How Kerala's drug problem has percolated schools, college campuses & middle-class homes

Описание: Kerala, known for its literacy and social progress, is now witnessing a silent epidemic—rising drug addiction among teenagers. With a 300% surge in drug-related cases over three years, de-addiction centers now house girls as young as 12. Experts blame accessibility, social media, and cinema for normalizing drug use, while enforcement alone struggles to contain the crisis.
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