Medical MCQ-Which of the following statements about the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances ACT (NDPS ) is true:

Which of the following statements about the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances ACT (NDPS ) is true:

Provides severe punishment for drug users and drug peddlers alike

Recommends treatment / rehabilitation of drug users and punishment for drug peddlers

Farmers growing opium are permitted to grow and consume unlimited amounts of opium

Question Category:

Forensic Medicine

Correct Answer:

Recommends treatment / rehabilitation of drug users and punishment for drug peddlers

Description:

B i.e. Recommends treatment/ rehabilitation of drug users and punishment for drug peddlers Alcohol is not included in NDPS Act, which regulates and prohibits all activities (from cultivation to consumption) of narcotic drugs & psychotropic substances except for medicinal & scientific purpose. An amendment has diluted & made the punishment less severe for drug offendersQ. It provides identification, treatment & rehabilitation of drug addicts.

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