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Volume 5, Issue 2

Title : Children Under The Influence Of Narcotic Drugs With Special Reference To Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances, Act, 1985: A Review On Drug Addiction And Abuse In India

Author : Prof. (Dr.) S.P.S Shekhawat-a, Shivina Rathore-b

Abstract :

Transportation of illegal substances proves to be a major issue for vulnerable sections especially juveniles belonging to the urban as well as rural areas, working children, neglected, abandoned, runaway, trafficked and children belonging to different cultural and political fields. Substance Use Disorders is increasing among youth. The truth is, that there is no adequate effective mechanism for regulation of illegal substances and its use among youth.

This paper deals with factors related to juvenile drug users, problems of drug abuse, social as well as the legal implications, reasons for their addiction, drug dealing, involvement in dangerous drug trades, juvenile homes and treatment and further, who are identified as addicts along with recognising the pattern of drug dependence. The paper also highlights detailed analysis of preferences, family backgrounds, several social, environment related and other economic elements. The problem must be solved in a timely effective manner otherwise, it will have significant socio, political, cultural and economic adverse effects. 

The Objective of the Justice imparting set-up is to deal with the challenges of the dangerous problem of drug addiction and abuse among children which hampers their physical, psychological, social, mental growth and to take effective steps to implement various policies, schemes, laws, child welfare guidelines with further concentration on the genetic dynamics correlations, psychosocial, socio legal and economic influences in India.

Keywords: Children, Drug Addiction and Abuse, Environmental Health Risk Factors, Substance Use Disorders

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