One study on pharmaceuticals in South Asia included an anti-depressant drug, fluoxetine [9] used in Nepal. However, this research did not include any other psychotropic drugs. read more
According to Narcotic Drugs (Control) Act, 2033 B.S. (1976 AD), Unless the subject or context otherwise requires : "Narcotic Drug" means: Cannabis/ marijuana; Medicinal cannabis/ marijuana; Opium 2; Processed opium; Medicinal opium; Plants and leaves of coca, and any substances to be prepared by mixing opium and extract coca, including mixture or salt. read more
The Narcotics Control Act amended in 1993.Policy initiatives for drug control in Nepal types of narcotics and psychotropic substances listed in the Act. revise Napal‟s narcotics legislation and bring it in line with its international obligations. read more
The Convention on Psychotropic Substances of 1971 is a United Nations treaty designed to control psychoactive drugs such as amphetamine-type stimulants, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and psychedelics signed in Vienna, Austria on 21 February 1971. read more