Mizoram's Drug Crisis: A Rising Toll
The Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department reports 19 drug-related deaths this year, bringing the total to 2,016 since 1984. Among the deceased, 17 were males and two were females. Authorities highlight heroin as the primary culprit, with fatalities rising due to mixing with pharmaceutical drugs.
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Mizoram's drug crisis continues to escalate, with the Excise and Narcotics Department reporting 19 deaths from drug abuse this year, raising the total since 1984 to 2,016. Of the deceased, 17 were men, and two were women, marking a grim milestone in the northeastern state's ongoing battle against narcotics.
Officials pointed to heroin as the leading cause of these fatalities. An alarming trend has emerged where users are increasingly mixing heroin with pharmaceutical drugs, exacerbating the deadly consequences. This dangerous practice has contributed significantly to the rising death toll.
The first drug-related death in Mizoram was recorded in 1984, and the problem has since grown into a public health crisis. Authorities are emphasizing the need for awareness and preventive measures to combat this persistent threat.
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