Control Of Drug Abuse In India: An Overview

Abstract

The problem of drug abuse has become a global public health concern and is fast assuming alarming proportions in India. No part of the world is unaffected by this issue and India is under the grips of substance abuse. Drug is a chemical substance, associated with distinct physical and psychological effects. It alters a person’s normal bodily processes or functions. In medical terms a drug is substances prescribed by a physician or manufactured expressly for the purpose of treating and preventing diseases and ailment by its chemical nature and effect on the structure and functions of a living organism. Drug abuse or substance abuse refers to the use of certain chemicals for the purpose of creating pleasurable effects on the brain. The use of illegal drugs or the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs for purposes other than those for which they are meant to be used, or in excessive amounts. Drug abuse may lead to social, physical, emotional, and job-related problems.