CHALLENGING DIMENSION OF THE PROBLEM OF DRUG ABUSE IN INDIA: A SOCIO-LEGAL ANALYSIS

In India drug abuse is big problem it creates branches of problems like poverty, unemployment, irresponsibility towards family. If we are trying to discuss about any problem, we are getting two things in our mind usually those are causes and its solution. This study is a study on drug abuse in Indian perspective so this study is an attempt to discuss the causes and solution of the problem of drug abuse. Causes of drug abuse can be categorized in three ways social, economic and mental causes. At present we have various laws to prevent drug abuse but there is lack of implementation and lacunae in it. Social responsibility is also important to curb the problem of drug abuse, this study is an attempt to suggest social as well as legal responsibilities to curb it. This paper is focusing on the problem of drug abuse and analyse the existing law related to curb the problem of drug abuse in India. It is an evaluation on policies of government relating to supply of drugs and its proper inspection. This study is an attempt to provide suggestions to curb the problem of drug abuse. This study is trying to assist to central and state government for counselling, identification, treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts