Number of Cannabis-addicts rises in Malegaon
Malegaon – Alprazolam drug was earlier used by addicts here; however, it has been observed that addicts are using cannabis, Korex (cough syrup), et car present. More and more minor children are falling prey to such addictions. During the lockdown period, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, minor children and youth used Mephedrone on a large scale. In the last three years, cases have been filed against 38 people for selling Mephedrone. The use of cannabis and Korex has also gone up. A packet of ten pills of kutta goli (alprazolam) is available at Rs 100 while 4-5 gm cannabis cost Rs100 and a gram of MD powder may cost up to Rs 2000.
Editorial PerspectiveCreating constant awareness for getting rid of addictions and teaching spiritual practice is the only way to help society overcome addictions. |