The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), citing the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), reported in its quarterly publication that high-risk drug use in Afghanistan—particularly among women and children—is on the rise.
On Wednesday, September 17, UNAMA released a report stating that among 27,000 drug users observed in public places, 2,670 were women and more than 2,000 were children.
According to the report, 75 percent of injecting drug users share equipment, while access to quality treatment—especially in rural areas—remains extremely limited.
UNAMA further noted that during the most recent reporting period, approximately 34 percent of those seeking treatment in rehabilitation centers were women. Of these, 371 women and children successfully completed inpatient treatment.
Quoting the UNODC, the report added that more than 51,000 drug users in 13 provinces have been provided with treatment and educational support.
In addition, nearly 4,000 farming families have received assistance to abandon opium poppy cultivation.
Previous reports have also indicated a rise in the use and trafficking of synthetic drugs in Afghanistan.
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