Criminal responsibility is the ability to be responsible, mistakes are intentional or negligent,
there is also no excuse for forgiveness. The purpose of this study is to find out and analyze
criminal responsibility for perpetrators of sedative drug abuse and its constraints. The research
method uses empirical research types. Primary data collection through interviews and
secondary data through library research. The conclusion is that criminal liability for
perpetrators of sedative abuse is the same as criminal liability in general, namely by
conducting an investigation to find and obtain evidence, after 14 days and the evidence has
been declared complete it will be submitted to the Public Prosecutor