Are drugs a human rights issue?

“Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person”, states the Universal Declaration of Human Rights . People who use drugs frequently have their security of person and bodily integrity violated . In most countries, possessing drugs is criminalised .

What are some human rights that are being violated?

10 Worst Human Rights Violations of All Time

1. Child Slavery in the LRA.
2. Forced sterilization for disabled underage girls.
3. Forced vaginal examinations of Afghan women.
4. Uganda’s “Anti-Gay Bill”
5. Child Labour During the Industrial Revolution.
6. Slavery in The United States.
7. The Holocaust.
8. Modern Sex Trafficking.

What human rights are being violated?

A few examples of violations of economic, social and cultural rights include:

• Forcibly evicting people from their homes (the right to adequate housing)
• Contaminating water, for example, with waste from State-owned facilities (the right to health)

Is addiction psychological or biological?

Addiction is a chronic disorder with biological, psychological, social and environmental factors influencing its development and maintenance. About half the risk for addiction is genetic.

How will you say no to drugs?

Saying No to Alcohol and Drugs

1. Look the person in the eye.
2. In a firm voice, tell the person you don’t want to drink or use drugs.
3. Give a reason why you don’t want to drink or use drugs.
4. Ask the person not to ask you to drink or use drugs again.
5. If you notice that someone does have drugs, leave the area.

Which are the fundamental rights?

The Constitution guarantees six fundamental rights to Indian citizens as follows: (i) right to equality, (ii) right to freedom, (iii) right against exploitation, (iv) right to freedom of religion, (v) cultural and educational rights, and (vi) right to constitutional remedies.

What are fundamental human rights?

The fundamental rights include economic rights, social rights and cultural rights. Examples of these are the right to work and social security and the right to education. The Constitution also protects equality. Human rights belong to everyone. They are stated in international human rights treaties.