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?
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 weeks ago
What is drug-free community?
The Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program is the nation's leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent and reduce substance use among youth.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 weeks ago
How can we prevent drugs in our community?
Some important principles are as under:- Avoid mass awareness campaigns. Targeted interventions are more useful in drug abuse prevention. Focus on the positive aspects of not using drugs. This includes messages on saying 'NO' to drugs and resisting peer pressure.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 weeks ago
What are the social problems of drug abuse?
Loss of employment and income. Increased likelihood of emotional and mental disorders like anxiety and depression among family members. Family separations and divorces and even the removal of children from homes.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 weeks ago
What is the impact of society in our life?
Our culture shapes the way we work and play and it makes a difference in how we view ourselves and others. It affects our values what we consider right and wrong. This is how the society we live in influences our choices. But our choices can also influence others and ultimately help shape our society.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 weeks ago
What are the problems of community development?
(1) Ambiguity of objectives in community development.
(2) The lack of a clearly articulated causal model of the community development process.
(3) Inability to control assignment to experimental and control groups or communities.
(4) A combination of weak effects, crude measurement and small samples.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 weeks ago
What is the burden of substance abuse?
The burden of health loss due to drug use disorders:-
332 years of life lost per 100,000 population due to premature deaths (515.5 years per 100,000 population for men and 252.3 years per 100,000 population for women).
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 weeks ago
Which describes a side effect?
Side effects also known as adverse reactions, are unwanted undesirable effects that are possibly related to a drug. Side effects can vary from minor problems like a runny nose to life-threatening events such as a heart attack or liver damage.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 weeks ago
What is the role of the family in drug abuse?
Parents can play a vital role when it comes to the prevention of drug abuse. Parents need to provide unconditional love, strengthen their child's self esteem and create a positive attitude for seeking professional help.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 weeks ago
What are the social implications of drug abuse in India?
Studies show that drug abuse leads to poverty and family breakdown. According to a survey in India, weekly expenditure on drugs amounted to $13 and total expenditure ranged between US $250–$25,000. In families disrupted by drug abuse, poverty is often transmitted from parents to children.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 weeks ago
What is considered a drug?
(Drug) Any substance other than food that is used to prevent, diagnose, treat or relieve symptoms of a disease or abnormal condition. Drugs can also affect how the brain and the rest of the body work and cause changes in mood, awareness, thoughts, feelings or behavior.