Q&A

Is UDTA Punjab a real story?

Is UDTA Punjab a real story?

According to the latest reports, Shahid’s character in Udta Punjab is based on Honey Singh. While the filmmakers have official denied any such rumours, but a source from the film’s unit has told DNA, “The whole cult of the wild raunchy Punjabi rock star was spearheaded by Yo Yo Honey Singh.

Which state is famous for drugs?

As per the state wise NCRB data, Punjab has emerged at the top position with 10,220 registered cases in 2012 followed by Uttar Pradesh with 6,755 cases, Maharashtra, 1,903 cases, Tamil Nadu, 1,402 cases and Rajasthan with 1,115 cases.

Why prevention is so important?

Prevention and proper screenings are important to your health and can help you treat potential health problems before they develop or worsen. It’s important to have a primary care physician that you can see for regular check-ups or when you get sick.

What are the benefits of prevention?

The benefits include higher productivity, lower treatment costs, less suffering and premature mortality, and more cohesive families—and, of course, happier, better adjusted, more successful young people.

What’s the rate of drug abuse in Punjab?

Near border areas the rate of heroin abuse among 15 to 25 year olds is as high as 75% – the percentage is 73% in other rural areas throughout the region. A Department of Social Security Development of Women and Children suggested that as many as 67% of rural households in Punjab will have at least one drug addict in the family.

Is there a drug abuse epidemic in India?

India too is caught in this vicious circle of drug abuse, and the numbers of drug addicts are increasing day by day. The bane of drug abuse in Punjab has acquired the proportions of a pestilence that has shaken the entire society in the state. It is observed that in Punjab “drug abuse” is a raging epidemic, especially among the young.

What was the survey of opiod dependence in Punjab?

The survey called as Punjab Opiod Dependence Survey (PODS) was organised by the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) at AIIMS in collaboration with Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses, a Delhi based non-profit organisation.

Which is the most drug affected state in India?

The other four were Mizoram, Manipur, Assam and Uttar Pradesh. Here’s another statistic that places Punjab on top: about 44.5% of total convicts under the NDPS Act in India at the end of 2014 were in Punjab, and the figure has consistently increased over the years.