Transcript The Narcotics Law, Importance * National and International Trend

The Background of Narcotics
Law - Importance & National
and International Trend
8th March, 2015
What is Narcotic Drug?
Narcotic:
any of a Group of Drugs, such as Heroin, Morphine, and Pethidine, that produce ”Numbness and
Lethargy” to a Human Being and to some extent to “Animals” too.
They are used medicinally to relieve pain but are sometimes also taken for their pleasant effects;
prolonged use may cause addiction:
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anything that relieves pain or induces sleep, mental numbness, etc.,
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any illegal drug of, relating to, or designating narcotics
of or relating to narcotics addicts or users
- Medicine of or relating to Narcosis for short term treatment of Disorder.
- In Short…..
- an addictive drug affecting mood or behavior, especially an illegal one.
Narcotic:
The word “Narcotic" comes from the Greek word “Narkos", meaning Sleep.
Therefore, "narcotics" are drugs that induce Sleep. Specifically, that means
the opiates such as heroin, morphine and related drugs.
Important to Note:
Cocaine and Meth are not "narcotics". They are "stimulants", the exact
opposite of a "narcotic".
They cause people to be more awake and more active, not sleepy. Calling
them "narcotics" makes as much sense as calling Coffee a "narcotic".
Types of Narcotic:
These drugs can potentially lead to abuse:
 Opium -
Smoke, Eaten and Injected
 Heroin -
Inhaled and Injected
 Vicodin -
Percocet, Xanax and Valium Tablet Form
 Its both physical and mental issue as
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A person start of using drugs
Person start abusing the drugs….you think you need them all the time…
Histroy of Narcotic:
 First used as Poison in 1828
 In 19th Century use / abuse (misuse) of drug become Popular since
 It was being used to Produce only SLEEP.
 However, towards the end it become an addiction
 In 20th Century drugs like Opioids and Cocaine were commonly used.
Cause and Risk:
 Taking Painkiller longer than Prescribed
 Recreational Use (it means make brain think that you always need it at all the times).
 It starts from Addiction to Alcohol or similar substances
Symptoms of Narcotic:
 Coma
 Death in High Doses
 Needle marks on skin called “Tracks”
 Rapid Heart Rate
 Relax or Overjoyed State
 Scares from Injections
 Small Pinpoint Pupils
 Treatment for Narcotic:
 Hospitalization to overcome initial dependency
 Withdrawal medication
 Group Counselling
 Behavior Therapy
How can it be found?
 It can be found in many test
- Blood
- Urine
- Hair
- Skin
- Tissues
Impact on Relationship of People:
Conflict / breakdown in communication become more common
Shame and Embarrassment to Parents of Children and People
who abuse
Fear and Denial
Background of Narcotic Law in India:
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 is an Act of the Parliament of India which regulates the
import, manufacture and distribution of drugs in India.
The primary objective of the act is to ensure that the drugs and cosmetics sold in India are
safe, effective and conform to state quality standards.
The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 is an Act of the Parliament of India which contains
provisions for classification of drugs under given schedules and there are guidelines for the
storage, sale, display and prescription of each schedule
The Drugs Control Act, 1950 is an Act of the Parliament of India which regulates the pricing
of drugs.
It allows the government to fix the maximum price of any drug.
Background of
Narcotic Law
in World and in India
Background of Narcotic Law:
 Lateral Agreement in March 1961 in New York in UNO
sedative medicines
 During March 1972 a UNO signed Protocol at Geneva
 During year Feb.1971 UNO accepted agreement for
treatment with Psychological patients
Background of Narcotic Law in India:
The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable
Advertisements) Act, 1954 is an Act of the Parliament of
India which controls advertising of drugs in India.
It prohibits advertisements of drugs and remedies that
claim to have magical properties, and makes doing so
a Cognizable offence.
Background of Narcotic Law in India:
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Bill, 1985 was introduced in the Lok Sabha
on 23 August 1985.
It was passed by both the Houses of Parliament and it was assented by the President on 16
September 1985.
It came into force on 14 November 1985 as THE NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC
SUBSTANCES ACT, 1985 (shortened to NDPS Act).
Under the NDPS Act, it is illegal for a person to produce/manufacture/cultivate, possess,
sell, purchase, transport, store, and/or consume any narcotic drug or psychotropic
substance.
The Act extends to the whole of India and it applies also to all Indian citizens outside India
and to all persons on ships and aircraft registered in India.
Recently amended in the year 2014.
Classification of Drugs as per Indian Law:
Schedule H is a class of prescription drugs in India appearing as an
appendix to the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 introduced in 1945.
