Socio demographic characteristics of male heroin addicts

Current descriptive study on heroin addiction in Karachi, Pakistan was conducted to explore the socio demographic characteristics of male addicts who belong to lower socioeconomic status. Descriptive study. Karachi, Pakistan. The sample of 306 heroin addicts was taken from Karachi, Pakistan. Detailed interviews were conducted according to the form developed by researchers. Means, standard deviations and percentages were calculated by using SPSS [V.12]. The results indicate that mean age of the sample was 32.87 [range- 10-70 years]. The majority of [62%] individuals had gotten education below 5[th] grade, 42 [13.72%] had gotten education till 5[th] grade. 58.2% of addicts were single. The mean of total duration of drug use in our sample was 11.99 years [range= 1-41 years]. 34.3% of addicts were involved in different crimes and were arrested. In overall sample 51% were involved in pre marital and extra marital sexual relations

Impact of television on well-being of society

This paper attempts to analyze the the role of advancement in communication technology and technological development specially Television. It focuses on the role of television in individual behavior, our culture, political sphere and social relations. Economic impact of television and the impact of religious advancement were also discussed. It is concluded that the prospects of the electronic media in Pakistan seem bright marked by rapid expansion, technological growth, professional and skilled manpower. The viewing of TV is gaining popularity across the nation, showing interest of the people in times of leisure and enjoyment. No medium is more influential than television in educating, being within reach of masses, arousing awareness and bringing the universe within the global village. It has everlasting impact on all spheres of human life and any kind of surrounding environments. However, much more has to be done and researched to attain maximum benefits from television, instead of using it for vested interests of the stakeholders