Easy access, rising addiction: The new face of Northeast’s drug problem
- Posted on July 26, 2026
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In brief
Northeast India confronts an escalating drug epidemic as heroin accessibility expands across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, shifting from traditional cross-border smuggling to widespread street-level distribution. Former addicts reveal the devastating socioeconomic consequences on communities and households. While local rehabilitation organizations provide critical support for recovery and reintegration, law enforcement intensifies operations against Myanmar-connected trafficking syndicates fueling this regional crisis.
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Easy access, rising addiction: The new face of Northeast’s drug problem
Northeast Indias narcotics crisis is no longer confined to cross-border trafficking. As heroin becomes widely available across parts of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, recovering users recount how addiction devastated families and finances. Grassroots groups are helping users rebuild their lives, while authorities continue targeting trafficking networks linked to Myanmar.
