Zarifjon Ashurov
Zarifjon Ashurov is the chief narcologist of Uzbekistan and the director of the Republican Specialized Scientific-Practical Medical Center for Mental Health. He has been vocal about the increasing prevalence of synthetic drug use among youth in Uzbekistan, highlighting alarming cases, including that of a 10-year-old child. Ashurov emphasizes the need for a holistic approach in combating drug addiction, focusing not only on physical treatment but also addressing psychological issues and social reintegration, as many young people turn to drugs due to underlying mental health problems.
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Zarifjon Ashurov is the director of the Republican Specialized Scientific-Practical Medical Center for Mental Health.
Toshkentda BMTning giyohvandlikka qarshi CHAMPS loyihasiga start berildi. Bu qanday loyiha? – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – Gazeta
Uzbekistan· 2025-12-10
Zarifjon Ashurov highlighted that the number of drug patients has significantly increased over the past five years.
“Raqamlar o‘sishda davom etyapti”. O‘zbekistonda narkojinoyatchilikka qarshi qanday kurashilmoqda? – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – GazetaUzbekistan· 2025-12-03
Zarifjon Ashurov is the chief narcologist of Uzbekistan and director of the Republican Specialized Scientific-Practical Medical Center for Mental Health.
“O‘zbekistonda oxirgi 5 yilda narkobemorlar ro‘yxatiga olinganlar soni 53 foizga ko‘paydi” — bosh narkolog – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – GazetaUzbekistan· 2025-12-02
Zarifjon Ashurov explains the stages of treatment for patients in the psychiatric system.
“Ruhiy kasallar uchun reabilitatsiya markazlari kerak”. 7 yoshli qizini o‘ldirgan ayol voqeasi bo‘yicha rasmiylar nima deydi?Uzbekistan· 2025-09-13
Zarifjon Ashurov is the Chief Narcologist of the Ministry of Health who highlighted the increasing issue of pharmacy-related drug addiction.
O‘zbekistonda narkotiklarga qarshi kurash sun’iy intellekt yordamida kuchaytiriladi – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – GazetaUzbekistan· 2025-07-09
Zarifjon Ashurov is the chief narcologist of Uzbekistan who reported that there is a 10-year-old child among the narcological patients.
O‘zbekistonda 2024-yili 10 kishi giyohvandlik vositalaridan zaharlanib vafot etdi – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – GazetaUzbekistan· 2025-07-04
Zarifjon Ashurov is the chief narcologist of Uzbekistan and discusses the rising issue of synthetic drug addiction among youth.
“Narkobemorlar ro‘yxatida 10 yoshli bola ham bor” — O‘zbekiston bosh narkologi – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – GazetaUzbekistan· 2025-07-01