Substance abuse has been a persistent issue in Arunachal Pradesh, severely affecting the potential of the state, especially the youths. However, GoAP is actively taking measures to combat addiction and create a positive change for the youth.
To heighten awareness and educate the public on the dangers of drug use, the state government established the ‘Arunachal Against Substance’ campaign. The initiative aims to assist the families of addicts and offer them support while encouraging drug users to seek help from rehab facilities. The program will provide a safe and healthy environment for individuals to turn their life around and enable them to begin with a clean slate. It offers vital resources such as helplines, online counselling, and testimonials from people who have overcome addiction.
There are also NGOs and non-governmental organizations working tirelessly to promote awareness around drug abuse throughout the whole state. The Indian Army has played a significant role in this cause by organizing youth-targeted awareness campaigns and engaging them in various sports activities. Women initiatives such as WASE are increasing awareness and advocating against drug abuse among young people, with the entire female population of Arunachal Pradesh supporting the idea of a drug-free state.
Through their determination and persistence, the state is moving in the right direction towards a drug-free future. We invite citizens to share their thoughts on the impact created through these ongoing campaigns at ground level. What other measures should be taken by GoAP to eradicate substance abuse from its roots?
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The event saw huge participation 6 Assam Rifles 2 I-C Subhash Chandra, Chief of Old Tupi, GBs, PRIs, and galaxies of HoDs, CBOs leaders, Inmates and women leaders from Ranglamja area.
Assam Rifles also organized a medical camp to screen villagers for lifestyle diseases and gave medicines that benefitted 600 villagers.
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Commandant of 6 Assam Rifles Col Aman Ahluwalia, in his address, highlighted ill effects of drugs posing a serious challenge to the society and discouraged all to refrain from any drug.
WCD Dy. director Hacham Bangsia highlighted significance of the Day aimed at achieving a drug free world while Bangsia sought cooperation from all walks of life to eradicate drugs abuse and illicit trafficking.
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Tirap DC Hento Karga sought cooperation of one and all with district administration and security agencies to eradicate all kinds of drugs. He lauded Care Me Home Drugs-addiction-cum-Rehabilitation center run by chairperson Sontung Bangsia for rendering yeoman service in TCL region and urged all the inmates to complete treatment with full discipline.
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OSC case worker Adv Ribbom Riba highlighted various services provided by under OSC while its staff Tadar Sasam informed about good touch and bad touch with demonstative pictures. APWWS chief coordinator Yomjum Geyi Jongsam also spoke.
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Speaking poke about Narcotics Drugs and Pyschotropic Substance Act 1985, CWC chairperson Adv Likha Asha said that the Act envisions stringent punishment for drug traffickers without any leniency for the offence.
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Individuals, families and the society is facing challenges due to drug menace, she said and advocated handling addicts with respect and sympathy without stigma and discrimination for them to come out to seek help .
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APWWS President Adv Kani Nada Maling said that the event is observed across the world to encourage people to quit drug addiction and live a healthier life. The day is dedicated specifically to prevent drug abuse and trafficking as per a resolution of the United Nation General Assembly on 07.12.er, 1987.
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A team of Arunachal Pradesh Women’s Welfare Society in collaboration with Naharlagun One Stop Centre (OSC) and Itanagar Capital Region Child Welfare Committee (CWC) observed International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with ‘people first; stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention’ this year’s theme at Anganwadi Centre of Sekey Colony, here with women and children on Monday.
SUTHAHAR P 2 years 2 weeks ago
At a time when drug is posing serious threat across the world leaving its devastating impacts on the addicts and the society as a whole, Arunachal Pradesh observed World Drug Day on Monday to sensitize those in the grip of drugs to come out of the whirlpool to lead a health life.
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Young inmates from rehabilitation centre Way of Life Foundation presented a skit, sending the message that people get addicted to drugs accidentally, and gradually the addicts are sidelined and disrespected in society. But amidst all adversities, recovery is possible.