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Malik Shahzad:
Islamabad:In response to Pakistan’s escalating drug addiction crisis, a pioneering digital solution was introduced today in Islamabad on World Drug Day. “Clear Minds,” an AI-powered mobile platform developed by Smart Forum in partnership with the Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation (KKAWF), promises to revolutionize the way drug prevention and support services are delivered nationwide.
According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Pakistan had an estimated 6.7 million drug users in 2024, with nearly 2 million classified as addicts, placing the country among those with the highest addiction rates globally. This alarming figure highlights the urgent need for scalable, accessible, and sustainable solutions to tackle substance abuse. Traditional approaches, often limited by infrastructure, stigma, and lack of resources, have failed to reach the majority of those affected.
In this context, technology-driven interventions like Clear Minds are not just timely; they are essential. By leveraging AI and mobile accessibility, the platform has the potential to reach millions who would otherwise remain invisible in the fight against addiction.
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