RESEARCH &

USER
ANALYSIS
BY : NAJMA BIBI
ROLL NO : 10
 UNODC REPORT 2013

 The development of drug use in

Pakistan can be seen in three
successive as well as partially
overlapping phases.

 The traditional drug use, which

still exists in some parts of
Pakistan involves the use of
opium, hashish (charas or cannabis
resin) or bhang - a drink made
from cannabis leaves.

 At the time of Enforcement of

Hudood Ordinance in 1979, that
put ban on the cultivation, sale and
use of opium there were
approximately 100,000 registered
opium users in the country.

 Beginning in the 1980’s, the

heroin epidemic reached Pakistan
spreading rapidly through the male
population.
 In addition to the historical and geographical context,
socio-demographic, psychological, economic factors
also play a role in determining drug misuse.

 Features of life such as unemployment and post-

traumatic stress disorders are highly associated with
substance use. In addition, cultural and environmental
factors including the availability of both licit and illicit
substances are likely to render many segments of the
Pakistani population - from both urban and rural areas -
increasingly vulnerable to drug use.
SUPPLY :

 Pakistan sits on one of the world’s busiest drug trafficking

corridors, largely due to the cultivation of opium poppy and
cannabis in neighbouring Afghanistan. According to UNODC
estimates 40 per cent of the drugs (heroin & charas) produced in
Afghanistan are routed through Pakistan
WORLD DRUG REPORT 2018
DRUG USE ESTIMATE
DRUG USERS ESTIMATE
 An estimated six per cent of the population in
Pakistan, or 6.7 million people, aged between 15
and 64 had used drugs in the past year, including
those who had used at least once as well as regular
drug users.
 4.25 million people are thought to be suffering
from drug use disorders and drug dependence
DRUGS USERS IN KPK :
 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has the highest prevalence of drug use in
Pakistan, with 10.9 per cent of the adult population using
drugs.
 Cannabis, opioid, and tranquiliser or sedative use were the
highest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with prevalence rates of 4.7
per cent, 5.8 per cent, and 2.4 per cent respectively.
 Opiates are used by 1.4 per cent of the population, with
140,000 using heroin and 84,000 using opium.
 Levels of dependent drug use among opiate users in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa were found to be higher when compared to
dependence levels in other provinces
USERS VS CAPACITY :
 Over4 million people using different substances
in Pakistan are considered to be suffering from
drug use disorders or are dependent requiring
some form of intervention to address their drug
use.
 On the other hand, the national capacity to
provide treatment is limited to no more than
30,000 slots annually
 COMORBID MEDICAL CONDITIONS :
 Common comorbid medical conditions in those battling substance abuse include:

 Comorbid Heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions

 Respiratory conditions
 Liver disease
 Kidney problems
 Cancer
 Diabetes
 Hypertension
 Asthma
 Skin Infections
 Infectious diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and hepatitis B and C
 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
 Anemia
 Gastrointestinal conditions
 Arthritis
 Chronic pain
 Mental health and neurological disorders
CARDIOVASCULAR &
PULMONARY CONDITIONS :

Smoking drugs can increase the odds for a

comorbid lung infection or disease, asthma,
bronchitis, pneumonia, or chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD occurs when
the pulmonary immune system is disrupted and
inflammation may occur, causing chronic
bronchitis or emphysema.
 INFECTIOUS DISEASES

 Injection drug use also increases these risks as injection

drug users (IDU) often share dirty needles that may be
contaminated. Hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV)
are the most common forms of viral hepatitis commonly
comorbid with substance abuse
GASTROINTESTINAL AND POOR
NUTRITIONAL CONDITIONS
DIABETES,
STOMACH,LIVER DISEASES :
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS :
• Drugs may cause stomach
ulcers or damage to the
esophagus, especially if
they are ingested regularly.

• Liver disease is also a

common side effect of
chronic high levels of
alcohol consumption, as
alcohol changes the fatty
tissue in the liver.
SKIN & DENTAL
 The use of dirty needles CANCER :
or not properly cleaning
the injection site may
cause bacterial infections
or cellulites. Meth
abusers may pick at their
skin, while under the
influence of the drug,
potentially causing
infections.
 Chronic abusers of meth
may also suffer from
dental disease, often
called meth mouth.
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AREA CALCULATIONS