02Jun 2026
Codeine Syrup Abuse Emerges as a Public Challenge
Codeine Syrup Abuse Emerges as Public Challenge Why in the News ? The seizure of around 7,500 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup in Bihar has highlighted the growing misuse of the drug. Experts link the rise in addiction cases, particularly among youth, to its use as a substitute for alcohol following the State’s prohibition policy. …
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