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Aditya AcharyaAIR 96· 2024

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Discuss the reasons for rise in prevalence of substance abuse in India. Also examine its impact in family in society.

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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

2

Paragraphs

formal, structured

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