Drug use, the labour market and class conflict - John Helmer and Thomas Vietorisz

Afghan soldiers attempt to eradicate opium production

Afghan soldiers attempt to eradicate opium production

A social history and analysis of drug use and its relationship with class struggle.

Originally digitised by Collective Action Notes

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