<prompt> Which of the following statements about the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances ACT NDPS is true:Provides severe punishment for drug users and drug peddlers alikeRecommends treatment rehabilitation of drug users and punishment for drug peddlersRecommends treatment rehabilitation of drug users and punishment for drug peddlersFarmers growing opium are permitted to grow and consume unlimited amounts of opium  <response>: B i.e. Recommends treatment rehabilitation of drug users and punishment for drug peddlers Alcohol is not included in NDPS Act, which regulates and prohibits all activities from cultivation to consumption of narcotic drugs psychotropic substances except for medicinal scientific purpose. An amendment has diluted made the punishment less severe for drug offendersQ. It provides identification, treatment rehabilitation of drug addicts. 