Drug Addiction: The Nepalese Context
The proliferation of drugs all over the world is a tragic reality and Nepal is no exception to this fact. In Nepal, marijuana and its byproducts have traditionally been used for medical purposes as well as playing a role in cultural and religious occasions for hundreds of years. Even today in certain communities people who use marijuana on a regular basis are not considered addicted. However, overuse of marijuana and other pharmaceutical drugs, particularly heroin, has escalated since the early 1970s, when the hippies began to enter into Nepal. On the other hand, as in many other countries, alcohol and tobacco dependence have been found to be strongly associated.... Read More
Can drug addiction be treated?
Yes, but it’s not simple. Because addiction is a chronic disease, people can’t simply stop using drugs for a few days and be cured. Most patients need long-term or repeated care to stop using completely and recover their lives.
Addiction treatment must help the person do the following:
) Stop using drugs
) Stay drug-free
) Be productive in the family, at work, and in society
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