Drugs are a problem that has devastating effects on society and takes many lives. This scourge, which affects not only users, but also their families, their environment and the entire society, is a major crime, not only legally but also morally.
Drug use and trafficking are evaluated within the scope of the crime of “Trafficking in Drugs or Stimulants” in Article 188 of the Turkish Penal Code. According to this article, it is a crime to produce, import or export, sell within the country, offer for sale, give to others, ship, transport, store or purchase, accept and possess narcotic or stimulant substances without a license or in violation of a license.
Penalties for drug crimes vary depending on how the crime was committed and the amount. Drug dealing is one of the most serious drug crimes and is punishable by imprisonment from twenty to thirty years and a judicial fine of two thousand to twenty thousand days. Using drugs can be punished with up to one year in prison or a judicial fine.
Drug use and trafficking has many negative effects on society. People who use drugs face many problems such as health problems, unemployment, domestic violence and involvement in crime. Drug trafficking, on the other hand, leads to the strengthening of organized crime organizations and the development of the black market economy.
The fight against drugs is the duty of not only law enforcement forces but also the entire society. Families, schools, non-governmental organizations and government institutions should make a joint effort on this issue. Education and awareness activities should be carried out to prevent drug use, and treatment and rehabilitation opportunities should be provided for drug addicts.
The most important step in the fight against drugs is to be aware of the devastating effects this scourge causes in society. We must all fight together to lift the shadow of white death from us.
Other information that may be included in the blog post:
• Drug types and effects
• Symptoms of drug addiction
• Drug addiction treatment
• Measures taken in the fight against drugs
• Legal regulations regarding drugs
• Institutions involved in the fight against drugs
• Support services for drug addicts and their families