The rise of illegal drug use in Afghanistan

Drug addiction

Source: Pajhwok

The United Nations office on Drugs and Crime have predicted that the use of illegal drugs will have a 25% rise by 2050.


The Ministry of Counter Narcotics in Afghanistan has conducted a new survey which shows an increase in the number of people who use illegal drugs constantly throughout Afghanistan. 

For more information, please listen to the full report in Pashto languages.


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