AN ANALYTICAL EXAMINATION OF DRUG USE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ITS USERS AMONG GUJARAT

AUTHOR – HONEY GOVINDBHAI THAKKAR, RESEARCH SCHOLAR AT GOKUL GLOBAL UNIVERSITY, SIDDHPUR, DEPARTMENT OF LAW

BEST CITATION – HONEY GOVINDBHAI THAKKAR, AN ANALYTICAL EXAMINATION OF DRUG USE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ITS USERS AMONG GUJARAT, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (4) OF 2024, PG. 488-494, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT:

This research paper aims to explore the phenomenon of drug use in Gujarat, India, from the perspective of its users. Using a qualitative research approach, this study seeks to understand the motivations, experiences, and perceptions of drug users in Gujarat. The findings of this study highlight the complexities of drug use in Gujarat, including the role of socioeconomic factors, peer influence, and lack of awareness about the risks associated with drug use. The study also identifies the need for a comprehensive approach to address the issue of drug use in Gujarat, comprising education, counseling, and treatment programs. Gujarat, a state in western India, has been experiencing a significant increase in drug use in recent years. According to a report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Gujarat has one of the highest rates of drug-related crimes in the country (NCRB, 2019 to 2022). Despite the growing concern about drug use in Gujarat, there is a lack of research on the perspectives of drug users in the state. This study aims to fill this gap by exploring the experiences, motivations, and perceptions of drug users in Gujarat.

Key Words: NDPS, Drugs, Peer influence, illicit use of drugs, Drugs abuse