
Bangladesh has 7 million drug addicts, ‘over half of them are addicted to yaba’
Bangladesh has at least 7 million drug addicts and 5 million of them are hooked on yaba pills, according to people familiar with the situation.
Oct 2, 2017 | Blog, Drug Addiction Treatment, youth addiction treatment
Yaba has overtaken opiates and hashish as Bangladeshis’ drug of choice, with soaring numbers of the young middle-class experimenting with this highly addictive drug. We look at how the rise of yaba is preparing to take its toll on Bangladeshi society. Sharelines The...
May 15, 2017 | Blog, Drug Addiction Treatment, Prescription Medicine Addiction Treatment
Over-prescription and abuse of benzodiazepines like Relaxen, Easium and Azepam are rampant in Bangladesh and around the world. What is it about this anti-anxiety medication that gets users addicted so quickly? Sharelines How addictive are ‘benzos’ like Easium and...
Apr 17, 2017 | Blog, Drug Addiction Treatment
A recent study carried out in Dhaka has found that the number of women struggling with addiction is on the rise. In this post, we’ll explore this trend and offer insight into some specific issues that women face in regards to substance abuse and addiction. Sharelines...
Dec 12, 2016 | Blog, Drug Addiction Treatment, Recovery
Substance cravings can continue long after you quit using, which can be discouraging for those in recovery. Empower yourself with the knowledge of why this happens, and what you can do about it when it does. Sharelines One of the most reliable strategies for...
Sep 12, 2016 | Blog, Drug Addiction Treatment
Heroin and opium addiction are rampant in Bangladesh, with frightening consequences including HIV transmission and fatal overdose. Would you know it if your loved one was hiding an opiate addiction? Learn its signs here. Sharelines Opiate addiction lends itself to...
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