Question : MISUSE OF DRUGS



(a) whether cases of misuse of certain drugs in the country has come to the notice of the Government;

(b) if so,the details thereof;and

(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)

(a) & (b) The reports of misuse of Ketamine in the country were received earlier by the Government.Ketamine is used for the induction of Dissociative Anesthesia and is a prescription drug under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules,1945.

(c) The Narcotics Control Bureau had sought the consent of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on their proposal to put the drug Ketamine under the purview of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.The required consent has been given.