Una, June 26- An awareness program was organized today (Thursday) at the Drug Prevention Center in Ghaluwal, courtesy of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Una, on the occasion of International Drug Prohibition and Illegal Prevention Day. On this occasion, Superintendent of Police Una Amit Yadav attended the program as the chief guest.
Addressing the program, SP Amit Yadav said that the purpose of such programs is to make the youth and society aware of the ill effects of drugs and to motivate them to lead a normal life again. He said that drug addiction not only affects a person physically and mentally, but also makes him socially weak.
The SP appealed to the youth to stay away from drugs themselves and also make their friends aware of its fatal effects. He gave a message to the youth undergoing treatment to move forward in life with confidence and said that even if someone has fallen prey to drugs, there is no need to panic. Considering it as a challenge and overcoming it can be completely possible and inspiring.
He said that any difficulty can be overcome with a good lifestyle, strong willpower and positive thinking. Institutions can help you only when you have a true desire to change yourself. When a person starts helping others, positive changes start coming in his own life too.
The SP also shared information about the drug eradication campaigns going on in the district and said that strict vigil is being kept on the elements involved in drug trafficking and strict action is being taken against them.
During the program, the youth undergoing treatment also shared poems, thoughts and experiences based on drug eradication. They also gave the message of "Leave addiction, connect life".
On this occasion, District Welfare Officer Jatinder Sharma, Pandoga Police Post Incharge SHO Gurdhyan Sharma, Project Coordinator Suresh Kumar, Dr. Anil Kumar, Yoga Therapist Dr. Baldev Dogra, Advisor Parveen Kumari and Dr. Yamini, Aman and Jagdish Chand were present.