ARTICLE ON ILLEGAL DRUG USE

AUTHOR– Anshika Aggarwal, Student at Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidayalaya, Department of law, Sonipat

Best Citation – Anshika Aggarwal, ARTICLE ON ILLEGAL DRUG USE, ILE Monthly Review, 1 (5) of 2023, Pg. 44-48, ISBN – 978-81-961828-8-5

ABSTRACT

In this world, illicit drug use continues to pose a significant risk to public health. The drug use is mainly related to cigarette and alcohol consumption, abuse prevalence, seems to be the first step in preventing and controlling drug consumption. Drug consumption has become a worldwide problem and the cause of death. The problem of Drug consumption and drug abuse is responsible for millions of deaths and millions of new cases of HIV every year. Since many years, India is seeing a rising trend in drug addiction. Drug causes many health problems in Individuals. Economic burden, disturbed families’ environment, violence and psychological problems are other consequences of drug abuse in the family. Drug consumption among youth is another major area of concern because more than the half of persons uses drugs before the age of 15 years. This research article highlights the causes of drug abuse, and describes the treatment and prevention of drug abuse and addiction for proper management of the problem. 

Keywords:- Drug Addiction, HIV, Drug Consumption, Illicit Drug, Drug Abuse