Which of the following statements about the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances ACT (NDPS ) is true:

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.