Page 3 - Drug Abuse

Beneath political turmoil, drug abuse in Kashmir growing by the day

Substance abuse has been prevalent in the Valley since the 1980s. Lately, however the issue has spiralled

Govt prepares national action plan on drug abuse, dumps draft policy

It also calls for persuading principals, directors, vice chancellors of educational institutions to ensure that no drugs are sold within/nearby the campus

What ails medicare: Heavy painkiller usage, unmonitored prescriptions

More than 400 doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants had questionable practices

Curb rising drugs, alcohol abuse in children: SC to Centre

SC favoured a re-look on the school curriculum to make children aware about substance abuse and its ill-effects

Himachal Pradesh HC Chief Justice calls for increasing awareness about drug abuse

He said that 29.3% youngsters in the state are found to be addicted to cigarette, gutkha and khaini while 24% are found alcoholic