Heroin, one of the world’s most notorious narcotics, has a complex history that begins with the opium poppy. For thousands of years, people used the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) for its ...

The world has a shared interest in helping Afghan farmers move on from poppy. But time and again, it has abandoned them and the young Afghans killed by the poisonous harvest to their fate.

This plant might look harmless - but it’s dangerously addictive. In this video, we dive into the history, effects, and ...