Ice intoxication is a term that refers to the harmful effects of using ice, which is a form of methamphetamine, a powerful and addictive stimulant drug. Ice intoxication can cause physical and mental health problems, such as paranoia, psychosis, anxiety, chest pain, stroke, overdose and death.

According to reports, youth in Pakistan are becoming addicted to ice intoxication because of various factors, such as peer pressure, curiosity, easy availability, low cost, lack of awareness, stress, depression and boredom . Ice is often seen as a status symbol or a party drug among young people who want to fit in or have a fun in upper middle class culture. However, this culture is spreading to all tiers of classes, unfortunately. Therefore, there is a dire need to counter this culture and ensure an Intoxication-free youth in Pakistan.

Here are a few of the strategies to counter rising ice intoxication in Pakistan :

It’s essential to increase public awareness and education about the dangers and consequences of ice use through media campaigns, school programs and community outreach. It’s critically significant that parents remain vigilant about the activities of their kids including girls. Then, enhancing law enforcement and border control to prevent the trafficking and smuggling of ice into the country is vital.

It is also important to provide accessible and affordable treatment and rehabilitation services for ice users who want to quit or reduce their use. Therefore, it’s important to support families and communities to prevent and intervene in ice use among young people through counseling, mentoring and peer support. Promotion of healthy alternatives and coping skills for young people to deal with stress, boredom and emotional issues without resorting to ice use is beneficial.

Lastly, it’s essential that society take care of the victims on one side & take necessary action also to prevent it. Law enforcement agencies should not spare the suppliers of ice Intoxication. It’s important to eliminate the supply chain network of ice Intoxication & punish the criminals accordingly. The youth is innocent & should be rehabilitated but all those who are involved in the Intoxication economy must be punished accordingly.