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Paper Title
Drug Abuse in Himachal Pradesh: Its Patterns, Challenges and Preventive measures
Authors
Shahil Rangra , Monika Rangra
Keywords
Drug abuse, Himachal Pradesh, rehabilitation, synthetic drugs.
Abstract
Drug abuse in Himachal Pradesh is a growing social and health crisis, fueled by factors like peer pressure, unemployment, and easy drug accessibility, particularly affecting youth with substances like chitta and cannabis derivatives. With 27% of youth involved in substance abuse, the problem jeopardizes public health, families, and social stability. Illicit cultivation of cannabis and opium persists in many districts, with trafficking networks involving local and foreign actors. Enforcement challenges include limited manpower, poor coordination, and evolving trafficking methods, while rehabilitation facilities remain inadequate relative to need. The state has enacted stringent laws and policies, including the 2025 Drugs and Controlled Substances Bill and Organized Crimes Bill, enhancing penalties and rehabilitation efforts. Preventive strategies focus on comprehensive surveys, integrated multi-agency coordination, community awareness campaigns, economic alternatives for cultivators, and expanded rehabilitation infrastructure. The crisis demands a multi-pronged, evidence-based approach integrating law enforcement with health-oriented interventions, stakeholder engagement, data-driven policy making, and societal attitude change to provide a healthier future for Himachal Pradesh's citizens
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Rangra, S., & Rangra, M. (2026). Drug Abuse in Himachal Pradesh: Its Patterns, Challenges and Preventive measures. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 14(4), i92-i96. https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2604944
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Rangra, Shahil, and Monika Rangra. "Drug Abuse in Himachal Pradesh: Its Patterns, Challenges and Preventive measures." International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, vol. 14, no. 4, 2026, pp. i92-i96, https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2604944.
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Rangra, Shahil, and Monika Rangra. "Drug Abuse in Himachal Pradesh: Its Patterns, Challenges and Preventive measures." International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts 14, no. 4 (2026): i92-i96. https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2604944.
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S. Rangra and M. Rangra, "Drug Abuse in Himachal Pradesh: Its Patterns, Challenges and Preventive measures," IJCRT, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. i92-i96, Apr. 2026.
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Rangra S, Rangra M. Drug Abuse in Himachal Pradesh: Its Patterns, Challenges and Preventive measures. IJCRT. 2026 Apr;14(4):i92-i96.
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Rangra S, Rangra M. Drug Abuse in Himachal Pradesh: Its Patterns, Challenges and Preventive measures. IJCRT. 2026;14(4):i92-i96. Accessed at https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2604944
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@article{IJCRT2604944,
author = {Shahil Rangra and Monika Rangra},
title = {Drug Abuse in Himachal Pradesh: Its Patterns, Challenges and Preventive measures},
journal = {International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts},
volume = {14},
number = {4},
pages = {i92-i96},
year = {2026},
month = {April},
issn = {2320-2882},
url = {https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2604944}
}
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VL - 14
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April-2026
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