Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- term disease that can be effectively treated through proper medical care, therapy and intensive nursing, said Iqbal Masud, a member of the National Anti-Drug Committee under the Home Affairs Ministry and Director of the Health & WASH Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission.

He made the remarks while speaking at a family meeting organised by the Ahsania Mission Female Drug Treatment & Rehabilitation Center on Monday at the Health Sector conference room of Dhaka Ahsania Mission in the capital's Shyamoli area.

Iqbal Masud said drug addiction is one of the major social problems worldwide, but recovery is possible through evidence-based treatment following proper guidelines and for a specific duration.

He also stressed the importan...