There are only three kind of people involved in these in order of the supply chain- Growers, Sellers and Users. The User category is not a water-tight compartment. It spreads across all three kinds. Some grow for their own use and become Users as do the cultivators in Arunachal Pradesh.
Other parts of India that cultivate them substantially are Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal. However, as per the norms of NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances ) Act, in force since 1985, most of these cultivators will fall into illicit category. The Act has also provisions for jail terms for drug sellers and buyers. Non-medical uses are strictly banned. However, since the inception of the Act the sale and purchases have only increased.
The solution suggested to fight against this menace by Mr. Romesh Bhattacharji(Former Narcotics Commissioner, India) is to apply successful Portugal Model (being also taken note of by USA and UK) to punish/jail only the sellers and not the users. That way the law enforcement can concentrate more efficiently on catching lesser number of drug sellers in less time thus quarantining the vital link in the supply chain.
Nonetheless, The fans of the Danny Boyle's 1996 movie Trainspotting would suggest this movie to be shown to drug users for rehabilitation. This cult movie in the first half almost entices the viewers into using drugs the second half aptly follows the downfall of the heroin addicts Renton, Spud and Sickboy in Edinburgh. Here goes the trailer in case you have not watched it -
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