the region over the past few years, including the collapse of the Islamic State and the recapture of southern Syria by government forces. However, there has recently been an increase in arms smuggling activity between Jordan and Israel, particularly in the north-west region along their shared border. Cross-border arms trafficking networks in Jordan operate covertly, using the many desert routes controlled by groups with tribal and nomadic backgrounds. Such groups typically conduct two-way trafficking of arms through the country's deserts and over the border, and some have links to terrorist organizations and regime forces in neighbouring countries. The illicit influx of arms from Syria tends to overlap with drug trafficking networks. Moreover, the normalization of arms possession within Jordan has led to high domestic demand for weapons, with the remaining arms typically destined for buyers in the Palestinian territories. Around half of the total profits from foreign criminal actors that supply arms and ammunition benefit local Jordanian tribes and other groups, with the rest going to the suppliers. Jordan's position as a regional trade hub has made it an attractive destination for criminals to trade counterfeit goods, with the port of Aqaba serving as a gateway for such products. Jordanian authorities have identified several fake websites and social media pages that are being used by criminals to defraud people by selling them counterfeit and fake gold and other precious jewellery. The country has also been identified as a source country for fraudulent food products in the region. Illicit market for excisable goods is mainly limited to tobacco products. This is a significant market in Jordan, with criminal groups involved in distributing counterfeit variants which pose increased health risks to consumers. The absence of other markets is largely due to the country's low customs taxes, which offer little incentive for criminal groups to flood the black market with a variety of excisable goods. Jordan's market for flora crimes is relatively small. The forests of Jerash and Ajloun are among the most frequently targeted areas due to their high concentration of trees. Wildfires are often set to destroy parts of the forest, to facilitate illegal logging. Several plant species, such as tulips, daffodils, lupins and cyclamens are illegally collected for medicinal purposes; their survival is now under threat. Jordan serves as a transit and, to a lesser extent, source country for the illicit trade in wildlife, largely due to its geostrategic location between the Gulf, Africa and Europe. Longstanding conflicts in neighbouring countries like Syria and the Gaza Strip have significantly impacted natural habitats and created a market for smuggling wildlife species into Jordan. Illegal hunting has led to the rapid decline of several species, including roe deer, fallow deer and Arabian oryx, as well as the placement of the turtle dove on the red list of threatened species. The smuggling of rare falcons has also been a persistent issue, with many smuggled through the Omari crossing into Saudi Arabia. There have also been reports of online wildlife trading. Even though the smuggling of natural resources is not a prevalent market in the country, there has been an increase in fuel smuggling across the border between Jordan and Saudi Arabia in recent years due to the increase in fuel prices. Benefitting from lower prices in Saudi Arabia, Jordanian organized crime groups collaborate with their Saudi counterparts in border areas to smuggle fuel into Jordan. Heroin entering the country is primarily destined for the Gulf region, and border guards and police have noticed an increase in heroin seizures in recent years. Just as with the heroin trade, cocaine has a minimal presence in Jordan. This is largely due to its high cost, with drug users in the country opting for cheaper alternatives. However, there have been occasional attempts to smuggle cocaine via air. Cannabis resin is the most widely consumed drug in Jordan. Most resin entering the country originates in Lebanon and is smuggled into Jordan through Syria and Iraq. In recent years, more resin arriving via these two countries has been intercepted, particularly during the winter months when smugglers take advantage of poor weather conditions to traffic drugs and other goods across the border using four-wheel drive vehicles, pack animals or on foot. In addition, Captagon, a synthetic drug primarily produced in Syria, has become much more prevalent in Jordan. While the country had long been primarily a transit zone for the drug on its way to the Gulf, the expanding regional market has led to growing domestic use. Alongside Captagon, there is a small domestic market for a synthetic form of cannabis called Joker, which contains herbs of unknown origin and is often mixed with toxic compounds. Nevertheless, Jordan primarily serves as a transit country for Joker to reach the Gulf region. In Jordan, cyber-dependent crimes are not as prevalent as other forms of organized crime facilitated through the internet, such as phishing attacks. Cybercriminals often aim to disrupt networks, steal data and exploit infrastructure to launch further attacks. Reports have particularly shown a growing number of instances of malware attacks, which give criminals remote access to devices and disclose information. Other common forms of cyber-dependent crimes in Jordan include the use of spyware and ransomware attempts. Financial crimes are becoming a more significant concern in Jordan, particularly through scams and hacking. The