What really fuels India’s drug problem? On Candid Confessions With Chhavi, former narcotics Zonal Director SAMEER WANKHEDE speaks about the dark realities of drug networks, celebrity culture, youth exposure, law enforcement pressure, addiction psychology, and the larger system that enables substance abuse to grow silently around us. From what happens behind high-profile investigations to the emotional and social damage drugs leave behind, this conversation goes far beyond headlines. It is about power, vulnerability, crime, mental health, and the choices that slowly change lives forever. A raw, intense and eye-opening episode on drugs, addiction, narcotics, crime culture, rehabilitation, youth influence, Bollywood controversies, substance abuse awareness, mental health, law enforcement, and India’s growing drug crisis. Tune in, share, and follow. GUEST: SAMEER WANKHEDE, IRS, Additional Commissioner Also follow CANDID CONFESSIONS WITH CHHAVI podcast on: www.youtube.com/@bwwc www.youtube.com/@candidconfessionswithchhavi www.instagram.com/candidconfessionswithchhavi www.instagram.com/chhavihussein ✨ Join the BEING WOMAN WITH CHHAVI community for these exclusive features. • Weekly newsletter with intimate reflections • 2–3 minute audio nuggets on topics we all silently struggle with (Echoes Of Chhavi) • Anonymous messaging—to share your story and get guidance. FREE REGISTRATION for all at: www.beingwomanwithchhavi.com CHAPTERS: (00:00) What to expect from the episode (03:11) How does Sameer Wankhede like to identify himself keeping the Bollywood controversies like Aryan Khan and Rhea Chakraborty arrest aside. (04:32) Does a case that becomes a media trial get impacted in the process? How does a it impact you as an officer. (06:45) Do threats make you scared for your family considering everything is shared on social media. (08:12) Do you feel like you’re constantly under scrutiny? That your phone is being watched and there is no private life? (09:30) Do you hesitate to perform your duty after everything that happened? (11:25) What kind of drugs are being abused in India today and globally? Charas, Ganja, Cocaine, Smack, Methamphetamine etc. Everything about export and import of these drugs (20:05) What is a minor’s reaction when they are arrested in possession. (21:41) Why do minors get caught in possession with intent to supply. (22:57) Drug consumption is a crime and a non-bailable offence. (24:15) How many rehabilitation centres are there in India, government and private? (25:55) Drug addiction is not a taboo. Statistics around how many men and women do not get the treatment they need primarily because of the stigma attached to it. (26:29) Are there women centric centres for women? (27:40) Is a consumer, not a supplier, also considered a criminal? (28:49) What happens if you are wrongly accused? What are the loop holes in the NDPS Act because of which the acquittal rate is high, but not after a 6 month period of filing a chargesheet. (31:42) What are the loop holes that criminals use and which cause huge discomfort to the wrongly accused. (35:06) What are the creative methods being used for smuggling across International and state borders? (38:37) Is party drug culture OK? (40:15) Statistics about the current drug consumption in India. Looking at this, is legalisation going to make a difference to the black marketing? (44:54)How can cigarette smoking be curbed? Why are the laws not being enforced? (47:44) What other changes should be introduced as per your experience to handle the drug problem. (50:45) Helpline number for drug addiction. 1933. (52:06) How do we deal with corruption when it comes to making a complaint? (55:27) Meth lab bust in Greater Noida hinting towards cannibalism. Also being heard about is a zombie drug. How can we stop the new drugs being invented. (1:00:20) Does counselling help? What about religious sermons? (1:02:59) Closing thoughts and message.
