Seminar on Drug De-Addiction Organized to Increase Consciousness and Provide Help

Tarun Karthick 

Campbell Bay, 23 June 2023

As a part of the weeklong celebration of International Drug De-Addiction, a seminar was held on the PBMC auditorium, aimed toward elevating consciousness and offering assist to these affected by substance abuse. The occasion noticed the participation of esteemed company, together with Ms. Veditha Reddy, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, who served because the chief visitor.

Addressing the viewers, Ms. Veditha Reddy emphasised the significance of repeatedly organizing such applications at instructional establishments and Gram Panchayats. She urged people battling substance abuse to reap the benefits of the counselling and therapy amenities supplied by the Integrated Rehabilitation Center for Addicts (IRCA) in South Andaman. Comparing dependancy therapy to searching for medical assist for bodily illnesses, she inspired people to return ahead and search the mandatory assist.

Ms. Pallavi Sarkar, IAS, Secretary of Social Welfare, South Andaman, harassed the importance of sustaining confidentiality relating to the therapy of addicts and offering details about drug peddlers to the authorities. Mr. Anand Vardhan Mishra, Assistant Commissioner (HQ), make clear the position of oldsters in stopping substance abuse amongst youngsters.

The seminar featured numerous audio system, together with Dr. Kushal Baidya, Assistant Professor at ANIIMS, who highlighted the antagonistic results of substance abuse on society, households, and the bodily well being of addicts. Shri Binoy Mathur, DySP of Narcotics Andaman and Nicobar Police, mentioned the authorized points surrounding the misuse of narcotic medication.

Adding a inventive contact to the occasion, a crew of performers from IRBn introduced a avenue play (nukkad natak), specializing in the adverse influence of narcotics on household life. The NGO ISMAT additionally participated in this system and shared insights into their efforts to stop drug abuse amongst youngsters. The seminar attracted a lot of attendees, showcasing the neighborhood’s dedication to addressing this urgent concern.

Dr. MK Mahato, the Medical Officer (I/C) representing IRCA in South Andaman, prolonged a heat welcome to the gathering. The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Akash Saojal, a Peer Educator from IRCA, South Andaman, expressing gratitude to all contributors and contributors.

The seminar served as an important platform for spreading consciousness, fostering understanding, and selling assist networks to fight the challenges related to substance abuse within the area.