Substance abuse is a serious social evil that affects a person’s health, family and the future of society. Broad public awareness against addiction can be created only by taking the message, “Addiction is the root of destruction,” to every person. With this objective, a de-addiction awareness programme was organised on Wednesday at TT Nagar Stadium under the Drug-Free India Campaign. At the programme, held under the chairmanship of Collector Priyank Mishra and District Panchayat CEO Ila Tiwari, the youths and citizens present were administered a pledge to stay away from addiction, not consume narcotic substances and spread the message of a drug-free society.
During the programme, the harmful effects of addiction were highlighted. It was stated that addiction not only damages a person’s physical and mental health, but also adversely affects family relationships, social reputation, financial condition and future. It is especially necessary to protect youths from the tendency toward addiction so that they can use their energy, talent and ability in positive work and nation-building. Collector Priyank Mishra said that “Addiction is the root of destruction” is not merely a slogan, but an important message to make society aware. The beginning of addiction gradually affects a person’s life, and the entire family has to bear its consequences. He said building a drug-free society is not possible through administrative efforts alone; every citizen must understand their responsibility and play an active role.
Collector Mishra appealed to youths to stay away from addiction themselves and make their friends, family members and people around them aware of its ill effects. He said families, educational institutions, social organisations and all sections of society will have to work together to create a positive environment against addiction. It is also necessary to connect youths with sports, education, creative activities and social work so their energy can be directed properly.
The objective of the Drug-Free India Campaign is to make youths, women and ordinary citizens aware of the physical, mental and social harm caused by the consumption of narcotic substances. Through the campaign, continuous efforts are being made to increase public participation against addiction, prevent addictive tendencies and promote a healthy lifestyle. The youths and citizens present at the programme resolved to stay away from addiction, spread awareness against it and actively contribute to making their families, friends and society drug-free. The district administration has appealed to citizens to adopt the message “Addiction is the root of destruction” in their lives and participate in this social campaign against addiction, so that a healthy, safe, empowered and drug-free society can be built through collective efforts.
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