Police facilitates awareness prog regarding ‘Prevention of Drug addiction’

Srinagar: Budgam Police on Monday organised an awareness programme regarding Prevention of Drug addiction in a hall of shopping complex near DPL Budgam. The awareness programme was held while following social distancing norms and other protocols.
The main aim of the program was to disseminate awareness regarding prevention of drug addiction. The program was attended by Mohammad Saliya Bhat (Block officer NRLM), Insha Hassan (Incharge Drug De-addiction and Stress Management Centre DPL Budgam) and Mohammad Saliya Bhat and was attended by the shopkeepers of the area.
On the occasion, the prominent speakers briefed the participants about their role as parents in enriching the mental and physical health of their wards. They also stressed that parents can play pivotal role in assessing their children either he is drug addict or not and may take further steps in rehabilitating their wards with cooperation of police, so that the future generations may be saved. They also highlighted the drug addiction scenario of Kashmir, the causes and consequences of addiction.
They also spoke about preventive measures and the role of J&K Police in the prevention of drug addiction. The speakers highlighted the socio- economic factors contributing to drug addicting and preventive measures thereof. They also explained the ways to know the warning signs and symptoms of a drug addict. They further said that to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, public cooperation is necessary and Police is always available for help to those who are victims of this addiction and will make all possible efforts to help and rehabilitate those affected persons.