Alcoholism and Drug Addiction

Abstract

Alcoholism and drug addiction may be conceptualized as crime without victim, i.e., addict himself is the victim who becomes a prey of its misuse. This devastating melody is eroding the roots of social, economic and cultural fiber of Indian society. It gives rise to criminality and criminal behavior which eventually leads to social disorganization. The characteristics of alcoholism and drug addiction includes an overpowering desire or need to continue taking the drug and to obtain it by any means, atendency to increase the dose, apsychological and sometimes physical dependence on the effects of drugs.Alcoholism and drug related offences being victimless crime involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of the people to function efficiently ie. they fall in the category of public order crimes or consensual crimes.