--- # **Heroin Epidemic in Islamabad, Pakistan** ## **1. Prevalence and Scope** Heroin addiction is now alarmingly common in Islamabad, the capital town of Pakistan. The town's strategic location, porous borders, and proximity to Afghanistan (a major heroin-developing region) contribute to the popular availability of the powerful opioid. - **Figures**: https://aloisk777jyn5.wikirecognition.com/user