Digital narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances from a criminal law perspective

Abstract

Abstract: Digital drugs abuse, also known as I-dosing, has recently emerged as a danger to Middle Eastern teen­agers through different media channels. This study aimed to shed light on this type of new digital application, its types and effects, and the position of comparative legislation towards it in an attempt to bridge the legal loopholes related to the field of criminalization and punishment for those who trade and promote this type of application,and indicate when criminal intervention is necessary to protect society.