India, Dec. 23 -- ubstance abuse is a global problem, affecting millions of people across the world each year. In fact, in many countries, addiction to drugs and alcohol is on the rise. The same can be said for India, the country with the largest population than anywhere else in the world.

When it comes to India, in regions such as Kashmir, which are heavily shaped by complex social, political and economic pressures, addiction can take a deeper root and prove harder to overcome compared to other countries or even other regions in India.

Kashmir is a region with its fair share of issues. Addiction issues in Kashmir demand particular attention, understanding and compassion in order to overcome.

In a recent study, approximately 2.8% of th...