Have you ever wondered why drugs are so easily accessible in India when they are banned? Many people have this question in their minds. Drugs, alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes, etc. are bad for health, there are many ads on TV about their harm so why does the government not ban their use? And why are they easily available everywhere? There is a combination of socioeconomic, cultural, and systemic factors that make drugs easily accessible in India. Our Nasha Mukti Kendra in Ghaziabad has listed 7 main reasons for that. 

  1. Closer to Drug-Producing Regions

The number one reason why drugs are easily available is because India is closer to drug-producing countries. Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan are major drug-producing regions and India is closer to all of them. This proximity makes it easier to smuggle the drugs. 

  1. Weak Enforcement of Drug Laws

India has many laws regarding drug use and drug trafficking, such as the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS). However, high corruption in India and the overburdened judicial systems create holes in the enforcement of these anti-drug laws. 

  1. High Demand Among Youth

In India, our youth has a high demand for these drugs. Curiosity and peer pressure are the first reasons that drive our youth to try drugs. Later the desire for escapism and the trendiness of its use makes them continue to indulge in drugs.

  1. Increase in Illegal Online Drug Market

Now that everything has gone online, even the drug market has started on the internet. There are many illegal messaging apps and the dark web that have made it easier to buy and sell drugs anonymously. Moreover, drug dealers use social media to target teenagers and young adults into using them.

  1. Lack of Awareness & Education

In India, people and parents do say that drugs and alcohol are bad for health and children should not use them. However, there is no proper awareness campaign held to educate our youth about the harms of drug use. The social stigma here prevents open discussion of drug use and addictions.

  1. Cultural, Religion & Traditional Practices 

In some festivals, the use of drugs is accepted, such as during Maha Shivratri it is considered good to drink bhang. Such cultural and traditional practices make it hard to regulate law enforcement.

  1. Influence of Bollywood & Pop Culture

This is something all parents would agree with: today’s movies and Bollywood are influencing kids to develop bad habits. Our movies, music, and social media are glamorizing the use of drugs and alcohol. This makes drugs appear trendy and harmless to youth.

Receive Help From Us If You Are Addicted to Drugs!

If you are already addicted to drugs or alcohol you need to receive proper rehabilitation. Our Nasha Mukti Kendra in Noida is here to help you recover from all addictions and walk towards a sober life. Contact us if you do not want to stay under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Besides us there are many other rehab centers too, choose wisely.

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