Drugs derail life, students told
Police and health officials in Coimbatore conducted an awareness program at a local college to warn students about the physical and mental dangers of drug addiction. The speakers emphasized the role of youth in society and the link between substance abuse and criminal activity.
Why it matters
Addressing drug abuse among youth is a critical public health and social safety priority in urban Indian centers.
Drugs debilitate mind and body, obstructing attainment of progress, senior officials of Police and Health departments cautioned students during an awareness programme at the Government Arts College (Autonomous), on Friday.
Drug-addiction deflects attention of students from opportunities for progression, N. Kannan, Commissioner of Police, observed, blaming the situation on the normalisation of alcohol and drug-addiction in cinema, be it for celebrating happiness or getting over grief.
Flanked by P. Kanagaraj, Head, Department of Political Science, and Principal In-Charge, Mr. Kannan, who spoke on the role of youth in building a better tomorrow administered pledge to students to keep away from drugs.
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