Improper care for adolescents suffering from substance use disorder in the Maldives
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2022
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This study focuses on ineffective treatment plans for Maldivian adolescent addicts. Even though this is a growing problem in the Maldives, there are no rehabilitation centres for minors. Improper treatment of adolescents suffering from substance abuse is a disservice not only to society but also to their youth and potential. These children are denied the opportunity to live a
normal life because caregivers fail to provide them with the care they require. This leads to issues within the family, which has a direct impact on the communities in which they live. The goal of this research paper is to provide a legal solution to this problem; thus, the best methodology to use for this paper is to conduct legal research and qualitative doctrinal legal research that inquires about the current laws relating to the treatment of the Drug Act in the Maldives. The qualitative research method is the most effective. I chose survey research to learn more about the current treatment options for minors with substance use disorders in the Maldives. I was able to determine whether or not people who provide care for them believe the current system is adequate by conducting survey research. In addition, doctrinal legal research was conducted to gain an understanding of the current Maldives laws relating to treatment and the Drug Acts for juveniles. The survey results show that even employees and government bodies working in this field are dissatisfied with the current system in place for treating juvenile addicts. There is no proper system in place for those children, according to the government. To make changes to the current juvenile treatment procedure, a collaborative effort between the government bodies is required to develop a more organized set procedure as well as stricter sanctions for drug-related crimes.