These are drugs which cannot be purchased over the counter without the
prescription of a qualified doctor.
The manufacture and sale of all drugs are covered under the Drugs and
Cosmetics Act and Rules.
The most recent schedule H (2006) lists 536 drugs
from abacavir to zuclopenthixol.
Classification of Drugs as per Indian Law:
The Schedule J of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 of India contains a list of diseases.
Under Rule 106 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, a drug cannot make claims to treat or prevent
any of the diseases or reform the conditions listed.
1.AIDS
2.Angina Pectoris
3.Appendicitis
4.Arteriosclerosis
5.Blindness
6.Blood poisoning
7.Bronchial asthma
8.Cancer and benign tumour
9.Cataract
10.Change in colour of hair and growth of new hair
11.Change of foetal sex by drugs
12.Congenital malformations
13.Deafness
14.Diabetes
15.Diseases and Disorders of the uteru
Total categorized as 51 diseases.
Classification of Drugs as per Indian Law:
Schedule X is a class of prescription drugs in India appearing as an
appendix to the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules introduced in 1945.
These are drugs which cannot be purchased over the counter without the
prescription of a qualified doctor. Also, the retailer has to preserve the
prescription for a period of two years.
The following are the Schedule X drugs mentioned in the Drugs and
Cosmetics Rules 1945:
Amobarbital, Amphetamine, Barbital, Cyclobarbital, Dexamphetamine, Eth
chlorvynol, Glutethimide, Meprobamate, Methamphetamine, Methylpheni
date,Methylphenobarbital, Pentobarbital, Phencyclidine, Phenmetrazine, S
ecobarbital.
Punishment:
 Where a contravention involve a small quantity less than 1 Kg. with a rigorous imprisonment
for a term which may extend to six months or a fine which may extent to Rs.10,000/- or both.
 Where a contravention involve quantity lesser than commercial quantity but greater than
small quantity imprisonment may extent to 10 years and a fine of Rs.1 Lacs.
 Where a contravention involve Commercial Quantity imprisonment shall not be less than 10
years and may extend to 20 years and fine may extent to Rs.2 Lacs.
National and International Trend
The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) was established by
the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on 16 February,
1946, to assist the ECOSOC in supervising the application of the
international drug control treaties.
The Commission assists the Council in supervising the
application of the international drug control treaties.
It also advises the Council on all matters pertaining to the
control of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their
precursors.
Governing Body Of The UNODC Drug Programme
Monitoring Political Commitments On Drug Control
THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DRUG CONTROL PROGRAMME
Established in 1990, UNDCP became operational in 1991.
It provides leadership in international drug control, monitors trends in drug production, consumption and trafficking, and
promotes the implementation of drug control treaties.
It serves as the worldwide center of expertise and information on international drug control.
In particular, UNDCP:
•constitutes the central organizational element of the United Nations in matters of drug control, with exclusive
responsibility for effectively coordinating and directing all United Nations actions against illicit drugs;
UNDCP currently maintains 19 Field Offices located as follows:
Afghanistan Country Office
Brazil Country Office
Nigeria Country Office
Regional Office for the Caribbean (Barbados)
Regional Office for North Africa (Egypt)
Regional Office for South Asia (India)
Interpol:
The drug trade and its associated crimes continue to grow in most parts of the world.
Global abuse and accessibility to drugs have become increasingly widespread as trafficking routes
have become shorter, more diverse and borders more easily crossed.
The drug trade involves growers, Producers, Couriers, Suppliers, Dealers and Users and affects people
in almost all of our 190 member countries.
Interpol Criminal Intelligence Officers focus on the most commonly used and trafficked Narcotic Drugs
– Cannabis, Cocaine, Heroin and Psychotropic substances – in addition to precursor chemicals and
doping substances.
The Organization's primary drug-control role is to identify new drug trafficking trends and criminal
organizations operating at the international level and to assist all national and international law
enforcement bodies concerned with countering the illicit production, trafficking and abuse of drugs.
Interpol – Role and How do they Function?
1. Collecting and analyzing data obtained from member countries for strategic and tactical
intelligence reports and disseminating these reports to the concerned countries;
2. Responding to and supporting international drug investigations;
3. Helping to coordinate drug investigations involving at least two member countries;
4. Organizing operational working meetings between member countries where INTERPOL has
identified common links in cases being investigated in these countries;
5. Organizing regional or global conferences on specific drug topics:
the aims of which are to assess the extent of the drug problem, exchange information on the
latest investigative techniques and strengthen cooperation within the law enforcement
community.
Thank You
Dinesh SUBHEDAR