"Socio-Economic Impact of Drug Trafficking on Youth in Urban Slums: A Case Study of Odisha

Author(s)	Ms. Shruti Lenka
Country	India
Abstract	Drug trafficking has emerged as a serious socio-economic challenge, particularly in urban slum areas where poverty, unemployment, and limited educational opportunities make young people more vulnerable. In Odisha, the growing drug trade has adversely affected the health, education, livelihood, and social well-being of youth, making it essential to examine its wider socio-economic impact.
Keywords	Drug Trafficking; Socio-Economic Impact; Youth; Urban Slums; Odisha; Substance Abuse; Crime; NDPS Act, 1985.
Field	Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On	2026-07-19

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