The Opiate Crisis
In a nation where it is illegal to drink alcohol, some people seek alternative ways to numb their pain and curb their anxiety. Opium is relatively easy to buy, and fairly cheap too. If you thought that other countries had it worse, you’re wrong. Iran has the highest rate of opiate addictions across the world.
The Opiate Crisis
ADVERTISEMENT
Delicate Delicacies
While the entire region is well known for being oil-rich, creating conflicts aplenty over the years, few people know about all the incredible delicacies the region should be better known for. If saffron, pistachios and caviar are on your list of must-have luxury items, Iran is a specialist nation when it comes to the production and distribution of these goods.
Delicate Delicacies
