Children as victims of drugs

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CHILDREN AS VICTIMS
OF DRUGS
PARIKH ABHISHEK J
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The ACTS
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Bill, 1985 was introduced in
the Lok Sabha on 23 August 1985.
It was passed by both the Houses of Parliament and it was assented by the
President on 16 September 1985.
It came into force on 14 November 1985 as THE NARCOTIC DRUGS AND
PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES ACT, 1985 (shortened to NDPS Act).
Under the NDPS Act, it is illegal for a person to produce/manufacture/cultivate,
possess, sell, purchase, transport, store, and/or consume any narcotic drug or
psychotropic substance.

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GOALS
The four strategic goals are:
GOAL 1: Identify the biological, environmental, behavioral, and
social causes and consequences of drug use and addiction across
the lifespan.
GOAL 2: Develop new and improved strategies to prevent drug use
and its consequences.
GOAL 3: Develop new and improved treatments to help people with
substance use disorders achieve and maintain a meaningful and
sustained recovery.
GOAL 4: Increase the public health impact of NIDA research and
programs.

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PRINCIPLES
AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF DRUG DEPENDENCE
TREATMENT.
SCREENING,ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
PLANNING.
EVIDENCE-INFORMED DRUG DEPENDENCE TREATMENT.
DRUG DEPENDENCE TREATMENT, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND
PATIENT DIGNITY.
TARGETING SPECIAL SUBGROUPS AND CONDITIONS.

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CHARACTERISTICS
All drug dependency exhibits similar characteristics—
• Chronic, progressive, and relapsing disease.
• Biological, psychological, and sociological components.
• Denial.
• Lying and deceit.
• Continuation despite negative consequences.
• Changes in normal behavior.

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THE PSYCHOLOGICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Abrupt changes in mood.
Decrease in ability to enjoy formerly pleasurable activities.
Rationalization and denial.
Stronger symptoms of mental illness.
Impulsivity.
Feelings of guilt and shame.
Hallucinations and delusions.

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