New Delhi, May 7 -- The greatest wealth of a nation is its youth and addiction steals that wealth silently.Drug addiction today stands as one of the most serious social challenges confronting Jammu and Kashmir, the strategic border state that has mostly hit the headlines for the wrong region. In a region known for its rich intellectual legacy, cultural depth, and exceptionally talented youth, the growing problem of substance abuse presents a deeply worrying contradiction. The Valley's youth, often described as its greatest strength and future, possess immense potential. Yet, a significant section is being drawn into the dark cycle of drug and substance abuse.

This alarming trend is not merely a public health concern but a multidimensiona...