Question Q9DiscussGS1GS1
Substance abuse refers to use of psychotropic substances like cocaine, MDMA in the society. Discuss the reasons for its rise.
Introduction
Substance abuse refers to use of psychotropic substances like cocaine, MDMA in the society.
14 words
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.
98 words1 paragraphs
Conclusion
Thus, the menace of drug abuse needs to be checked through effective communication, awareness campaigns as well as stringent laws like NDPS.
22 words
- 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
Total words
1
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone