De-addiction Programs — Prelims Questions

Which of the following constitutional articles provides the foundational mandate for the State to improve public health, implicitly supporting de-addiction programs?

Consider the following statements regarding the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR): 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. 2. It provides financial assistance to NGOs for running Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts (IRCAs). 3. It focuses solely on treatment and rehabilitation, excluding preventive education. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which section of the NDPS Act, 1985, grants immunity from prosecution to addicts who volunteer for de-addiction treatment, provided they complete the treatment?

Consider the following statements regarding Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST): 1. It involves replacing illicit opioids with prescribed medications like Methadone or Buprenorphine. 2. It aims to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. 3. It is an abstinence-based treatment model. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of the 'rehabilitation' phase in de-addiction programs?

The 'National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India' (2019) was conducted by which two key entities?