Wokha District Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan observed International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at Lotha Hoho Ki, Wokha on July 1. The event was graced by ADC Wokha, K. Furhesie Nyuwi as special guest.
According to DIPR report, the ADC in his speech termed drug abuse as a social problem that led to increase in crime rate apart from affecting the financial stability and also increases conflicts and causes untold emotional pain for every member of the family.
He said, most addicts being in the productive age of 18 to 35 years, the loss in terms of human potential was incalculable.
He further said to address the root cause of drug addiction and implementing effective prevention and treatment programmes were vital in reducing demand and weakening the drug trade.
He therefore called for collaborative effort to fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
Assistant Director, Kripa Foundation, Kychamo P Ezung spoke on the theme “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention”. He also highlighted on the significance of World Drug day.
During the programme short speeches were also delivered by, Addl. SP Wokha K. Soriso, Chief Medical Officer Dr.Zuben Kikon and Sr. SDEO Minthunglo Ngullie.