{"id":315775,"date":"2024-02-06T18:08:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T17:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=315775"},"modified":"2024-02-06T18:08:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T17:08:11","slug":"examining-irans-narcotic-addiction-crisis-and-data-fabrication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/society\/examining-irans-narcotic-addiction-crisis-and-data-fabrication\/","title":{"rendered":"Examining Iran’s Narcotic Addiction Crisis and Data Fabrication"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The spread of addiction in Iran under the rule of the clerics has become an alarming and pervasive issue, with significant implications for the country. The government’s reluctance to provide accurate statistics has led to a lack of transparency regarding the true extent of the problem. Unofficial reports and statistics have shed light on the concerning dimensions of this phenomenon, revealing a disturbing reality.<\/p>\n

A recent report by the Etemad newspaper delved<\/a> into the addiction phenomenon in Iran, offering a detailed examination of various aspects, including the prices and consumption of different drugs across the country. The report highlighted a significant decrease in opium consumption, coupled with a sharp rise in the use of heroin, crystal methamphetamine, and other substances. The escalating consumption of these drugs has been attributed to factors such as the high cost of opium and the addition of impurities to heroin, compelling individuals to increase their daily intake.<\/p>\n

The report also underscored the direct correlation between drug prices and the country’s exchange rates and inflation. Additionally, it revealed that Iran is not only a significant consumer but also a producer of the most dangerous drug, chemical.<\/p>\n

However, the report’s credibility was called into question due to a significant discrepancy in the reported number of addicts in Iran. The government’s manipulation of addiction statistics over the years has created a cloud of uncertainty around the true scale of the problem. Various officials have provided conflicting figures, with some alleging a deliberate suppression of accurate data.<\/p>\n

The gravity of the situation is underscored by Iran’s status as one of the countries with the highest rate of opiate abuse globally. The prevalence of drug use has continued to rise, with official estimates suggesting that about 2 million people use illicit drugs daily in Iran, constituting approximately 2.7% of the population.<\/p>\n

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Watch and judge how the regime ruling #Iran<\/a> is using #narcotics<\/a> as a weapon against the West pic.twitter.com\/5D2OLnnIAp<\/a><\/p>\n

— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) September 25, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n