Concern over rising opioid analgesic abuse in Manipur
Manipur has seen a surge in opioid analgesic misuse, as escalating prices of illicit narcotics linked to ongoing ethnic tensions push users toward prescription painkillers. The conflict‑driven drug market inflation has made illegal drugs less affordable, prompting a shift to pharmaceutical opioids that are more accessible. Authorities warn of growing addiction risks amid the region’s instability.