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Narcotic/Stimulant Packaging Norms

02 Nov 2009
In: Cultural Norms, Kabul
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Packaging for the local stimulant Nasvai, widely available downtown Kabul. Compare and contrast the packaging to Tajikistan here and enjoy this write-up of side-effects from the …
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Stimulants, Packaging of Choice II

11 Dec 2007
In: Bukhara, Cultural Norms
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Nasvai being punted in a Bukhara market, Uzbekistan. In line with nasvia being a lifestyle-commodity, the Bukhara seller has customised the bags to include pictures of …
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Stimulants, Packaging of Choice I

11 Dec 2007
In: Cultural Norms, Dushanbe
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Nasvai, a local stimulant, sold in Dushanbe, Tajikistan is widely available and are bought mostly by younger males looking for a bit of a kick. …
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