Authors: Bobelya A
Abstract: Drug trafficking and drug addiction represent major global challenges affecting public health, social stability, and national security. Drug trafficking refers to the illegal production, transportation, and distribution of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances across national and international borders. This illicit trade contributes significantly to the spread of drug addiction, organized crime, corruption, and violence. Drug addiction, on the other hand, is a chronic disorder characterized by compulsive drug use despite harmful consequences, leading to severe physical, psychological, and social problems. At the international level, several conventions and organizations have been established to control drug trafficking and abuse. Key legal frameworks include the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, the Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971, and the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988. These conventions aim to regulate the production, distribution, and use of narcotic substances and encourage international cooperation in combating drug-related crimes. Organizations such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime play a crucial role in monitoring global drug trends and assisting countries in implementing drug control policies. At the national level, many countries have enacted strict legislation to prevent drug trafficking and substance abuse. In India, the primary law governing drug control is the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, which criminalizes the manufacture, possession, sale, purchase, and transportation of narcotic drugs without authorization. The Act also provides stringent penalties for offenders and empowers enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute drug-related crimes. This study highlights the relationship between drug trafficking and addiction while examining the legal frameworks designed to control these issues at both international and national levels. It emphasizes the need for stronger cooperation among governments, effective law enforcement, public awareness, and rehabilitation programs to address the growing problem of drug abuse and trafficking worldwide.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20134480
