Police holds anti-drug awareness programme in Budgam
Srinagar: Police on Thursday organised an anti-drug awareness programme under the banner “prevention of drug addiction” at Islamic Public Secondary School Kralpora Budgam.
The police spokesman said the programme was organised by Police with the motive of generating awareness among vulnerable age groups about ill effects of drug addiction.
He said the event was held to seek cooperation of the society in eradicating the social evils prevailing in the society, particularly menace of drugs.
The programme was hosted by in-charge Drug De-addiction and Stress Management Centre DPL Budgam, Insha Hassan.
Principal Islamic Public Secondary School Kralapora Budgam Ghulam Mohammad Dar, school Staff members and 100 students of the school attended the programme.
In her address, Insha Hassan highlighted the role of school management in identification of substance abusers and their role in remedial measures thereof.
Thrust was also given to the psychological and social aspects of addiction.
Detailed deliberations on various aspects of drug addiction and preventive measures especially in youth were also made.
All participants pledged to never indulge in any kind of substance abuse.
Principal of the school highlighted the role of parents and said that parents have a greater responsibility in the social development of a child as they act as the first teachers and guides of their wards.
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