Abstract

Evaluative Trends of Illicit Drugs Uses In India and Analysis of Indian and International Laws of Prohibition of Drugs of Abuse

Author(s): Prashant Mehta

A drug is any biological substance, synthetic or non-synthetic, that is taken primarily for non-dietary needs. It is usually synthesized outside an organism, but introduced into an organism to produce its action. Drug addiction is a growing problem in India. This paper highlights the statistics and trends of abuse of most common illicit drugs in children in India and laws both in India and Internationally for prohibition of drugs of abuse