Kuwait: The health authorities have surveyed more than 70,000 drug addicts in Kuwait.
“The number of drug addicts has increased by 25% over the past three years”, said Kuwait Pharmacists’ Society Chairman Dr. Hani Zakariya.
According to latest statistics, more than 7500 drug addicts are currently under the treatment at the detoxification rehab centre.
Dr. Zakariya released the figures as he addressed the first conference on combating drug addiction in Kuwait.