Srinagar : Police in Budgam on Thursday organised an awareness programme on “Prevention of Drug Addiction” at Higher Secondary School Hardpanzoo.
According to a statement issued from Zonal Police Headquarters Srinagar, the programme was hosted by Mohammed Shafi Lone Principal Higher Secondary School Hardpanzoo and Insha Hassan Incharge Drug de-addiction & Stress Management Centre DPL Budgam. 26 Staff members and over 100 students of the school attended the programme.
On the occasion, Insha 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.
Besides, Principal of Higher Secondary School Hardpanzoo highlighted the role of parents and said that parents have a greater responsibility in social development of a child.
