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Legal Death

Nine out of ten people in Romania wouldn’t be able to tell you what legal drugs really are. Because they are “legal”, people think they are safer. Because they are called “ethno-botanical” people think they are natural. The truth is that they are neither. They are simply the deadliest drugs ever…Over the past two years more people died because of these drugs than from heroin in the last fifteen years...

On the labels it reads: “plant care – for growing plants” or “bath salt – seafood flavour”. Unlike heroine, cocaine or marihuana, these drugs can be retailed because according to the label they appear to be anything but drugs. Yet people inject them intravenously.

The paradox is that while they are “not recommended for human use”, because “they are not drugs” according to their label, they can be sold even to children…For this reason alone, legal drugs in Romania are nothing but legalised murder.

Legal Death
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"Ramadan" having a dose of so-called legal drugs injected in his arm. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
"Ramadan" preparing a dose of so-called legal drugs while his girlfriend Crenguta recently gave birth to a baby girl. Ramadan is HIV positive. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
ÔSantosÕ having a dose of so-called legal drugs injected in his neck. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Kids paying with toy guns in Ferentari, an infamous neighbourhood in Bucharest. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Drug users waiting to receive their share of preservatives and syringes distributes by ARAS, an anti-HIV outreach program. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
"Santos" looking forward for his turn to have a dose of so-called legal drugs. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
"Crenguta" one week after giving birth (Ramadan is the father) was back on the streets abusing the so called legal drugs. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Sergiu looks impatiently after his brother who is supposes to bring the money necessary to purchase the much desired drugs. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Legal drugs abusers getting ready for a nap after one of the fixes. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Sergiu as seen in an abandoned house in Bucharest, inhabited by homeless people. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Apartment buildings in Ferentari, inhabited by many drug abusers seen at night in Bucharest. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
"Ramadan" searching for a undried vein and use it to inject one of his 5 doses of daily legal drugs. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
"Roakerul" gestures angrily as he couldn't find the money necessary to purchase the so called legal drugs. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Sergiu (legal drugs consumer) seen in front of the abandoned house inhabited by homeless people (him included) abusing the so-called legal drugs. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Used syringes in front of an abandoned house inhabited by homeless people abusing the so-called legal drugs. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Kids paying with toy guns in Ferentari, an infamous neighbourhood in Bucharest. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Legal drugs abusers take a nap after one of the fixes. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Sergiu gets his share of clean syringes from ARAS, an outreach, anti-HIV program running in Bucharest. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Icon on the wall as seen at night on the streets of Bucharest. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Crenguta, Hepatitis C and HIV positive, one week after giving birth (Ramadan is the father) was back on the streets abusing the so called legal drugs. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Sergiu rests on the floor after having a dose of so-called legal drugs injected in his arm. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Crenguta stares as Ramadan is preparing one of the daily fixes. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 year
Legal drugs abuser takes a nap after one of the fixes. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Social workers from ARAS, an anti-HIV outreach program, distributing sterilized syringes and preservatives. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
ÔRamadanÕ preparing a dose of so-called legal drugs while his girlfriend Crenguta sleeps next to him after recently giving birth to a baby girl. Ramadan is HIV positive. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Legal drugs abuser takes a nap after one of the fixes. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Scooby waiting to receive his share of preservatives and syringes distributes by ARAS, an anti-HIV outreach program. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Crenguta and Ramadan, legal drugs abuser take a nap after one of the fixes. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Legal drugs abuser leaves the house in search for money to purchase drugs. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Marry with Child' and picture depicting priest Arsenie Boca, as seen inside the abandoned house inhabited by homeless people in Bucharest. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
General view of a street near the main railway station in Bucharest, renewed for prostitution and drug related activities. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Abandoned house inhabited by homeless people abusing the so-called legal drugs. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
ÔRoackerulÕ planning to sell some coper wires and use the money to purchase legal drugs. abusing the so-called legal drugs. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Social workers from ARAS, an anti-HIV outreach program, distributing sterilised syringes and preservatives. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
ÔSantosÕ having a dose of so-called legal drugs injected in his neck. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Silhouettes of drug users as seen in Ferentari, Bucharest. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Abandoned house inhabited by homeless people abusing the so-called legal drugs. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Sergiu looks impatiently after his brother who is supposes to bring the money necessary to purchase the much desired drugs. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Abandoned house inhabited by homeless people abusing the so-called legal drugs. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
Innocent bystanders watch the social workers distributing preservatives and sterilised syringes. Because they are legal, people think they are safer. Because they are called 'ethnobotanical' people think they are natural. The truth is they are neither. They are just the deadliest drugs ever. Over the past two years more people died because of this drugs than heroine users in 15 years.
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