Children as victims of drugs

The ACTS
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Bill, 1985 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 23 August 1985.
It was passed by both the Houses of Parliament and it was assented by the President on 16 September 1985.

GOALS
The four strategic goals are:
GOAL 1: Identify the biological, environmental, behavioral, and social causes and consequences of drug use and addiction across the lifespan.
GOAL 2: Develop new and improved strategies to prevent drug use and its consequences.

PRINCIPLES
AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF DRUG DEPENDENCE TREATMENT.
SCREENING,ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING.
EVIDENCE-INFORMED DRUG DEPENDENCE TREATMENT.
DRUG DEPENDENCE TREATMENT, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND PATIENT DIGNITY.
TARGETING SPECIAL SUBGROUPS AND CONDITIONS.

CHARACTERISTICS
All drug dependency exhibits similar characteristics—
• Chronic, progressive, and relapsing disease.
• Biological, psychological, and sociological components.
• Denial.
• Lying and deceit.

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Abrupt changes in mood.
Decrease in ability to enjoy formerly pleasurable activities.
Rationalization and denial.