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Prateek JoshiAIR 196· 2024

Question Q9DiscussGS1GS1

Substance abuse refers to use of psychotropic substances like cocaine, MDMA in the society. Discuss the reasons for its rise.

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Introduction

Substance abuse refers to use of psychotropic substances like cocaine, MDMA in the society.

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Main Body

Reason for rise

1Easy availability due to India's location between Golden Crescent (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran) & Golden Triangle (Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar)
2Inspirations from global cultures like Hippies, Vagabonds
3Stress and alienation of modern times pushing youth into substance abuse.
4Poor implementation of laws by regulating agencies.

Impact on Family & Society

1Women as vulnerable within family -> bears consequences -> violence, marital rape, "shadow pandemic".
2Tensions in marriage leading to high divorce rates.
3Society losing its "demographic dividend" to youth.
4Addiction leading to youth joining other organized crimes groups also.
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Conclusion

Thus, the menace of drug abuse needs to be checked through effective communication, awareness campaigns as well as stringent laws like NDPS.

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  • Good geographic contextualization
  • Multiple causal factors identified

Topper

Prateek Joshi

AIR 1962024

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of Indian Society

Social Issues

Substance Abuse

Writing Stats

134

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analytical

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