HealthMizoram Warns of Licence Cancellations Over Codeine Syrup Abuse
Mizoram Health Minister Lalrinpuii warned that drug licences of dealers violating laws on pharmaceutical drugs, especially codeine syrup, may be cancelled. An inter-ministerial meeting in Aizawl discussed rising drug abuse, noting heroin shortages have led to increased pharmaceutical misuse. Officials reported seizures and arrests, including licensed dealers, highlighting codeine syrup as the most abused drug in the state.
Hindustan Times··Aizawl




