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NC highlights root causes and urgent reforms to address youth substance abuse

Jun 07, 2025 3 mins read
NC highlights root causes and urgent reforms to address youth substance abuse

The Social and Cultural Affairs Committee (SCAC) of the National Council (NC) has clarified that youth substance abuse in Bhutan stems from a range of interconnected social, familial, and systemic factors.

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