Drug control law
United Nations World Drug Report 2019
The United Nations World Drug Report 2019 released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) makes the following observations: Globally around 35 million people are estimated to suffer from drug use disorders and who require treatment services. ..
Drug – impaired drving law : Mounties seeing smaller blood samples
The new drug impaired law introduced 3 new drug related offences to drivers. All the 3 require a positive test from a suspect before a Crown attorney can make a conviction. Following this the National Forensic Labs are flodded with ..
Government of India drafts five-year action plan to address drug abuse in country
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has drafted a five-year action plan to address the problem of drug and substance abuse in the country. The aim of the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (for 2018 to 2023) ..
Thailand becomes first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize medical use of marijuana
Thailand has become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize medical use of marijuana, as well as the kratom, a locally grown plant traditionally used as a stimulant and painkiller. The changes, which become law when published in the ..
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare release draft rules on sale of drugs by e-pharmacies
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently released the draft rules on sale of drugs by e-pharmacies with an aim to regulate online sale of medicines across the country. It aims at providing patients accessibility to genuine ..
2018 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed every year on June 26 to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. The theme for 2018 is: “Listen First – Listening to children ..
New Free Drug Policy by Govt
What is New Free Drug Policy launched by Govt of India? Objective: To provide medical benefits to country’s 121 Crore population, the Govt of India has launched Free Drug policy. Under this policy every citizen of the country will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
June 26: World observes International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed across the globe. Objective: The day is observed each year to disseminate awareness about the harms and problems that illicit drugs cause to the society. The theme for 2012 – ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012