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    The drug use in Pakistan

    The drug use in Pakistan 2013 survey report, a collaborate research by the narcotics
    control division, Pakistan Bureau of statistics and the UN, states that are 7.6million drug addicts
    in the country, out of which 78%are men and 22% women.

    Cannabis is the most commonly used drug in Pakistan, with four million people listed as
    users. Opiates, namely opium and heroin, are used by almost one percent of the total drug users,
    with 860,000 chronic heroin users. This survey showed that an estimated three million drug
    dependents are in dire need of professional treatment. However, the available rehabilitation
    structure cannot help more than fraction of those in need of help.

    According to a conservative estimate, the rate of increase in the number of drug addicts is
    40,000 a year. The most disturbing fact revealed by the survey is the growing age of users falling
    below 24. The high levels of use of heroin were found in areas bordering principal poppy-
    cultivating areas in the neighboring Afghanistan.

    A recent survey of 10 colleges and two universities of Lahore brought to light some eye-
    opening facts related to drug abuse among students, the majority of students surveyed 57%
    reported one or more drugs.

    The survey according to experts, was the first ever attempt aimed at providing baseline
    information on the prevalence and patterns of drug use among the population, especially the
    youth.

    According to the report, men predominantly use cannabis and opiates, whereas women
    rely on tranquillisers, sedatives and prescribed amphetamines. Alarmingly, the report also
    showed high prevalence (1.6 million) of non-medical use prescription drugs nationwide,
    particularly amongst women.

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