Anti-drug awareness for students

District Administration Kohima, in collaboration with the Kohima District Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) committee, organized a “Pledge Against Drug Abuse & Awareness Program” on June 17 across three government schools—GHS Chandmari, GMS Merhülietsa, and GHSS Jotsoma.
A DIRP report informed that the initiative aims to raise awareness and strengthen community resolve to combat the growing menace of substance abuse among youth.
At GHSS Jotsoma, Dr. R. Rose, representing Youth Mission, spoke about the realities of addiction, stressing that substance abuse is not a moral failure but a chronic disease requiring consistent care and empathy. He warned of rising drug use among teenagers, highlighting dangerous substances such as Yaba, Spasmo Proxyvon, cough syrups, crystal meth, and a heroin variant known as sunflower.
Dr. Rose shared cases of addicts consuming up to 10 bottles of cough syrup a day or spending Rs. 2,000 daily on drugs, leading to financial ruin and family breakdowns. He urged students to make wise choices, reminding them that a single poor decision can derail their future.
“As part of the program, the NMBA Pledge was administered by Rorheu Pesieye, Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Kohima Sadar, while the Youth Anti-Drug Pledge was led by S.I. Thungchamo Mozhui, 2nd Officer-in-Charge, South Police Station, Kohima.
The event also featured a signature campaign, an invocation by Neivakrano Zashumo, and a special performance by Class 12 students.
The program concluded with a call for young people to stand against peer pressure and misinformation, encouraging them to choose a life free from substance abuse.