Opinion | Nepal is failing women drug abusers. The government must step up
Summary
Drug abuse is rising in Nepal, with women facing stigma, family rejection and a lack of safe rehabilitation and reintegration support. The article urges the government and local bodies to expand treatment, monitoring and post-recovery services with a gender-sensitive approach.
Key Points
- Drug abuse is a growing social and public health crisis in Nepal, and the number of women affected appears to be rising.
- Women who become addicted face family rejection, stigma, sexual violence and limited options after rehabilitation.
- The article says provincial and local governments are failing to provide adequate rehabilitation, reintegration and employment support.
- It calls for gender-sensitive policies, better monitoring of rehab centres and stronger family and community support.
