Breaking the Barriers of Society: Reading in Between the Lines - Things that have Changed in India with the Outbreak of a Pandemic
Abstract: The outbreak of novel Coronavirus has thrown many challenges upon mankind. In due course of emerging victorious in this battle, simultaneously there have been some positives to look out for. With the nationwide lockdown extended till 3rd May 2020, the whole country has come to a standstill. This has broken the chain of extensive drug abuse in many parts of the country. Cigarette smoking, pan masala, gutka, betel nut chewing and various forms of drug abuse has stopped. People do not have access to these items, and it is come as good news for the government. This research highlights the positives ripples it has caused across India.
Keywords: Psychoactive, substance abuse, lockdown, crime, Pandemic
How to Cite?: Sharadh M, "Breaking the Barriers of Society: Reading in Between the Lines - Things that have Changed in India with the Outbreak of a Pandemic", Volume 9 Issue 5, May 2020, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 173-175, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR20503161341, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR20503161341