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Kashmir’s Children at Risk: Doctors Highlight Digital Addiction Epidemic

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Kashmir’s Children at Risk: Doctors Highlight Digital Addiction Epidemic

Digital addiction among Kashmir’s children has reached ‘pandemic’ level, say doctors; Dr Sushil Razdan & Dr Kaisar Ahmed call for collective action to prevent devastating impact of screen addiction Srinagar, Feb 01 : Digital addiction among children in Jammu and Kashmir has reached alarming levels, with medical experts calling for urgent intervention to curb its impact. Renowned neurologist Dr Sushil Razdan, speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said early mobile phone use has harmful effects on brain development. He strongly advised against exposing children under the age of…

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Kashmir’s Youth at Risk from Drug Abuse: ‘Not My Kid’ mentality prevails with Over 10 Lakh active users in the Valley

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Kashmir's Youth at Risk from Drug Abuse: 'Not My Kid' mentality prevails with Over 10 Lakh active users in the Valley

Over 10 Lakh Active Drug Users in Kashmir’s Vulnerable Youth Population By: Javid Amin Drug addiction, a ubiquitous and alarming problem, is not confined to any particular region and affects diverse populations even in unexpected locations such as Kashmir. The prevalence of substance abuse in this conflict-ridden region is not widely acknowledged, with approximately one million active drug addicts plaguing the land, posing dire consequences for both individuals and society as a whole. Drug addiction is a significant issue in Kashmir, with an estimated 10 lakh active drug addicts. The…

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