government has reported the emergence of unlicensed companies claiming to operate on worldwide stock exchanges and investments. Criminals have also created fake social media pages that promote so-called royal generosity to defraud citizens and hack their personal and bank data. Additionally, phishing emails have been sent to random people, falsely claiming that their information and devices have been hacked, and demanding payment in exchange for not publishing the data. There have also been allegations that members of the political elite have embezzled public funds and transferred millions of dollars to offshore companies. Criminal networks in Jordan are prevalent and operate in the country's border provinces near Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Syria. While spread across the country, these networks are mostly concentrated in the refugee camps, and have typically received long-term support from tribal networks involved in organized crime. Criminal networks in Jordan have been expanding their activities. For example, they smuggle and resell Saudi currency in the south of the country, where they profit from the difference in exchange rates. In addition, the country's criminal networks have turned to the black market for organs, exploiting vulnerable young people with monetary incentives, and selling their organs in the Gulf region. The interaction of foreign criminal groups with local actors is also closely linked, with ties often based on cross-border familial and tribal ties. There have also been reports of corruption among border employees who facilitate criminal activities. Hezbollah, for example, allegedly facilitates illicit shipments of drugs, weapons and other goods by bribing officials on both side of the Jordanian-Syrian border. Similarly, senior members of criminal tribal networks are believed to have purchased allegiances from members of local communities. Notably, the cultural concept of 'wasta', which involves favouritism and emphasizes the importance of building relationships, makes the Jordanian private sector particularly susceptible to corruption. For instance, investors with good wasta can expedite procedures, gain exclusive access to services and information, and even influence legislation to their advantage. Jordanian society has a long tradition of Bedouin groups operating around tribal loyalties, with a few reaching into Syria, Iran and Saudi Arabia. These groups can be classified as mafia-style groups. However, their activities have little consequence for Jordanian society at large due to this historical precedent. In comparison to its neighbours, Jordan is generally considered a politically stable country. It has various government agencies dedicated to combating organized crime and defending against international threats, such as the anti-narcotics department and the anti-trafficking unit. The April political crisis and subsequent sedition trial, has further heightened concerns about the country's security and stability. In addition, high taxes and low salaries have led to a loss of trust of people in the government. Nevertheless, Jordan's democratic process remains independent and protected from interference by criminal organizations. Despite the existence of laws criminalizing corruption in Jordan, it remains a significant issue, with frequent involvement and often impunity of high-ranking officials and companies. The government has taken some measures to address corruption, the effectiveness of which has been limited. Nepotism and lack of accountability remain problematic. On the other hand, Jordan has made significant strides in developing control and electronic payment systems, with the government publishing its budget online for transparency purposes. However, access to information in Jordan is generally limited, and citizens often rely on personal connections, known as wasta, to access public services, thus increasing vulnerability to organized crime. Jordan has developed positive security relationships with its neighbours, including recent improvements with Syria. The country heavily depends on foreign assistance and aid, and has ratified international treaties that enable it to respond effectively to organized crime. Jordan has established extradition regulations that govern inter-state relations and its national extradition procedures. Moreover, Jordan cooperates with international counterparts, including the US and Indonesia, especially on security issues. Regarding its national laws and policies, in recent years, Jordan has made significant efforts to address a range of criminal activities, such as human trafficking, arms smuggling and drug trafficking. These efforts include creating new units, launching national strategies and implementing action plans to combat these crimes. Jordan has also taken steps to amend existing laws to make them more effective in combating these crimes, such as imposing harsher punishments for those charged with human trafficking and drug trafficking offences. However, the effectiveness of these laws and the enforcement of existing laws remain a concern, as demonstrated by the high number of unlicensed firearms seized in recent years. There are also ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the cybercrime law, which could potentially violate fundamental rights such as privacy and free speech. Civilian courts in Jordan are generally viewed as transparent and procedurally sound, but their inefficiency has led to a significant backlog of cases, and authorities do not always follow court orders. Tribalism also plays a significant