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The use of intoxicants is as old as civilization itself.   In varying degrees, people in all parts of the world have been using intoxicants in one form or the other.  In olden days, this use was confined to some happy or festive occasions only.  But as time passed and life became more and more complex and busy, use of intoxicants went on increasing.  With the progress of science, new varied types of intoxicating drinks and drugs were invented.  Today, in addition to a very large number of existing drinks and organic intoxicants, several other new and strong intoxicants are readily available in the market.

Use of intoxicants and drugs is so common today that it has become a world-wide problem.  Neither the poor developing countries, nor the rich affluent countries are free from this menace.  The affluent societies have problems of broken homes, late night club life and absence of social controls.  The poor countries, on the other hand, have different problems.  The problems of food, clothing and shelter occupy their minds.  Under the impact of these problems, the young boys and girls feel frustrated and broken.  Most of them try to find consolation or relief in trying to escape from the harsh realities of the world by taking recourse to intoxicating drugs and drinks.