International Day of Drug Checking 2023 Observed on 31st March

International Day of Drug Checking 2023

March 31 is observed each year as the International Day of Drug Checking. The menace of drugs in our society is well known to all. In order to bring together the anti-drug organizations and give recognition to the hard work they put in to check the supply lines of drugs, International Day of Drug Checking is observed on March 31.

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As per WHO or World Health Organisation, approx  11.8 million deaths in 2017 were linked to Drug Abuse. In more recent times the grip of substance abuse is gripping youngsters and more so adolescent teenagers.  The International Day of Drug Checking is a collective effort to reduce the incident of Drug abuse and make the world drug-free.

The Drug Supply is also linked to various other organized crimes and syndicate networks. The Taliban in Afghanistan has effectively used Opium trafficking to finance its operations. On this International Day of Drug Checking 2023 while we appreciate and respect the work anti-drug organization do, we shall also take a pledge to make our society drug-free.

International Day of Drug Checking 2023 General Information

Here is some exam-worthy information that the candidates can use in their essays or write-ups.

1. India is one of the largest markets and transit routes for drugs.
2. As per the NCRB report of 2017 approx 700 people lost their lives due to drug abuse.
3. India happens to be in close proximity to two major drug-producing areas – Golden Crescent ( Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan) and Golden Triangle In Myanmar.
4. In the state of Punjab Drug abuse was once a massive problem.
5. As per Home Ministry, there is a close association between the drug trade and other crimes and even terrorism.
6. There are strict laws in India like Narcotics and Psychotropic substances Act 1985.
7. Drug use or possession is a non-bailable offense in India.