Srinagar, June 27 -- In the shadowed corners of society, far from the spotlight of mainstream conversations, a silent crisis rages on-drug abuse. It cuts across every border and class, affecting millions of lives regardless of age, gender, or economic status. While the world races forward with advancements in medicine, technology, and science, an alarming number of young people are retreating into the grip of narcotics, opioids, and synthetic highs, trading away their health, sanity, and future for fleeting moments of escape. This is not just a story of individual downfall; it is a national and global health emergency. Drug abuse is not merely a criminal issue-it is a public health disaster with far-reaching implications. The Scope of the...