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00:42In Central Asia, health officials report new patterns of dependency, including the non-medical use of pharmaceuticals, such as sedatives
00:50and antidepressants, adding complexity to diagnosis and care.
00:54People that go to the pharmacy and buy tranquilizers, antidepressants, sleeping pills, that in certain doses they can produce certain
01:04effects. So that should also be part of the picture.
01:07Uzbekistan's presidential administration has proposed creating a central Asian network of addiction specialists to share expertise in treatment and rehabilitation
01:16with the potential base in Samarkand.
01:36The prevention efforts are increasingly focused on younger populations, as early awareness is seen as key to reducing long-term
01:47health risks.
01:47At the center of this issue is public health. Officials say protecting vulnerable groups through prevention and treatment will define
01:55the effectiveness of the overall response.
01:57Rushana Alekbarova, Euronews, Samarkand.
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