Salik Project UK Blog

Read about our work and approach to tackling addiction in South Asian communities

How to Support a Loved One Who Is Isolating Due to Addiction: 5 Tips for South Asian Families

Sep 11, 20252 min read

Laughing Gas and Our Communities: What Families Need to Know

These are nitrous oxide canisters—commonly called laughing gas—and they’re increasingly being used as a recreational drug. While it might look harmless, it is causing serious harm in our communities, especially among young South Asian men.

Aug 29, 20253 min read

The Hungry Ghost: Trauma, Addiction, and the Quest to Fill the Void

"The question is never ‘Why the addiction?’ but ‘Why the pain?’”

Jul 21, 20254 min read

How to Support a Loved One from a South Asian Background Struggling with Addiction

Addiction affects every community, but within South Asian families, it can be wrapped in layers of stigma, shame, and silence. If you know someone from a Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian, or wider South Asian background struggling with addiction, your support can be life-changing. Here’s how to help in a compassionate, culturally sensitive way.

Jul 14, 20252 min read

Behind Closed Doors: The Silent Struggle of Addiction in South Asian Families

In many South Asian families, addiction is not just a personal battle—it’s a source of shame. Whether it affects a son, daughter, parent,...

Jun 27, 20252 min read

Addiction in South Asian Communities: We Need to Talk

Addiction is a growing and often hidden crisis within South Asian communities across the United Kingdom.

Jun 24, 20254 min read