**HEROIN EPIDEMIC IN PAKISTAN**, FOCUSING ESPECIALLY ON ISLAMABAD. HEROIN DEPENDANCY IS A PRESSING SITUATION THAT HAS AN EFFECT ON NUMEROUS LIVES, AND KNOWLEDGE ITS EFFECTS IS CRUCIAL FOR HELPFUL INTERVENTION AND AVOIDANCE.

---# **Heroin Epidemic in Islamabad, Pakistan**## **1. Prevalence and Scope**Heroin dependancy has become alarmingly prevalent in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. The city's strategic place, porous borders, and proximity to Afghanistan (A significant heroin-making region) lead on the prevalent availability of this potent opioid.- **Figures*