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Can you elaborate on the drug addiction you've alluded to? Alcohol? Opiates? I'm interested in learning more about Punjab, which is why I ask.
by wavefunction 11y ago
Can you elaborate on the drug addiction you've alluded to? Alcohol? Opiates? I'm interested in learning more about Punjab, which is why I ask.
- kjsingh 11y agohttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/19/world/asia/drug-addiction-is-a-growing-problem-in-punjab.html http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/19/world/asia/drug-addiction-... Both! Many villages are now fighting to stop opening up of Wine shops (some small villages have one school and 3-4 wine shops!). It is said that the corrupt elements in Punjab Govt. get a cut for every wine shop opened in Punjab. They also own most of the bus network.
- kranner 11y agoJust saw this article: http://www.indiaspend.com/cover-story/indias-soaring-drug-problem-455-rise-in-seizures-26787 http://www.indiaspend.com/cover-story/indias-soaring-drug-pr... As kjsingh says, it's both. Expand the list to any kind of high: prescription painkillers, Iodex, even lizards: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Drunkards-turn-to-lizards-for-a-high/articleshow/14683945.cms http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Drunkards-...