The National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India (2019) reported that the estimated prevalence of alcohol use among adults in India was 14.6%.

Punjab has the highest prevalence of alcohol consumption in India, with approximately 35% of adults reporting alcohol use.

Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in India, with an estimated 2.8% of adults reporting cannabis use in the past year.

Manipur has the highest prevalence of cannabis use in India, with approximately 10% of adults reporting cannabis use in the past year.

The estimated prevalence of opioid use among adults in India is 0.7%.

Rajasthan has the highest prevalence of opioid use in India, with approximately 2% of adults reporting opioid use in the past year.

The estimated prevalence of injection drug use among adults in India is 0.1%.

Manipur has the highest prevalence of injection drug use in India, with approximately 1% of adults reporting injection drug use in the past year.

Oral administration is the most common mode of substance administration in India, accounting for approximately 80% of all substance use.

The age group 15-24 years has the highest prevalence of substance use in India, with approximately 20% of individuals in this age group reporting substance use in the past year.

Substance use in India is predominantly male, with males accounting for approximately 75% of all substance users.

Poverty, unemployment, and lack of education are all factors associated with an increased risk of substance use in India.

Substance abuse in India can lead to a range of health problems, social problems, and economic problems.

A combination of public awareness campaigns, treatment and rehabilitation services, and harm reduction programs are being implemented to address substance abuse in India.

The government plays a crucial role in addressing substance abuse in India by developing and implementing policies, providing funding for prevention and treatment programs, and monitoring and evaluating substance abuse trends.