21.   The government said its current policy of helping hard-core addicts while clamping down on dealers was best.

22.   The ministry also is implementing new programs to help reformed addicts, including giving them work in companies and factories.

23.   These NGOs also pledged to provide all necessary assistance, including rehabilitation, to help addicts.

24.   Vatican officials on Wednesday denounced efforts to liberalize drug use and said programs to help addicts should focus on rediscovering moral values.

25.   Nadelmann said the political climate also brought authorities to shutter a number of privately-funded clinics that help drug addicts and provide clean needles.