Email the BBC Asian Network News Team Drugs Day: Tue 16 JanA report out soon will claim that young Asians in the UK are getting into drugs faster than ever before - with drugs becoming more readily available. The BBC Asian Network takes a look at how widespread drug use in the Asian community has become.  Have Your SayWhy are young Asians getting into drugs faster than ever? Your story might help others who are struggling with drugs. Arif's StoryArif from Bradford started taking drugs at an early age to make himself 'feel better'. He is currently undergoing rehabilition for the second time in his life. A Mother's StoryDrug addicts are not the only the people who suffer as a result of their habit. Families can also be torn apart. One Southall mum gave an emotional insight in to life with an addict. Ayesha's StoryAyesha's brother Shaan started taking drugs when he was only sixteen years old. He is now in prison and his sister Ayesha spoke to our reporter Shabnam Mahmood about her feelings. Coldhurst in OldhamSome communities are so frustrated with how little police seem to be helping that they have taken matters into their own hands. Our reporter Liza Booth spoke to Mohammed Nanu Mir of Coldhurst in Oldham. Ex Addict's StoryIt all started as a bit of fun for Jaspal. But little did he know that his first puff on a joint as a teenager would dramatically turn his life upside down. South Drugs ProjectDrugs campaigners in the west London town say they are very concerned. Perminder Dhillon of the Drug and Alcohol Action Programme talks about the scale of drug abuse in the area. Useful LinksNational Drugs Helpline - Tel: 0800 77 66 00 |
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