Does XANAX Online UK Help With Chronic Pain? - More than 4,000 illegal websites established in the US are reportedly found to be involved in selling of potentially dangerous, unapproved prescription drugs to its consumers.This unregulated trade has taken a firm root in India as a supplier and had lured many peddlers into this business after tying a knot with pharmacies.The trends and the data reveal the pharmacies in Surat are the vulnerable targets, a source said. This unregulated drugs trade has taken a firm root in India as a supplier and had lured many peddlers into this business after tying a knot with pharmacies (picture for representation)In 2016, more than 500 kg of tablets (pharmaceutical drugs) have been seized by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) that were suspected of being sent to USA and Europe.The emergence of illegal websites is another concern for the agencies in India as the roots of agents supplying these medicines have strengthened up.Legal and illegal sourcesAccording to the sources, these online pharmacies transmit orders from paying customers to agents in India, who then procure the medicines from either legitimate or illegitimate sources before dispatching them to customers by mail and courier. 'The sheer volume of international post makes it impossible to screen every parcel and hence a vast majority of illegal consignments passes by undetected by the authorities. There is also the perception that these pharmaceutical drugs are less harmful than hard drugs like heroin, cocaine (pictured - drug users in Mumbai)'Internet pharmacies are usually highly vulnerable and keep the identity of organisers tightly veiled.'In India, nevertheless, the NCB either on its own or in coordination with the outside agencies has been making at least one bust every year over the years,' the source added.Another official in the NCB told Mail Today: 'The suspected destinations of all the busted consignments were in the US and Europe.'Tablets like alprazolam, zolpidem , tramado, stidonafi, tapentadole, methylphenidate powder and tramadol powder are among the most-seized drugs.'Most of the time, the parcels using post office services are being used to sent to USA and Europe.Involvement of youthWhat is more concerning is the consumption of pharmaceutical drugs in India and the increase in the abuse in last few years, NCB officials claimed.'The problem seems to be more serious in the north-east and north-west region of the country.'The pharmaceutical products that are abused include buprenorphine, codeine-based cough syrups, alprazolam, diazepam and other sedatives.'The easy availability of such preparations is the major factor that encourages their misuse,' said an official. The concerned authorities claimed that many schools and colleges are very reluctant to conduct drugs abuse awareness programme with the help of the NGOs, alleging that their students are not into drug abuse (pictured - drug users in Mumbai)There is also the perception that these pharmaceutical drugs are less harmful than hard drugs like heroin, cocaine.'However, this is a misconception, since these can be addictive and also have a debilitating effect on health.'Pharmaceutical preparations having narcotic/psychotropic substances are under the purview of the Drugs and Cosmetic Act and the NDPS Act in India.'It has been learnt that mostly students aged between 12 and 19, start using these drugs for non-medical purposes due to peer pressure.'Many teens who abuse prescription drugs are not for getting high, but to deal with underlying problem such as anxiety.'Initially, they directly go to pharmacy and Buy ALPRAZOLAM 180 Pills these drugs without prescription. When they are addicted to it, they contact the dealers who arrange them these pharmaceutical drugs at higher price,' said the official.He added that the usage of pharmaceutical drugs is in urban culture. However, the rural India is also adapting these drugs instead of traditional drugs like ganja and charas.'Youth in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Punjab, Goa and North-Eastern states are the worst-hit.'In terms of experimenting things, they become addicted to the harmful drugs,' he said. The most common types of prescription drugs abused include opioids (picture for representation only)Meanwhile, the concerned authorities claimed that many schools and colleges are very reluctant to allow them to conduct a drugs abuse awareness programme with the help of the NGOs, suggesting that their students are not into drug abuse.Experts said youth do this to get high or change their mood.The most common types of prescription drugs abused include opioids (used to treat pain), benzodiazepines (used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders), and stimulants (used to treat attention deficit disorder).Abuse of these medications can cause serious health effects, including addiction, overdose and even death. Many people are not aware of these potential risks. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next 'I Will Go Out'! Thousands march across India demanding... The loneliest man in Delhi? One man appointed to keep watch... Share this article Share
