BANDIPORA, July 22 -- In a significant step towards curbing the growing menace of drug abuse among youth, District Drug De-Addiction and Rehabilitation Centre (DDAC), Bandipora, in collaboration with the Social Welfare department, Bandipora organized an impactful outreach programme at Government High School Kehnusa, Bandipora.

The awareness programme witnessed active participation from students, teachers, non-teaching staff, and concerned parents. The event aimed to sensitize the community, particularly the younger generation, about the perils of substance abuse and the importance of timely intervention, counselling, and rehabilitation.

Speakers at the event highlighted various dimensions of drug addiction, from early signs and psychologi...