Preventive measures of substance abuse problem in India

Pages: 757-762
D. S. Saini (District Social Welfare Officer, Hisar, Haryana)
Sadhvi Shakti Puri (Ichhapuri Ashram, Matloda, Barwala, Hisar, Haryana)

Drug abuse and addiction is one of the great evils of our time. It has become a serious problem in India. Young and old alike everywhere are addicted to drugs. It has resulted in increased crime, tension, disease, horror and lack of peace and security. The cities have attracted large number of youth who come in search of employment. Such people live a lonely and isolated life and become anti-social. They fall into evil company and get addicted. The children who are deprived of the loving care and affection, and do not get right type of education are prone to be addicted to drugs.