The criminal dimension of drug and psychotropic substance abuse in Libyan legislation, legal practices and strategic mechanisms

Abstract

The research addresses the phenomenon of drug abuse and psychotropic substances in Libya as one of the most prominent challenges threatening society, highlighting the criminal and strategic aspects of Libyan legislation. The research discusses the close relationship between drug abuse and the high rates of violent and financial crimes, such as theft and bribery, and emphasizes the importance of criminal and alternative penalties in confronting For this phenomenon, the research points to gaps in Libyan legislation Especially in the face of digital and manufactured drugs, and stresses the need to update laws to keep pace with modern developments. It also discusses the weakness of border control and the lack of human resources and techniques necessary to combat smuggling. The research addresses strategic dimensions, such as enhancing prevention through awareness, and developing treatment and rehabilitation programs for addicts, with a focus on Cooperation between national and international institutions to combat smuggling networks.

The research concludes with practical recommendations that include updating legislation, strengthening border control using advanced technologies, supporting scientific research to understand the phenomenon, and organizing comprehensive awareness campaigns targeting society, with a focus on the role of the family in prevention.