1.
Protection From Substance /Drug
Abuse.
SAFIA HABIB
Department of Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru
Medical College, Faculty of Medicine.

2.
DEFINATION
• Substance Abuse Prevention, also known
as drug abuse prevention.
• Attempts to prevent the onset
of substance use or limit the
development of problems.
• Prevention efforts may focus on the
individual or their surroundings.
CRACK(Cocaine)

3.
DRUG ABUSE
• The use of illegal drugs .
• over-the-counter drugs.
• Drug abuse may lead to social, physical,
emotional, and job-related problems.
SPEED(Amphetamine)

4.
FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR ABUSE
• Family history of addiction. (May involve
genetic predisposition).
• Mental health disorder.
• Peer pressure.
• Lack of family involvement.
• Early use.
• Taking a highly addictive drug.

5.
TYPE OF DRUGS
• Stimulants (e.g. Cocaine)
• Depressants (e.g. Alcohol)
• Opium-related painkillers (e.g. Heroin)
• Hallucinogens (e.g. LSD)

6.
PREVAILING LAWS OF
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
DRUG POLICY IN INDIA

7.
CURRENT LEGAL FRAME WORK
• The act covers three broad classes of
substances.
• Narcotic drugs (1961 convention).
• Psychotrophic convention (1971 convention).
• Controlled substances act.

8.
NDPS AMENDMENT 1989.
• Tough on drugs.
• Mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years
imprisonment.
• Restrictions on bail.
• Forfeiture of property.
• Trial by special courts.
• Mandatory death sentence for repeat
offenders.

9.
NDPS AMENDMENT ACT 2014.
• Creational of new category of narcotic drugs.
• Balance between control and availability.
• Making death penalty decretory.
• Enhanced punishment for small quantity.
• Allowing private sector involvement.
• Raising the rank of officers.
• Quantity based sentencing.
• Death penalty for repeat crimes

10.
TREATMENT FOR DRUG DEPENDENCE.
 National Fund.
 Treatment Centers.
Government centers.
NGOs.
Psychiatric hospitals.
 Private de-addiction centers.

11.
ABSENCE OF DATA.
• First and the only survey conducted was in 2001-2002.
• Drug abuse monitoring system.
• No up dates are available for nation wide survey.
• Uneven co-ordination among government agencies.

12.
POINTS TO CONSIDER.
• Review harsh and disproportionate
sentencing.
• Legal provisions on drug treatment are
adequate.
• Adopt minimum quality standards.
• Consult with civil society groups.
• Establish regular data collection.

13.
OVERCOMMING DRUG
ADDICTION.
DECIDE TO MAKE A CHANGE.

14.
THINK ABOUT CHANGE.
• Keep track of the drug use.
• List pros and cons of quitting.
• Consider things that are important to you.
• Ask some on you trust.
• What is preventing you from changing?

15.
ADDICTION TREATMENT OPTIONS.
• Detoxification.
• Behavioral counseling.
• Medication.
• Long term follow up.

16.
SUPPORT FOR YOUR ADDICTION
RECOVERY.
• Lean on close friends and family.
• Build as sober social network.
• Move to a sober living homes.
• Make meetings a priority.

17.
QUICK RELIVE WITHOUT DRUGS.
• Movement.
• Step out and savor the warm sun.
• Play with your pets.
• Pamper yourself.

18.
KEEP DRUGS AND CRAVINGS IN
CHECK.
• Step away from friends who use.
• Avoid bars and clubs.
• Be up front with your history of drug use.
• Use caution with prescription drugs.

19.
DON’T LET RELAPSE KEEP YOU DOWN.
• Negative emotional state.
• Conflict.
• Social pressure.

20.
THREE BASIC STEPS OF URGE
SURFING.
• Notice how you’ re experiencing the craving.
• Focus on one area where you’re experiencing
craving.
• Repeat by focusing on each part of your body
that experiences the urge.

21.
BUILD A MEANINGFUL DRUG FREE
LIFE.
• Pick up an old hobby /try a new one.
• Enjoy the arts.
• Get involved in your community.
• Look after your health.