From brown sugar to pills, Karnali faces a changing addiction problem
Summary
Karnali province faces a rising problem where young people misuse prescription medicines like nitrazepam and tramadol, shifting addiction from traditional drugs to pharmaceuticals.
Key Points
- Drug abuse in Karnali is shifting from traditional substances to prescription medicines such as sedatives and painkillers.
- Young people are misusing drugs like norethisterone, clozem, nitrazepam, tramadol, and buprenorphine due to their easy availability and low cost.
- Health officials warn that misuse of these medicines causes serious health and mental problems.
- Police and health authorities call for stricter monitoring of pharmacies, awareness campaigns, and better mental health services in Karnali.