role in judicial proceedings. In recent years, Jordan has taken further steps to improve its judicial and prison systems, including a focus on rehabilitation over punishment, providing prisoners with various services and using electronic bracelets as an alternative to detention. However, progress in these areas has been slow, and reports of torture in prisons — particularly of political dissidents — have emerged. Overcrowding is also a significant issue in prisons, which have many administrative and judicial detainees. There are several specialized units that are responsible for combating various forms of organized crime, including human trafficking, drug trafficking and trade in counterfeit goods, and carrying out criminal investigations in Jordan. Even though law enforcement is considered reliable by the Jordanian people, in practice, its efforts to combat organized crime are not up to international standards. The porous nature of Jordan's borders, especially in its eastern provinces, makes maintaining territorial integrity challenging, with the open deserts providing hotbeds for traffickers and terrorist groups. Jordan struggles to adequately control its borders, given the close kinship links between Jordanian tribes and those on the other side of the borders in neighbouring countries. The Jordanian government has focused on strengthening its grip on the periphery, particularly along the Syrian and Iraqi borders, but challenges remain, such as tensions in the West Bank and smuggling along the Saudi border. Jordan has been grappling with challenges in preventing money laundering and terrorist financing, resulting in its inclusion in the FATF's grey list in To address these shortcomings, the country enacted anti-money laundering frameworks, such as the know-your-customer programme, which has helped to identify financial networks involved in money laundering. However, the conflict in Syria continues to fuel an informal black market outside the Jordanian government's purview, creating opportunities for terrorist groups to exploit the ongoing instability, including the extensive smuggling of Saudi currency, which is suspected to be linked to drug money from Syria. The informal sector constitutes a significant proportion of the Jordanian economy as a result of high taxes, leading to increased taxation pressure on formal sector businesses. Jordan has taken measures to monitor financial institutions and ensure compliance with regulations to curb illicit activities. Recent efforts to reduce customs duties on imported goods are aimed at reducing smuggling and tax evasion. However, challenges such as a budget deficit, trade account deficit, public debt and high rate of youth unemployment persist. The victim and witness protection schemes in Jordan are not effectively enforced, and have several shortcomings, including a lack of evidence gathering, interpretation issues and perpetrators who are beyond the reach of the police. Insufficient resources also hinder the identification and care of victims. Despite efforts to combat human trafficking, victims are still treated poorly, and are subject to arrest, imprisonment and deportation for acts committed as a direct result of being subjected to trafficking. Although drug use and possession are criminalized in Jordan, people who admit to using drugs and seek treatment are exempt from penalties. Jordan does provide shelters for victims of organized crime and witnesses with high confidentiality. However, there are still gaps that need to be addressed, including the lack of a follow-up and reintegration programme for victims and conflicting laws that make it difficult to identify victims of human trafficking. Jordan has various prevention measures in place to prevent organized crime, and the authorities have maintained strong prevention efforts. For example, they distribute anti-trafficking brochures to all foreign migrant workers entering the country to raise awareness about trafficking crimes. Major efforts are also made to prevent forced early marriages among Syrian refugees, which put refugee women and girls at risk of abuse and exploitation. Additionally, work permits are issued to Syrian refugees to regularize their employment and protect them from exploitation in the workplace. Jordan has a wide range of society organizations, including cultural bodies, charities and research centres. The government plays an active role in maintaining its reputation to attract financial support and assistance, including humanitarian aid for refugees. Civil society organizations cooperate with international actors and remain prevalent in several cities. Although they operate non-confrontationally with authorities, they have produced tangible results, including laws supporting women's rights. Despite the existence of an active civil society environment, media freedom continues to be limited in the country. There have been reports indicating that the government imposes restrictions on individuals and organizations criticizing it. There is also political pressure on the media applied through threats of large fines and prison sentences, resulting in self-censorship in the coverage of sensitive issues. The criminal markets score is represented by the pyramid base size and the criminal actors score is represented by the pyramid height, on a scale ranging from 1 to The resilience score is represented by the panel height, which can be identified by the side of the panel. A series of 13 discussion papers, one for each illicit market considered during the development of the Index. We're constantly working to improve the Index. By participating in this survey, you will be providing us with insights and suggestions that will help us make the Index an even better resource. This report was funded in part by a grant from the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State. Capital Amman. Income group Upper middle income. Population 11,, Geography type Coastal. GINI Index Criminal markets 4. An assessment of the value, prevalence and non-monetary impacts of a specific crime type. Human trafficking 6. Human smuggling 5. Extortion and protection racketeering 4. Arms trafficking 6. Trade in counterfeit goods 5. Illicit trade in excisable goods 5. Flora crimes 3. Fauna crimes 3. Non-renewable resource crimes 2. Heroin trade 3. Cocaine trade 3. Cannabis trade 6. Synthetic drug trade 7. Cyber-dependent crimes 5. Financial crimes 6. Criminal actors 5. An assessment of the impact and influence of a specific criminal actor type on society. Mafia-style groups 1. Criminal networks 7. State-embedded actors 6. Foreign actors 4. Private sector actors 6. Political leadership and governance 5. Government transparency and accountability 4. International cooperation 8. National policies and laws 6. A state's legal action and structures put in place to respond to organized crime. Judicial system and detention 4. Law enforcement 6. Territorial integrity 6. Anti-money laundering 6. Economic regulatory capacity 4. Victim and witness support 4. Prevention 6. Non-state actors 4. Analysis Download full profile english. People Jordan serves as a source, transit and destination country for human trafficking. Trade Jordan's illegal arms trade is relatively small compared to that of its neighbouring countries. Environment Jordan's market for flora crimes is relatively small. Cyber Crimes In Jordan, cyber-dependent crimes are not as prevalent as other forms of organized crime facilitated through the internet, such as phishing attacks. Financial Crimes Financial crimes are becoming a more significant concern in Jordan, particularly through scams and hacking. Criminal Actors Criminal networks in Jordan are prevalent and operate in the country's border provinces near Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Syria. Leadership and governance In comparison to its neighbours, Jordan is generally considered a politically stable country. Criminal justice and security Civilian courts in Jordan are generally viewed as transparent and procedurally sound, but their inefficiency has led to a significant backlog of cases, and authorities do not always follow court orders. Economic and financial environment Jordan has been grappling with challenges in preventing money laundering and terrorist financing, resulting in its inclusion in the FATF's grey list in Civil society and social protection The victim and witness protection schemes in Jordan are not effectively enforced, and have several shortcomings, including a lack of evidence gathering, interpretation issues and perpetrators who are beyond the reach of the police. Read the analysis Listen the podcasts View all events. Next Skip. How to measure organized crime? Read more on globalinitiative. Give us feedback We're constantly working to improve the Index.

The Last Chapter in the Life of a Drug Addict

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The last dose was a turning point in the life of Imad who miraculously survived, only to start an open-ended journey of rehabilitation. Ziad, 21, is but another name on the list which has grown in the past two years. At least ten college students reportedly died, but the actual number of casualties is abounding. Official records revealed the death of at least 46 drug addicts during the past three years. Deaths related to drug consumption increased since the second Gulf War ; with lifestyles shifting towards more consumption, while simultaneously, having the fatal kind of heroin introduced to the market by new drug dealers. According to university officials and students, these drug dealers have adulterated university campuses around Jordan. Head of the center, Dr. However, the actual figure is greater than the official statistics. Patients at two rehabilitation centers, which are run by the Public Security and Health Ministry departments, confirmed the deaths of 80 people— a third of them were students. Drugs and Society Students of both sexes gradually indulge in addiction. Hypothetically, fear from social punishment and isolation prevents them from seeking therapy and rehabilitation. As a result, various drug users remain anonymous to official records, according to the rehab center spokespersons. A female college student, who is being treated confidentially, spoke out to Dr. Jamal Anani, head of the drug treatment and rehabilitation center. Another community college student told the same source that one of her female colleagues talked her into taking ecstasy drugs, saying they were plain pain killers. Shortly afterwards, the student became a habitual drug user. Five dealers, at least, confirmed that college and high school students constituted one-third of consumers, who add up to hundreds. Another says that a number of students act as brokers in exchange for their rations, particularly those who cannot afford it. On his part, director of the Department of Drug and Crime Control Department pointed out that drug addicts come mainly from the very rich or very poor communities. The middle class, which is gradually disappearing, is rather more immune and protected against this phenomenon, lieutenant colonel Tayel al Majali confirmed. Studies and Figures An official