Jammu, April 8 -- Drug addiction has emerged as an alarming challenge in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, with over 25,000 individuals seeking medical treatment for addiction over the past three years. This issue has raised grave concerns among lawmakers and society alike.
According to a written reply to questions by lawmakers including Tanvir Sadiq, Dr Narinder Singh Raina, and others, the Department of Health and Medical Education revealed that 25,400 individuals were registered in Outpatient Departments (OPD) for drug-related issues between 2022 and 2024. Out of these, 1,595 required inpatient care, signaling severe dependency and mental health struggles. Yearly statistics show 9,775 OPD and 306 IPD cases in 2022, 8,700 OPD and...