More reports on Int'l Day against Drug Abuse | Nagaland Post

Several districts in the state joined the rest of the world in commemorating the “International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” from June 24-26.

In Dimapur, Prodigals' Home, Social Welfare department and Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA) organised a programme on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking at District Jail Dimapur with clinical psychologist, CIHSR, Imlibenla Mongro as the main speaker.

In a press release, Prodigal's Home informed that during the programme, Mongro said mental health problems get more aggravated once one starts abusing drugs/alcohol.

She said depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety disorder and psychosis were some common mental disorders that afflicted a person addicted to drugs.

The clinical psychologist appealed all, not to judge an addict but to view them as individuals who might have got entrapped in the world of drugs.

Instead of judging, we should be finding alternatives on tackling the menace of drug abuse, she stated.

She also stressed the need to have a medical doctor on call at the jail for prisoners being brought to the jail with addiction history.

DWO, Dimapur, Social Welfare, Keneikesangulie Zumu delivered keynote address while project assistant DDLSA, Sangto spoke about the constitutional provisions protecting human rights and dignities of every citizen.

He informed that DDLSA was available to provide free legal aid to persons falling under certain categories.

Meanwhile, Sani from Prodigals' Home delivered welcome address, chaplain Mhonbeni and counsellor of District Jail, Atula offered invocation and benediction respectively. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Prodigals' Home, Sukum.

Longleng: DEF Longleng observed International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by organising outreach programmes at various churches under Longleng town during the devotional Sunday service on June 26.

According to a DIPR report, the speakers spoke on negative impacts of drugs abuse and stressed on the need for public awareness.

They also asked for support from all sections of the society to fight against the menace of drugs in the district.

As part of the campaign, banners and posters were displayed in prominent places and church premises. Testimonies were also delivered by recovering drug addicts and skits on “say no to drugs” were presented by Sunday School children during the church services.

Meanwhile, additional SP & APIO Longleng on behalf of DEF Longleng expressed gratitude to various churches, NGOs, CSOs and student bodies for their positive response and cooperation.

On account of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Human Trafficking, a programme was conducted at Tamlu Town Baptist Church, Tamlu Block and Bhumnyü Baptist Church, Bhumnyü village Longleng sadar I, Longleng district on June 26.

In a press release, district media officer Longleng, K Mongsen Phom informed that a short programme was conducted at Bhumnyü Baptist Church where the youth pastor in-charge, Moi-e Phom offered invocation and keynote address was delivered by dentist, RBSK, SHP, Dr. Imcharenla Longkumer.

In her address, Dr. Imcharenla while briefing on drug abuse informed that some of the symptoms included urge to use drug regularly, losing control, thought blocking and aggressive emotional instability and risk of developing illness.

She highlighted that addiction was an illness that required treatment and not punishment or discrimination.

A painting competition was also organised for practical education on drug abuse and human trafficking.

Meanwhile, Community Health Centre (CHC) Tamlu observed the day by conducting adolescent and youth focused awareness programme at Tamlu Town Baptist Church.

CHC Tamlu, medical officer, Dr. Banglau Phom highlighted the burden of drug abuse and illicit trafficking globally.

Dr. Banglau also gave insight on the ill effects of drug abuse and stressed on its transmission of diseases such as HIV & AIDS, Hepatitis, STI.

Mon: DEF Mon observed “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” by organising an awareness programme for students on June 24 at council hall, Mon with DC Mon, Ajit Kumar Verma as special guest. According to PRO Mon police, DC Verma in his address lauded DEF Mon for taking the initiative to educate students on drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

Underscoring the importance of creating awareness on drugs and it's harmful effects, Verma said educating students on drugs would go a long way in controlling and preventing drug abuse.

The DC also advised students not to indulge in the deadly habit of substance abuse but to inculcate reading habit in their day to day life. He advised students to be wise in choosing their peers.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Mon, Imnalensa highlighted the need for adequate and extensive awareness on drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

Stating that students were pillars and future of a society, he asked the students not to become victims of substance abuse but to be aware of its harmful effects and educate others about it.

The programme was chaired by ASI Shekhrulu Dozo, invocation by PBCM Pastor, Banwang, welcome note by additional SP Mon, T Ado Yanlem, Sashi Yin from Mon User's Network spoke on the impact of drug abuse in social life, special number was presented by C/N Atzing and the programme ended with arms display.

Zunheboto: In Zunheboto, a programme was organised at town hall Zunheboto where deputy commissioner (DC) Zunheboto, Rahul Bhanudas Mali exhorted the students of Government Higher Secondary School Zunheboto.

According to a DIPR report, DC appealed to all the students to take a vow to always keep away from any kinds of intoxicating substances and to always say no to drugs.

Earlier, while delivering the introductory speech on behalf of the medical department, DPO DAPCU Zunheboto, Hokishe Chophy said that the feelings of “high” sensation on the use of any intoxicant was known as Euphoria which mentally drove one to experience it again, leading them to become a chemically dependent person.

Informing that the WHO recognised it as a disease, Chophy said chemically dependent person not only harmed himself/herself but also affected their family and society.

In their fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, the district committee (NCORD) headed by DC is initiating awareness programmes in phases, which began from June 24, covering all schools and colleges in the district.