Amirali R. Davoudpour
Iranian Canon of Medicine and Law, Administrative Wing of Law and Healing association, Iranian Watchdog of Medicine and Law, Tehran-Iran
Email of the corresponding author: davoudpour@canmedlaw.org
Accepted and published July, 2024
Abstract
This article examines the implications of narcotics restrictions from a socio-psychological perspective, highlighting the increasing prevalence of mental disorders in Iran and the historical context of opium use in the Middle East as a drug. It delves into the legal framework governing narcotics, the socio-psychological consequences of these laws, and the broader implications for public health and social stability.
Keywords: Narcotics, Opium, Mental disorders