265 Child Complaints, 773 Drug Cases: Addiction Crisis Grips Kuwait

Despite stricter laws and internal efforts, Kuwait is witnessing a spike in drug abuse cases. Recent Public Prosecution statistics reveal 265 complaints involving children and 773 drug-related cases, including possession and trafficking, in just the first quarter of 2025.

Experts Warn of Societal and Health Crisis

Attorney Enaam Haider noted that drug addiction knows no class boundaries, affecting rich and poor alike. She warned of rising treatment cases and the spread of dangerous, low-cost narcotics targeting youth.

Crime Linked Directly to Drug Use

Attorney Ali Al-Wawan highlighted the connection between addiction and crimes such as theft, embezzlement, and even murder. He stressed that criminal networks profit while society suffers.

Families Suffer Behind the Statistics

Attorney Abdul Mohsen Al-Qattan emphasized the tragic human stories behind the numbers—families in debt, imprisoned breadwinners, and overdose-related deaths are common outcomes of addiction in Kuwait.

Call for Action

Experts call for stronger rehabilitation programs, awareness campaigns, and tougher action against drug networks to combat this growing crisis threatening Kuwait’s social fabric.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff