Bangladesh, Feb. 2 -- Initiatives are on to revamp the way the scourge of drug addiction and abuse is countered, with emphasis to move away from mere punitive action under the criminal justice system. Sections in the Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Act need to be reviewed to correct the punitive approach. Mere enforcement of the law to counter the use and trafficking of illegal drugs and narcotics may not only be ineffective, but it also worsens the health of the individual besides increasing government expenditure. The use and trade of harmful drugs should be reviewed more from the social health aspect and monitored through the health sector rather than being handled by the criminal justice system. The use of drugs and addiction is a complex...