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Title:
SUBSTANCE, SOCIETY, STIGMA: ASSESSING THE RESPONSE TO DRUG ABUSE INTERVENTIONS IN INDIA

Authors:
Tarini Sehgal

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Tarini Sehgal
Pathways School Gurgaon

MLA 8
Sehgal, Tarini. "SUBSTANCE, SOCIETY, STIGMA: ASSESSING THE RESPONSE TO DRUG ABUSE INTERVENTIONS IN INDIA." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 5, no. 4, Apr. 2020, pp. 991-999, ijsser.org/more2020.php?id=73. Accessed Apr. 2020.
APA(6)
Sehgal, T. (2020, April). SUBSTANCE, SOCIETY, STIGMA: ASSESSING THE RESPONSE TO DRUG ABUSE INTERVENTIONS IN INDIA. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 5(4), 991-999. Retrieved from ijsser.org/more2020.php?id=73
Chicago
Sehgal, Tarini. "SUBSTANCE, SOCIETY, STIGMA: ASSESSING THE RESPONSE TO DRUG ABUSE INTERVENTIONS IN INDIA." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 5, no. 4 (April 2020), 991-999. Accessed April, 2020. ijsser.org/more2020.php?id=73.

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Abstract:
18% of the total burden of diseases in the world is attributed to the use of psychoactive substances including prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs. Substance abuse is defined as the patterned use of a substance that leads to dependence, the degradation of physical and mental health, and harm to society. Governments across the world, especially in developing countries have failed to tackle this growing public health crisis that not only targets vulnerable sections of the society but also adds to the economic burden the people and the state are forced to bear. This paper has explored the reasons behind the failure of subsequent central and state governments in India to deal with the growing rates of substance abuse in the country. The lack of understanding of the physiological aspects of dependence and abuse and its characterization as a 'choice' has hampered the ability of the state to introduce holistic policies. Needle exchange programs and long term rehabilitation facilities have been found to be key in the fight against substance abuse because the basis for engagement with those affected by substance abuse is their characterization as 'victims' of state failure and not as criminals. Through a comprehensive analysis of policies introduced in the west, this paper has sought to provide policy recommendations aimed at improving the lives of the most vulnerable communities that are affected by the substance abuse pandemic.

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