Srinagar, June 26 -- Observed every year on June 26, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking stands as a critical reminder of the devastating impact of drugs on individuals, families, communities and nations. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987, the day serves as a platform to strengthen global action and cooperation to achieve a world free of drug abuse. With the rising influence of narcotics and the sophisticated web of illicit trafficking, this observance becomes not only relevant but urgent. It urges societies to reflect on the perils of substance abuse and collectively work towards prevention, rehabilitation and reintegration. Drug abuse is more than a personal or individual problem; it...