Question Q.9GS1GS1

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

Main Body

Substance abuse is the dependence and addiction on mind altering drugs which could be natural or synthetic. Substance abuse causes distress in society due to absence from public life and loss of productive capacity with psychological effects in family.

Reasons for substance abuse prevalence:

Six clue to reduction in familial ties, nuclear families and increasing individualism.

disenchantment with life and failure in achieving cultural goals set by society.

peer pressure to use drugs.

easy availability of drugs in market.

lack of police enforcement.

glorification of drug use in popular culture and media (e.g. Punjab drug culture)

Impact of abuse on family:

increased cases of domestic violence.

child neglect and bad parenting.

increased cases of violence like murder and rape.

distress in family and an environment of fear.

Impact of abuse on society:

security and peace of society is affected.

abuse by elders cause younger generation to emulate it.

reduced atmosphere of trust and insociety.

lack of productive capacity and economic loss.

Drug and substance abuse eats upon the productive, social security and affects peace of larger society. Civil society and NGOs can play a big role in spreading awareness and addressing the issue targeting both demand side and supply side factors.

215 words4 paragraphs14 bullet points

Clear definition of substance abuse at the beginning
Well-structured listing of six major reasons
Specific examples provided (Punjab drug culture)
Comprehensive discussion of family-level impacts
Clear enumeration of societal impacts
Mentions role of civil society and NGOs as solution
Connects demand and supply side factors

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Topper

ABHIJIT ASOK

AIR 2342025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues

Poverty and Developmental issues

Substance Abuse

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215

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