study conducted in by the School Health Administration at the Jordanian Ministry of Health, indicated that one out of four males between 11 and 16, have used or had at least one-time encounter with one or all of the following: drugs, alcohol, smoking or stimulants. The study was directed by the head of the Health Security Department, Dr. In , a survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, in coordination with the United Nations and the Department for Drug Control, revealed that cocaine- especially, the deadly kind- is the most common and widespread among students. Jordanian authorities have reportedly denied the convenience of the trade in and use of drugs on its territories. However, during the first eight months of , the Drug Control Department confiscated nearly cases, including local dealers. Figures show a considerable increase in the past years. In , cases were reported; people, including potential dealers were arrested. Among those detained were 74 women, including 22 non-Jordanians, as well as students, 46 being of other nationalities. In , the confiscated cases totaled , during which people were detained on charges of acquisition, trade or drug abuse. Lieutenant colonel al Majali glosses over the rapid spread of the phenomenon among college students; statistics released by his department reveal cases of drug use among , students distributed over 23 universities. This figure is relatively high when compared to the number of addicts between the age group , which is roughly equivalent to 3. This indicates that one out of eight drug addicts is identified as a college student. Notwithstanding statistics provided by his department, Tayel al Majali claims the number of college students who are drug addicts is not big; the drug control agency puts the mortality rate at 46, mainly from overdose or adulterated heroin. Al Majali believes the use of drugs in Jordan is not a phenomenon, basing his belief on United Nations reports and findings. However, these statements by al Majali should not underestimate the gravity of a twofolded problem, involving both the dealing and the abusing of drugs. Ignorance Among Students According to university and drug officials, the majority of students from both sexes are totally unaware of counter effects of drugs or of mishaps of other addicts. His colleague, Amer. A, supports his statement saying drug dealers are, themselves, students. The latter manipulate the potential users offering them free hallucination drugs, hoping to drag them into their world of addiction. This student sought to transfer to another university to avoid being duped. He did not deny, however, the spread of the phenomenon in the desert city of Maan, territory of many drug dealers. In an attempt to fight the spread of this phenomenon, Al- Hussein University organized a number of drug awareness workshops and events. Students themselves admit that private universities are a fertile ground for the promotion of drugs, where students are mainly rich and come from different nationalities. However, Lieutenant colonel Al Majali does not agree with this account, saying colleges race to win students, and therefore, fabricate reports that tarnish the reputation their rivals. He reported it directly to the security forces who opened an investigation but no details were released. On interrogation, the man confessed to trafficking drugs for the past five years. Autopsy A study made by Dr. A study made by Dr. Four of these deaths were reported as two separate cases, each involving two students. However, the Jordanian law, mandates an autopsy if criminal charges are involved. Corresponding names by comparing overdose victims with the record of patients at rehabilitation centers over the past three years, we confirmed the number of victims by far exceeded the statistics released by the national center for forensic medicine and the drug control department. Head of the public center for substance abuse rehabilitation in Shafa Badran, Dr. Al Majali still believes the number is exaggerated. Female Drug Delivery One dealer spoke of using girls, namely college students, in trafficking or marketing drugs. The substance is delivered to the target but with extra cost or smaller quantity. Messengers are usually substance users who get their quota as brokers bringing in heroin from the border areas to sell it in the cities. Street prices range between dinars per gram for the impure heroin and up to dinars for the pure drug. Nonetheless, the most popular method is one of intravenous injection, which is considered to be the most potent and cost-effective for the seasoned addicts. It involves placing the drug on a spoon mixed with water, and a few drops of lemon juice brought to boiling point, aspirated into a syringe injected into a vein. This method is potentially the most lethal of all, and can facilitate the spread of AIDS. Over the past five years, the Drug Control Department reportedly destroyed 9. However, records reveal that the phenomenon has been spiraling over the past five years See table 5. For smaller drug smuggling operations across airports, drug traffickers use special bags, shoes or even capsules which they swallow or insert in the rectum. These usually carry g, and the containers are carbon-laced to reduce chances of detection by electronic surveillance and trained dogs. Yet, according to lieutenant colonel Al Majali, drug testing devices can identify drugs smuggled in the human body. Addicts and Rehab Centers Since , five thousand addicts have received treatment at three main rehabilitation centers. This allows them to