Author Login IJIRT Partner Network (IPN) Login

Beyond Cannabis: Psychotropic Substances Decriminalization

  • Unique Paper ID: 163363
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 11
  • PageNo: 1357-1360
  • Abstract:
  • Psychotropic Substances are powerful psychoactive substances that alter consciousness and brain function. Like cannabis, Psychotropic Substances have long been considered prohibited by the NDPS Act 1985. However, via the powerful psychological experiences they induce, Psychotropic Substances are now being shown to be viable therapeutic alternatives in treating depression, substance use disorders, and other mental illnesses, and to enhance the wellbeing of healthy individuals. Psychotropic Substances has been used since the pre-historic period of mankind and is closely integrated with the history of the most ancient civilization known to have existed. In India, it is associated with religious customs and traditions that date back to the period of thriving gods. Legalization of such substances has always been a debatable topic after the enforcement of Narcotic Drug & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 illegalization, sale and possession of such substance all over India. Despite its use in the medical field no positive steps have been taken. Czechia, The Netherlands, Portugal and Switzerland are among the handful of countries that have decriminalized drug use and possession for personal use and that have also invested in harm reduction programs. Consequently, diagnosed amongst the people of these are very low. This paper aims at drawing a strict analysis of usage of Psychotropic Substances followed by a comparative study with the rest of the world pin-pointing whether India should de-criminalize Psychotropic Substances or not.
Download article email to a friend

Cite This Article

  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 11
  • PageNo: 1357-1360

Beyond Cannabis: Psychotropic Substances Decriminalization

Related Articles

Impact Factor
8.01 (Year 2024)
UGC Approved
Journal no 47859

Join Our IPN

IJIRT Partner Network

Submit your research paper and those of your network (friends, colleagues, or peers) through your IPN account, and receive 800 INR for each paper that gets published.

Join Now

Latest Publication

Archive

View More

Recent Conferences

NCSEM 2024

National Conference on Sustainable Engineering and Management - 2024 Last Date: 15th March 2024

Submit inquiry