摘要：In the psychological and sociological contexts, drug is a term for habit forming substance which directly affects the brain or nervous system. More precisely, it refers to “any chemical substance which affects bodily function, mood, perception or consciousness which has potential for misuse, and which may be harmful to the individual or the society (Jullian 1977) In terms of this definition, the frequent use of drug is considered so dangerous and some times even immoral and anti – social that it arouses a variety of indignant and hostile sentiments on the part of general public. Drug abuse may be perceived both as aberrant behavior and as a social problem. In the former sense, it is regarded as an evidence of individuals social maladjustment: in the latter sense it is viewed as a wide spread condition that has harmful consequences for society 'Drug abuse' is the use of illicit drug or misuse of legitimate drug resulting into physical or psychological harm. It includes smoking ganja or hashish, taking heroin or cocaine or LSD, injecting morphine and so for. These are sometimes referred to as being high on speed or trip or getting kicks. In India drug addiction is spreading like wild fire as could be seen from the fact, drugs smuggled even dead bodies !! The supreme court of India, in Dawood Lama's case confirmed the conviction of accused, a foreign national under the prevention of illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs & psychotropic substances Act 1988 and sentenced him to 10 years rigorous imprisonment and to pay a fine a fine of Rs. 1 Lakh. The main policy under laying the Act is prohibit supply and distribution (trafficking) of prohibited drugs, for which minimum sentence of 10 years which may extend to 20 years with minimum fine of rupees 1 lakh and maximum up to 2 lakhs has been prescribed. The Act makes no distinction between a drug addict and a drug – trafficker in respect of punishment except under sections 27 & 64.
