Budgam Police Organizes awareness Programme on “Prevention of Drug Addiction” at Government Higher Secondary School Kanir Chadoora

JULY 25: Budgam Police organised an awareness programme on “Prevention of Drug Addiction” which was held at Government Higher Secondary School Kanir Chadoora. The programme was hosted by *Ms.Nikhat Mir* Principal Government Higher Secondary School Kanir and *Ms Insha Hassan Incharge Drug de-addiction and Stress Management Centre DPL Budgam*.32 Staff members and 146 students of the school attended the programme.

The speaker *Ms Insha Hassan* incharge Drug De-addiction Centre Budgam highlighted the role of school management in identification of substance abusers and their role in remedial measures thereof. Thrust was also given to the psychological and social aspects of addiction.
Detailed deliberations on various aspects of drug addiction and preventive measures especially in youth were also made. All participants pledged to never indulge in any kind of substance abuse.
The programme was organised by Budgam Police with the motive of generating awareness among vulnerable age group about ill effects of drug addiction and to seek cooperation of the society in eradicating the social evils prevailing in the society particularly menace of drugs. Principal of the school highlighted the role of parents and said that parents have a greater responsibility in social development of a child as they act as the first teachers and guides of their wards.

The participants thanked Budgam Police for conducting such awareness programmes and building a bridge of trust between police and the youth.