Drug abuse is known to be prevalent among young adults, warranting efforts to increase awareness about harmful effects and to change attitudes. I have seen a lot of young people walking around smoking a hashish-filled cigarette openly. The increasing use of drugs is disturbing. Young adults have started using heroin that was earlier only confined the elders. In a big metropolitan like Karachi, they are reported to have parties in which they use drugs of various kinds. Efforts need to be made to increase student awareness regarding the side effects of drugs. This can be achieved through educating students about the adverse effects of drugs and the moral and religious implications of drugs. This may help to bring about a positive impact. Proper student-counselling facilities and healthier avenues for recreation are also required.

Source: The Post, 24 Feb 2008