1. Introduction

Drug use, which has been a common problem worldwide, has also emerged as a problem in Nepal. In Nepal, the use of alcohol, tobacco and marijuana hashish is also increasing day by day. The use of drugs like heroin and opium has increased this problem. In recent days, the use of drugs through needles is also increasing. The problem continues to increase due to the use of drug-containing needles and synthesized chemicals as drugs. According to a survey, the number of hard drug users in Nepal is more than 46 thousand. Most of these are in Kathmandu Valley followed by Pokhara and Jhapa. In addition to this, the number of such drug users has been gradually increasing in urban areas like Biratnagar, Birgunj, Dharan, Butwal, Nepalgunj and other urban and city-oriented areas. Drug use is especially common among teenagers. According to the data obtained, about three-fourths of the drug users are under the age group of twenty years. Similarly, it seems that about sixty-one percent use drugs through needles, while thirty-nine percent of them use such drugs through exchanging needles with each other. In this way, studies have shown the danger of HIV, hepatitis V-C and other blood-borne diseases being transmitted through the use of unsafe needles. In addition to this, research has shown that unprotected sexual intercourse by drug users will also help to increase the above-mentioned diseases. Illegal drug trafficking and trafficking is considered as the second biggest crime after arms smuggling. Although the law enforcement agencies are active to control its illegal transportation and distribution, due to the network of internationally organized and active gangs, its transportation and control is seen as a challenge. Nepal is located close to the Golden Triangle and Golden Crescent, where drug production and trafficking takes place.The land here is used as an easy route for transporting drugs. It is the government's policy to rehabilitate drug users into the society by providing them with the necessary treatment services without allowing them to be at further risk. For this, a radical change is needed in the existing social thinking and trend of seeing drug users as addicts. Humane treatment of drug users and respect for their human rights is also necessary. Along with this, there is also a need to consider their treatment as a public concern. It is equally important to increase the access of drug users to quality and reliable treatment and rehabilitation services. For this, the need for separate mechanisms and operating services to provide basic health services to drug users is gradually increasing. The National Policy on Drug Control, 2063 has been implemented to achieve a healthy and developed society without drug addiction. It is equally important to carry out various control-oriented programs in order to reduce the crime related to it by strictly controlling the illegal transport, trade and supply of narcotic drugs. Similarly, it seems necessary to make various pressure programs as well as related awareness programs effective in order to discourage the illegal cultivation and distribution of drugs. It is necessary to identify the groups that are at risk from the use of drugs and conduct various programs based on the targeted communities of such groups and make the drug demand reduction campaign more effective. In addition, it is equally necessary to conduct programs in collaboration with various community-based non-governmental organizations to reduce the harm of drug users. It seems that if intensive treatment and rehabilitation programs can be carried out, especially for women and youth who are at risk of drug addiction, it will help significantly in the campaign to reduce the demand for drugs. Especially the use of drugs, prevention and control of 9H Bhakhabhalatsyal 7 is a related topic. One of the stateIt is difficult to manage it properly only with low effort. For this, joint cooperation of governmental and non-governmental parties, civil society, private sector, experts and users and international development partners is also needed. Based on this recognition, this strategy has been intensively refined by the Ministry of Home Affairs through frequent discussions, workshops and consultations between the parties mentioned above. Therefore, the objectives targeted by the National Drug Control Policy, 2063 are expected to be fulfilled through the implementation of this strategy.