The government estimates the number of addicts in Afghanistan could be as many as five percent of its 25 million people . Government officials say 1.2 million Afghans are now addicted to drugs . United Nations says growing drug use could lead to HIV/AIDS crisis . Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said he will not sign the treaty because it doesn't address his country's opium problem.
Government officials say 1.2 million Afghans are now addicted to drugs . United Nations says growing drug use could lead to HIV/AIDS crisis . Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said he will not sign the treaty because it doesn't address his country's opium problem.