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MEMORANDUM INJECTABLE DRUG ABUSE: GROWING CHALLENGE IN NORTH-EASTERN PART OF INDIA FROM: AE28697 TO: Ministry of development of north east affairs, India RE: Scenario C-Health and harm reduction DATE: 19 October 2013 Introduction North-east (NE) India is connected to remaining part of India through a constricted passage known as Siliguri Corridor squeezed between Nepal and Bangladesh (Hussain, 2011). It comprises of seven sister states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. The region shares more than 4500 km of international border with China, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Bhutan. The region is presently facing acute problem of drug addicts who operate in groups and prefer administration through†¦show more content†¦Sources reveal the trans-border smuggling routes starting from Khamti (Myanmar) to Noklak and Mokokchung in Nagaland (India), from Mandalay (Myanmar) via Tamu to Moreh in Manipur (India) and from Homalin (Myanmar) to Kohima (India) (Dolabhai, 2003). Recommendations The present scenario of drug abuse in NE India is very alarming as the future of the states is in ruin. Three simultaneous actions are recommended to resolve the problem. These are checking the trans-border smuggling of drugs, tackling the existing drug users and deterring fresh case. These can be implemented through strict vigil, Systematic De-addiction and Rehabilitation Programme (SDRP) and by generating scope for healthy livelihood. Strict Vigil The very first challenge is to impose strict check at the international borders again drug trafficking. 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