Doctors urged to lead anti-drug awareness among youth
Legal and medical professionals in Ongole are collaborating to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse among youth. The initiative emphasizes the role of doctors in promoting healthy lifestyles and the legal consequences of substance trafficking.
Why it matters
Public health campaigns involving medical professionals are essential for addressing the rising concerns of substance abuse in academic environments.
Additional Civil Judge, Ongole, CH. V. Ramakrishna said that doctors and medical students should set an example by promoting a drug-free lifestyle, as well as creating awareness about the adverse mental health consequences of substance abuse and legal punishments for the illegal supply and consumption of drugs to prevent drug addiction among youth.
Mr. Ramakrishna was addressing an anti-drug awareness seminar organised at Government Medical College (GMC) in Ongole on Saturday.
During the programme, GMC Principal Dr. S. Sreevani urged medical students to uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and healthy living, stressing that future doctors have a greater responsibility in educating society about the dangers of substance abuse.
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