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Volume : III, Issue : IV, May - 2013 DRUG ABUSE AND THE ROLE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT G.S.VENUMADHAVA AND SANJEEVA N.ALUR Published By : Laxmi Book Publication Abstract : In the psychological and sociological contexts, drug is a term for habit forming
substance which directly affects the brain or nervous system. More precisely, it refers to
“any chemical substance which affects bodily function, mood, perception or
consciousness which has potential for misuse, and which may be harmful to the
individual or the society (Jullian 1977) In terms of this definition, the frequent use of
drug is considered so dangerous and some times even immoral and anti – social that it
arouses a variety of indignant and hostile sentiments on the part of general public.
Drug abuse may be perceived both as aberrant behavior and as a social
problem. In the former sense, it is regarded as an evidence of individuals social
maladjustment: in the latter sense it is viewed as a wide spread condition that has
harmful consequences for society 'Drug abuse' is the use of illicit drug or misuse of
legitimate drug resulting into physical or psychological harm. It includes smoking ganja
or hashish, taking heroin or cocaine or LSD, injecting morphine and so for. These are
sometimes referred to as being high on speed or trip or getting kicks.
In India drug addiction is spreading like wild fire as could be seen from the fact,
drugs smuggled even dead bodies !! The supreme court of India, in Dawood Lama's case
confirmed the conviction of accused, a foreign national under the prevention of illicit
Traffic in Narcotic Drugs & psychotropic substances Act 1988 and sentenced him to 10
years rigorous imprisonment and to pay a fine a fine of Rs. 1 Lakh.
The main policy under laying the Act is prohibit supply and distribution
(trafficking) of prohibited drugs, for which minimum sentence of 10 years which may
extend to 20 years with minimum fine of rupees 1 lakh and maximum up to 2 lakhs has
been prescribed. The Act makes no distinction between a drug addict and a drug –
trafficker in respect of punishment except under sections 27 & 64. Keywords : Article : Cite This Article : G.S.VENUMADHAVA AND SANJEEVA N.ALUR, (2013). DRUG ABUSE AND THE ROLE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT. Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. III, Issue. IV, http://oldisrj.lbp.world/UploadedData/2437.pdf References : - Ahuja Ram (1997) 'Social Problems in India Rawat publications Jaipur & New Delhi.
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