VISAKHAPATNAM: Though Andhra Pradesh has low proportion of drug users when compared to other states, the drug abuse and alcohol addiction have been driving 250 to 300 people, including women, to suicide a year for the past few years. Experts say government and enforcement agencies must focus on spreading scientific awareness to deal with the drug menace.
Experts feel that the Covid-19 fuelled drug use in parts of state. Youngsters and students in cities and rural pockets got addicted to cannabis and a few other sedative drugs during the pandemic.