avoid serving prison terms; as stipulated by the law on narcotics and mood altering substances. Two of these centers are public, in other words, run by the public security department and the ministry of health. The third center is a private sector facility. The addicts and their families benefited from recent amendments to related legislation, which allowed those seeking drug rehabilitation to avoid incarceration and penalty. The penalty for drug consumption could reach up to 6 months imprisonment, and a fine of to dinars— as explained in Article 12, paragraph B of the subject law. However, this does not mean that this law is applicable in every single case, given the fact that the dealer might receive harsher penalties; including the death sentence, for repeated offenses. Three Rooms to Treat Addicts Drug rehabilitation centers, which are run by the Drug Control Department, treat 15 addicts, most of whom were transferred from prison, and some who have served a 7-year term on drug trafficking charges. Since its inception in , the center has treated addiction cases. Today, there are 15 cases that are being treated. The head manager of the department has disclosed that the actual mortality rate stemming from drug abuse exceeds, by far, official statistics. He gave a rough estimate of 94 deaths resulting from an overdose, including college students between 20 to 30 years old. Who Pays Back the Government? The National Center for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Drug Addicts; which is controlled by the Ministry of Health, was established in and housed 60 beds— half of which are not for current use. The center allows free treatment to all Jordanian citizens. The daily charge per patient could reach 93 JD. Al Anani also stressed on the need for bigger funds to keep the services running efficiently at its full capacity ; adding that the rate of admission of females is fairly small due to social norms and traditions. Faeq al Zaghary, released statistics relating to drug addiction cases that have been admitted to the center over the past five years. The results are as follows:. The total number of male and female addicts admitted from January until the end of August was 92, including Jordanians and non-Jordanian citizenship. The number of cases treated at the hospital prior to the opening of the special rehab unit from to date was , including Jordanians and of other nationalities. Yet, Dr. Al Zaghary confirms the number of students and youth addicts exceeded, by far, the recorded number. Al Zaghary based his data on studies done on this subgroup of addicts. Affidavits from Treated Addicts. He believes that prison encourages the addict and the dealer to continue their habits, as it allows the form of closer contact and relationships between them. This may result in buying drugs from dealers on loan. Zuhair spent , JD on buying drugs and on treatment. He Ran Out of Veins and Kept looking for More Muhammad, 29, tried, but failed, to inject in the veins on his arms; so he started looking for other spots, like his feet and tongue. He was incarcerated three times, but continued to actively seek sources of heroin. Heavily-tattooed Ahmad, 20, added that his addiction did not begin as a result of family problems or failure, rather it started as curiosity, and caused him to drop out of university. Behind Drug Scenes in Al Laban Mahmoud, 45, said he had to sell his store for half its price to buy drugs. He was being treated for the second time at a center run by the Ministry of Health. Mahmoud lost his son who was hit by a car, and divorced his wife, whom he says would not allow him to see his only daughter. Mahmoud first snorted heroin for five days, thinking it will enhance his sex drive as had been suggested to him by a friend. His addiction lasted 22 years. The number of heroin addicts, mainly among youth, is much higher than what is officially disclosed. This is because heroin has become cheap on the street, cheaper than alcohol; JD per gram, compared to JD as it was before. Mahmoud describes Al Laban area in Sahhab as the area with the most populated drug addicts. It has four entrances, each monitored by a drug central unit. However, there are random searches that happen every now and then in which and some people might be subjected to do a urine and blood test to record drug percentages in the body. Ali was sentenced to 7 years in prison for drug trafficking. One of the addicts who through her friends became particularly addicted to Heroin, according to what Dr. Anani mentioned, this artist has been trying to get treated for 30 years without her parents being informed. She has illustrated how dangerous it is to be a drug addict by her charcoal piece which was later hung on the walls of the rehabilitation center. This, he said, pushes him to move forward. Your email address will not be published. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. 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The results are as follows: The total number of male and female addicts admitted from January until the end of August was 92, including Jordanians and non-Jordanian citizenship. What is The Secret Truth? Nevertheless, Imad did not give his word about not satisfying the thought of using drugs again! Journalist's Diary. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Privacy Overview This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Strictly Necessary Cookies Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Enable or Disable Cookies. Enable All Save Settings.

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