PQ: Increase in Drug Use Among Teenagers: Authorities Express Concern

In response to a question from Chetan Baboolall to the Minister of Health, Avinash Ramtohul presented a worrying overview regarding the admissions of teenagers into public health institutions for drug-related issues. According to the data provided, the number of recorded cases has been increasing in recent years: 117 admissions in 2021, 97 in 2022, 126 in 2023, 139 in 2024, and 173 in 2025. This trend indicates a significant upward trajectory, which is alarming...