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| Drug abuse on rise in Kashmir | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar Jan 9: The menace of drug abuse in Kashmir seems to be raging on and on with no apparent end in sight and district Anantnag tops with 45% of population consuming illicit drugs.
Data provided by an NGO, Action Aid International indicates a steep rise in the consumption of illicit drugs especially by youth in the two major districts of Anantnag and Baramulla.
According to study, the younger generation in the age group of 15 to 30 years is more prone to drug abuse and males outnumber drug abusers in Anantnag district. The study, while quoting physician in sub-district hospital Anantnag, states that 45% of people are involved in the addiction. However, in Baramulla district, involvement of 40% of population has been reported.
The uninterrupted illegal cultivation of Marijuana, Hashish, Bhang, Opium in various parts of the state in violation of the norms and laws prescribed under various legislations, is the basic cause of the spread of this menace, the study maintains
The most affected areas in Anantnag district include, Tulkhun, Sangam, Dupathyar, Sampthan and Nanil, located at 7 km from Bijbehara Township. The substance used includes Poopy seeds, phuki product of poopy, charas, Ganja, corex, alprox and daizipam.
“School children being less risky group are employed for harvesting and processing of addictive substance,’’ said Arjimand Hussain ,Project Manager, Action Aid International
“In the process they become more vulnerable to this menace,’’ he adds.
According to the report, doctors in the District hospital Baramulla, estimate that 40% of population is involved in the drug abuse. The affected population mostly comprises drivers and youth from rich families. IV injection, cough syrup, alcohol, alprax and brown sugar are main addictive substance consumed. The study details that both school and college students are involved in this illicit practice. The study further alleges that the main suppliers are military camps and hotels in this district.
“Several factors play a key role in alluring youth into addiction. Irrespective of their educational background drug abusers can be surprisingly ignorant of the extent of damage that addiction can cause,’’ said Dr Sumeera, Sociologist
She further states that drugs are taking captive millions of our children, and even killing them. To prevent the present situation from further worsening, substantial measures need to be taken at the earliest. “If we don't do something right now about drug abuse, we are in danger of losing the entire generation of our children,’’ adds Sumeera.
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