Haryana's Crackdown on Narcotics Drives Addicts to Dangerous Alternatives
With intensified narcotics enforcement in Haryana, addicts are turning to dangerous alternatives, injecting crushed painkillers like Tramadol and Pregabalin. This misuse poses severe health risks, including cardiac arrest. The Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau recorded a 6.87% rise in FIRs and conducted awareness programs to tackle the problem.
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The intensified crackdown on narcotics in Haryana is inadvertently leading drug users to dangerous alternatives. According to officials, addicts are now injecting crushed painkillers, such as Tramadol, Tapentadol, and Pregabalin, a dangerous move that officials warn could result in serious health issues, even sudden death.
O P Singh, leading the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau, emphasized the lethal nature of these practices, describing them as a 'direct path to death.' The bureau's data shows a rise in enforcement activities, with FIRs, seizures, and arrests all increasing significantly over the last year.
Beyond enforcement, Haryana is focusing on prevention and awareness, with programs reaching lakhs of people. The bureau also launched initiatives like 'Sports for Youth' and a podcast series, aiming to engage more community involvement in the fight against drug abuse.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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