More Drugs, More Addicts

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The battle against drug abuse is making no headway despite the collective will of world governments. Rather, the number of users is growing, patterns of use are changing as also the profile of users while the trade finds new and devious ways of reaching users. The worst effected are, of course, the developing countries which are already burdened by poverty, illiteracy and inadequate facilities for intervention. A typical addict comes from all walks of life, is young, male, sexually active often employed in the unorganized sector and earns enough money to buy drugs. Sadly, child addicts are also on the increase. To some extent the demands of drugs reduces when the quality of life improves. Even the provision of a play ground has shown a fall in demand. Do you suggest some effective measures to save mankind from this evil.