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What does the Golden Triangle symbolize in relation to drug production?
What does the Golden Triangle symbolize in relation to drug production?
The Golden Triangle symbolizes Southeast Asia's main opium-producing region and a historic narcotics supply route to Europe and North America.
What was Gita's initial perception of the Golden Triangle, and how was it challenged?
What was Gita's initial perception of the Golden Triangle, and how was it challenged?
Gita initially dismissed the Golden Triangle as a ploy by the Indian government, but her views were challenged by her firsthand experiences observing the drug-related activities.
Describe the state of the fishermen when Coast Guard officers questioned them.
Describe the state of the fishermen when Coast Guard officers questioned them.
The fishermen appeared lost and confused, almost as if they were under the influence of drugs.
What did the Coast Guard officers discover hidden under the pile of rope?
What did the Coast Guard officers discover hidden under the pile of rope?
What reaction did the officer display upon finding the illegal contents in the box?
What reaction did the officer display upon finding the illegal contents in the box?
Flashcards
What is the Golden Triangle?
What is the Golden Triangle?
The Golden Triangle is a mountainous region in Southeast Asia known for its significant opium production.
What is Opium?
What is Opium?
Opium is a highly addictive narcotic that can be derived from the poppy plant.
What is Drug Abuse?
What is Drug Abuse?
Drug abuse refers to the harmful and excessive use of any substance that alters mood or behavior.
How does the Golden Triangle connect to the global drug trade?
How does the Golden Triangle connect to the global drug trade?
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What role did the Coast Guard play in the story?
What role did the Coast Guard play in the story?
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Study Notes
Learning Objectives
- Students will understand drug abuse and its impact on the human body
- Students will identify risk factors associated with substance abuse
- Students will be aware of the effects of drugs on the human body, society and country
Golden Triangle
- The Golden Triangle is a notorious region
- It is located in the rural mountains of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand
- It is a major opium-producing region in South East Asia
- It's one of the oldest narcotics supply routes to Europe and North America
Coast Guard Incident
- A journalist (Gita) witnessed Coast Guard officers boarding a trawler
- The trawler was filled with Burmese writing
- Warnings were given in Hindi and English
- The officers found fifteen boxes of fish
- One box contained dead fish, leading to an officer's discovery
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