Case Studies

Opium poppy was cultivated mainly by ethnic minorities who live in some of the most remote mountains, poorest regions of difficult access in the country. | more...

Par Xay Thorr, a 42 year old Hmong man from Nar Lom village married with two children, became addicted to opium 10 years ago. | more...

Ms. My Ya Wa is a 38 year old Hmong woman from Na Sen Kham village in Oudomxay Province. Before 2001, she and her family grew opium poppy to make ends meet. | more...