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Sep 2023
5m 45s

Drugs in Denmark

KAY XANDER MELLISH
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Denmark is getting rich selling pharmaceuticals to other countries, but within Denmark itself, the approach is inconsistent. Getting illegal drugs doesn't seem to be too difficult, but getting legal drugs from your doctor can be.

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