Bihar, where alcohol is banned, struggling with a major drug problem. Bihar, where alcohol has been banned since 2016, is dealing with a major drug problem, the Indian Express reported. As compared to 2019, when 697 cases under NDPS Act were registered, a staggering 1,905 cases were filed in the first five months of 2026 alone. In the first five months of 2026, 9.29 lakh 'tablets' were seized.