HIGH PREVALENCE of DRUG ABUSE by YOUTH

Published March 25, 2014

HIGH PREVALENCE OF DRUG ABUSE BY YOUTH
Massive rush of patients at the de-addiction centres in SMHS and Police Control room's (PCR) reveals manifold increase of drug abuse among youth in the age group of 18-35 years. The Psychiatric unit at SMHS presents has been witnessing massive rush of …
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