JALALABAD (Pajhwok): The Nangarhar counter-narcotics department on Wednesday said the number of drug addicts has increased in the eastern province due to easy access to drugs, unemployment and improper treatment of the addicted people.
Idrees Sapi, the department head, told Pajhwok Afghan News the number of drug addicts was estimated at more than 100,000 in the province.
“The survey hasn’t finished yet, but the population of drug addicts is predicted at nearly 100,000 individuals. The number includes rehabilitated addicts as well.”
A 300-bed rehab hospital has been established . . .
