Complexion and Conviction for Consumption of Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances: An Analysis of Health Survey in All Over India

Substance use is ubiquitous with a range of substances being abused the world over. India has a large consumer base of different substance abusers. This has serious repercussions in terms of morbidity & mortality. Narcotic drugs mean those drugs which induce sleep while Psychotropic drugs are those who impact on the mind and alter the ability of mind of the people. There has been increasing the incidence of addiction to certain drugs amongst people belonging to various strata of society particularly amongst young people in our country. This case study was done with reference to INDIA, to determine the prevalence, state wise trends, consumption of drug among different age group, education qualification of those who are taking drugs, which drug is consumed the most and the licit production of OPIUM according to Indian Government and causes of taking psychotropic substances. It is alarming condition that about 70% of the drug abusers falls in the age group of 20 – 40 years old, ultimately resulting in increased suicide cases. According to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India and AIIMS only ¼ th(25 percent) of drug abusers receive treatment and rest of them do not receive any treatment. A more intensive research, action programme, and social movement are needed. It is also needed to strengthen family and social values and religious ethics in order to maintain a stable and drug-free society