Shimla, April 7 -- On the occasion of World Health Day, the Himachal Gyan Vigyan Samiti (HGVS) organized a state-level convention in Shimla focusing on the rising issue of drug abuse among youth.

The event, titled "The Growing Drug Menace Among Youth", brought together various civil society groups, NGOs, and volunteer organizations from across Himachal Pradesh to chart a collective strategy to tackle the alarming trend.

Addressing the gathering, Vijay, the organizer and a social activist, emphasized the urgent need to take a holistic approach towards prevention, rather than solely relying on enforcement.

"Drug use is a one-way street. Once someone enters, it's hard to return. That's why we must act now together," Vijay, Organizer and S...