“People First: Stop
stigma and discrimination, strengthen Prevention” is the theme for
this year as we fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
The campaign this year calls to respect the people who are victims
of addictions and highlights preventions of drugs. In order to raise
awareness, CKSK, Vimukti SHG Federation and Ashakiran centre for
de-addiction and counselling conducted a program at Ashakiran
centre, Palya. 50 women from Vimukti SHG Federation, Banakal, 40
students of Govt. PU college, Palya and 15 inmates of Ashakiran,
Palya participated in this awareness drive and benefitted from it.
Dr. Punith, Professor and Psychiatric Resident Doctor of Hassan
Institute of Medical Sciences and Fr. Arun Lobo, Director of
Ashakiran centre for de-addiction and counselling were the resource
persons of the day. Dr. Punith explained in detail regarding what is
addiction, the various kinds of drug addictions, the causes and
precautionary measures that can be practiced to prevent addiction
among children, youth and people. Fr. Arun focussing the college
students spoke about social media addictions among the youth and
precautionary measures and means. Fr. Edwin Dsouza, Director of CKSK
unit, Vimukti SHG Federation, Banakal, Shri. Manjegowda, APMC
ex-member, Mrs. Sunitha, Principal of Govt. College, Palya, Mrs.
Yashodha, President of Vimukti SHG Federation, Mr. Danajay, PDO of
Gram Panchayath, Palya were present.
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