Topic:
Country: India
Delegate Name: Evalea Brown
India has seen a rise in substance abuse in recent years. Alarming amounts of addiction to alcohol, marijana, heroin, as well as, other illegal substances. These drugs affect millions of people directly relating to physical and mental health concerns. This in turn is creating social and security concerns for their population. India recognizes the importance of combating these issues, and is taking steps to eliminate them.
India currently has The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985 a collection of laws restricting the use, sale, and possession of certain drugs. Additionally India has recently implemented the inclusion of information on substance abuse to be a mandatory part of school curriculums. India also has created facilities and programs designed to help people struggling with addiction.
As India continues to recognize the rise of addiction and illicit use of drugs, India plans to create additional laws to fight against the use of illegal drugs. Stronger punishment and reduction of the criminal element is crucial in the effort to reduce the supply and demand of these harmful drugs. India also is looking to continually elevate education to help people struggling with addiction hoping to reduce the demand.
