For many Tibetans living in exile, life is a balancing act between cultural preservation and daily survival. Generations have grown up far from their Himalayan homeland, often in impoverished refugee settlements across India and Nepal. Amid this struggle, a quieter crisis has emerged—addiction. Whether it’s alcohol, opioids, or prescription drugs, substance abuse has taken a […]

In the quiet exile communities of India and Nepal, many young Tibetans face a growing yet often unspoken crisis: addiction. Displacement, poverty, cultural disconnection, and psychological trauma have left many vulnerable to substance abuse. Lacking adequate healthcare and support systems, some Tibetan families are looking far beyond their borders for help—and increasingly, their hopes are […]