A Study on Drug Addiction among the People of Bandipora Kashmir and Suggestions for Preventive Measures

Abstract

Drug addiction is a one of the fast growing problem among the youth in the world and Bandipora District of Kashmir Valley is no exception due to prolonged turmoil, unemployment and economic uncertainty. The present study was conducted to know about the reasons of drug addiction, awareness among the people of Bandipora about drug abuse and the preventive measures adopted by the stake holders. 600 persons were selected at random from different areas of Bandipora. Among them 300 were male and 300 female. A questionnaire was circulated among them during the year 2023. The results obtained revealed a horrifying picture and a threat for entire society if the drug menace is not controlled.