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Discuss the reasons for rise in prevalence of substance abuse in India. Also examine its impact in family in society.
Introduction
There has been increasing incidence of drug abuse and drinking among youth of India dangerous for demographic divide.
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Main Body
Reasons for use of intoxicants abuse:
1Ready availability in India - is smuggled through ports & distributed various cities
2Proximity to Golden Triangle - & Golden Crescent - student suffering
3Lack of government oversight - in night clubs, bars, pubs, in light areas - of drugs easily available.
4Changing social outlook - normalisation of substance abuse by media music, bollywood
5Peer pressure - of friends, colleagues who are already involved.
Impact in family:
1Rising incidence of abuse - a against women & elderly
2Increasing divorce rate due to addiction and drug misuse abuse - is generated gap - depression & anxiety
3Families moving into debt - habit of drugs & violence - habit of drugs & violence
4Increasing mental disorder - bipolar disorder, depression, suicide.
5Breaking of joint family - as unit
For remedy:
1Enhanced border vigilance - to check smuggling
2Implementation of NDPS Act - to check substance abuse
3Awareness & Education - All effects of drug.
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Conclusion
The measure of substance abuse must be controlled to better near demographic dividend.
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- Identified geographical factors (Golden Triangle/Crescent)
- Mentioned role of media and entertainment industry
- Discussed governance gaps
- Covered peer pressure aspect
Topper
Aditya Acharya
AIR 962024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Indian Society
Social Issues
Substance Abuse and Youth
Writing Stats
202
Total words
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formal, structured
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