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Drinks and drugs capital of the world?

According to UN and WHO data, adults on Palau - a tiny micronesian island nation - smoke more cannabis and drink more beer per capita, than anyone else. What's going on?

The United Nations' 2012 World Drugs Report says the nation with the highest level of cannabis use among adults is Palau, a tiny micronesian island nation.

The World Health Organisation says Palauans drink more beer, per capita, than anyone else. What's going on in Palau?

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(Image: A cannabis plant. Credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

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