This document discusses drug addiction in Pakistan. It defines drug addiction as the habitual use of substances to alter the mind or body for non-medical reasons. It notes there are over 7 million drug addicts in Pakistan, with 700 deaths from drug addiction daily compared to only 39 from terrorism. The document outlines causes of drug addiction like curiosity, peer pressure, and low self-esteem, and negative effects like health issues, unemployment, and loss of education. It suggests protective factors like alternative activities, self-confidence, and avoiding drug use.