The overlooked weakness in the drug war
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Thu, 20 August 2026Mon, 31 August 2026
What it is about
National Action Plan For Drug Demand ReductionJorhat, Assam, IndiaRichard NixonRemo FernandesRonald ReaganYudh Nasheyan VirudhNarendra ModiBritainPakistaniIndia
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
sentinelassam.com
indiatimes.com
20 Aug, 07:28over 11 days31 Aug, 18:14
How it spread - 2 original reports
Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- sentinelassam.com07:28first to report
The death of a teenage girl in a reported case of drug overdose in Jorhat town and subsequent arrest of several youths in connection with the incident is no str
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com18:14
History shows anti-drug campaigns often glamorise forbidden lifestyles and substances. Scare tactics and slogans prove ineffective as deterrents for young people. India's drug menace, particularly in Punjab, requires more than mere theatre. The US' "War on Drugs" substituted punishment for treatment, leading to negative outcomes. Investing in education and addressing societal despair offers a more effective alternative.