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• Puerto Rico

  Puerto Rico’s Medical Marijuana Users Find Little Relief

  Patients who rely on cannabis to treat pain and other chronic symptoms celebrated Puerto Rico’s regulation of medical marijuana. But three years later, the drug remains expensive, stigmatized and difficult to access.

  By Coraly Cruz Mejías
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  Uganda

  Uganda’s Construction Boom Carries a Brutal Cost for Workers

  By Edna Namara
• Uganda

  In Uganda, Addiction Treatment Is a Privilege Few Can Afford

  Ugandans face harsh penalties for drug use, but struggle to get help for addiction. Limited treatment facilities and steep price tags mean treatment is inaccessible for those who need it most.

  By Edna Namara