Drug Abuse In India. Aleem M A. Hakkim A M. BMJ 2016;355:i6067

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The war on drugs has failed: doctors should lead calls for drug policy reform

BMJ 2016; 355 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.i6067 (Published 14 November 2016)

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Drug Abuse In India

Addictive drug abuse is a growing problem in all countries among children, adolescents, adults and elders. In developing countries, particularly India, over the counter sales of these drugs are the main cause of this problem. In India, cough syrups, antipsychiatric drugs, antihistamines and nargotic analgesics are the most commonly abused drugs. These drugs are used alone or with alcoholic beverages. Thus awareness and strict law enforcement to regulate over the counter sales of these drugs are important in preventing drug abuse.

Competing interests: No competing interests

19 November 2016

M A Aleem

Neurologist

A M Hakkim

ABC Hospital.Dhanalashmi Srinivasan Medical college and Hospital.Apollo Hospital

ABC Hispital Annamalainagar Trichy 620018. Apollo Hospital Trichy 620010. Dhanalashmi Srinivasan Medical college and Hospital Perambalure 621112. Tamilnadu India

Dr.M. A Aleem