**HEROIN EPIDEMIC IN PAKISTAN**, FOCUSING SPECIFICALLY ON ISLAMABAD. HEROIN ADDICTION IS A PRESSING ISSUE THAT AFFECTS COUNTLESS LIVES, AND UNDERSTANDING ITS IMPACT IS CRUCIAL FOR EFFECTIVE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION.

---# **Heroin Epidemic in Islamabad, Pakistan**## **1. Prevalence and Scope**Heroin addiction has become alarmingly prevalent in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. The city's strategic location, porous borders, and proximity to Afghanistan (a major heroin-producing country) contribute to the widespread availability of this potent opioid.- **S