According to the (UNODC, 2015), illicit drug use is a multi-facet problem which is affects millions of people world-wide. The consumption of illicit drugs has increased over years in the Mauritian population, and it is affecting the population at large, cutting across all age groups and classes, in particular touching the youngsters; presently there is 40% of youngsters aged between 15 and 25 years who consume synthetic drugs in Mauritius (L’Express, 2018). This phenomenon leads to a massive impact to social harm, health issues and economic complications.
The article of Dr. T. Ibrahim and Dr. S. Peerally 2019 sheds light on public health measures that is helpful in tackling the current problem of illicit drug use in the island of Mauritius.
An increase in statistical figures year after year in Mauritius is causing chaos in the population. Institutions like the educational system, the police force and road traffic Management are relentlessly facing real problems like, increased rate of school failures, domestic violence, divorce, road traffic accidents, crime as well as a decrease in the work force of the country (Ibrahim, T. et al. 2019)
The judiciary in Mauritius, relates that from statistics gathered, there is decrease in safety, couple with an increase in criminality rate can precipitate a drop in the amount of tourist and subsequently a drop in the economy of Mauritius. Mauritius depends on the tourist economic as it is one of the main pillars of the island (Ibrahim, T. et al. 2019)
What are the main solutions and alternatives to the combat of Drugs and solutions to eradicate illicit substance in the country ? The Govt and all related institution are merging to only one common problem that is drug.
To put it bluntly; there is nothing in the world you can do to completely 'eradicate' drug use. Except perhaps if you killed everyone in that country. But that would be inhumane right?
Let me give you some actual solutions on how to 'deal' with drugs policy wise. Read these guides and follow them.
- https://transformdrugs.org/publications/how-to-regulate-stimulants-a-practical-guide
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0955395921000992?via%3Dihub
- https://www.beckleyfoundation.org/mdma-report/
- https://www.beckleyfoundation.org/resource/roadmaps-to-regulation-new-psychoactive-substances/
- https://www.beckleyfoundation.org/resource/cannabis-policy-moving-beyond-stalemate/
- https://www.routledge.com/Legalizing-Cannabis-Experiences-Lessons-and-Scenarios/Decorte-Lenton-Wilkins/p/book/9781032174044
- https://dare.uva.nl/search?identifier=311107df-bc13-4163-ace7-dd14d52be020
- https://www.cdprg.co.uk/psilocybin
- http://www.globalcommissionondrugs.org/reports/regulation-the-responsible-control-of-drugs
- https://www.julkari.fi/handle/10024/140116
Hope you can see how drug regulation is the solution of your problem.
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Carl-Cyril
I'm sure you're still very busy reading all the research papers and articles I referenced in my first reply. Wanted to make sure that I helped you as much as humanly possible. Here's some additional advice.
First, it took me more than 5 minutes to find the paper you refer to by Dr. T. Ibrahim. I find this annoying, but it also doesn't help the scientific processes very much.
This is how you should cite a paper:
Cite as
T. Ibrahim and S. Peerally. (2020). A PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACH TO COMBAT THE PROBLEM OF ILLICIT DRUG USE IN MAURITIUS. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3687444
Also, you forgot to mention keywords like: Safer Use, Drug Policy, Risk Reduction, Public Health, Evidence Based and Harm Reduction. I'm at least assuming you're not PRO HARM right? And that you did more reading than just the articles that only support your opinion, right?
Finally, please be more respectful to other people. Words like 'addiction' are stigmatizing and unhelpful. Consider phrases like 'drug dependent'. Read more about why/how to write more ethically and humane here: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/06/11/531931490/change-from-addict-to-person-with-an-addiction-is-long-overdue?t=1646374399799 Or even better, buy the AP Style Book from 2017 or later..
Please learn from the mistakes you made in this post. I'm just trying to give some constructive criticism. Nothing personal.
Take care,
C
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