Awareness programme against drugs trafficking

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 25, 2022

The office of the District Social Welfare Officer, Jowai in collaboration with Breakthrough Rehabilitation Centre, Khliehtyrshi organised an awareness programme on Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking on the theme, ” Addressing drugs challenges in health and humanitarian care & crisis.” on Friday at Ladthadlaboh community hall, Jowai.

District Social Welfare Officer Jacqueline Synnah in her welcome address informed that observation is also part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

An awareness on basic and causes of drug abuse and addiction, Effects of drugs on family and individual health, Narcotics Drug and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985 was presented by D Bareh, field Co- ordinator SURE, Jowai, Dr. A. Paswet, Phyciatrist, Mental Health Civil Hospital, Ialong and J Syiemlieh, SI Police Department, RQ Laloo, Secretary Synjuk Waheh Shnong, Jowai gave a talk on Drugs stressing on the present scenario of Jowai Town.

Earlier, all participants present took a pledge. The District Social Welfare office had also conducted drawing competition and prize were distributed to the winners. The program was chaired by Rev. L Garod.