A letter from the center has triggered action on the excessive codeine phosphate quota in Maharashtra. The state food and drugs administration (FDA) has been told by the center that the situation was very serious.
“As the department responsible to administer the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and to ensure that we meet our commitments under international conventions, I am extremely concerned about the development,” said the letter issued by the central revenue department’s additional secretary Jose K Cyriac on July 30, 2009.
Drug Abuse | Drug Addiction | Substance Abuse - Overview
The use of Drugs for reasons other than its prescribed recommendation, is known as Drug abuse or substance abuse. Drug abuse or substance abuse is initiated by various biological and social factors.
The use of Drugs for reasons other than its prescribed recommendation, is known as Drug abuse or substance abuse. Drug abuse or substance abuse is initiated by various biological and social factors.
The Society for Awareness of Civil Rights, a Mumbai-based NGO, has written to the Prime Minister asking for a CBI inquiry into the matter.
Source-Medindia
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Drug Abuse Screening Test
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) is a screening test to find out if you need professional help with ‘Drug Abuse’ problem. This is only an anonymous self test.
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) is a screening test to find out if you need professional help with ‘Drug Abuse’ problem. This is only an anonymous self test.
One Fourth of Hospital Patients Admitted for Mental Health or Drug Abuse Disorder
Almost one-fourth of all stays in U.S. community hospitals involved mental health disorders or substance use related disorders
Almost one-fourth of all stays in U.S. community hospitals involved mental health disorders or substance use related disorders
Parents Cautioned About Prescription Drug Abuse Of Their Children
Parents warned about the abuse of prescription drugs by their children.
Parents warned about the abuse of prescription drugs by their children.
