SUBSATNCE ABUSE – ALCOHOLISM

#5th largest reason for death

#In the last decade 55% increase in alcoholism – due to increased stress

#1/3rd Indians consume alcohol (50% methyl consumption)

#In adolescent age group drinking, girls matches with boys

#Starting age of alcoholism reduced from 20 to 17 (Increased westernization)

ISSUES

1]Social

  • Increased accident rates
  • Domestic violence and sexual abuse
  • It affects individuals’ thinking ability
  • Increased suicide
  • Disruption of mental stability

2]Economic

  • Health burden on states
  • Reduced human potential in labour (as productivity decreases GDP also decreases)
  • Diversion of govt assistance to abuse purposes

Policies to overcome alcoholism

  • Derived DPSP (Article : 47)
  • Kerala model – access cut
  • Bihar model – blanket ban
  • Age limit – Kerala = 21 and Delhi = 25

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