Srinagar, Oct. 29 -- The Problem Considering the social stigma attached to drug addiction, it's practically impossible to accurately compile details regarding the same. Nevertheless, by interpolating data from various studies and surveys conducted on sample groups as well as information regarding addicts undergoing rehabilitation in government/ private institutions, a fair assessment on the severity of this problem can be gauged. Available data confirms that drug menace in J&K is rapidly increasing and if not checked could assume gargantuan proportions. A recent study reveals that "While India as a whole has increasingly transitioned from a transit hub into a major consumer zone for illicit substances; the situation in J&K has reached a p...