International Day against Drug Abuse
Collective efforts, right awareness
imperative to combat drug menace: Justice Tashi Rabstan
SRINAGAR, JUNE 26:
Commemorating celebration of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit
Trafficking, J&K Legal Services Authority in collaboration with District
Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar and Burn Hall School, Gupkar Road
Srinagar, organized a mega awareness program titled "Drug Abuse and
Illicit Trafficking."
Justice Tashi
Rabstan, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Executive
Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority was the chief guest on the occasion.
Amit Kumar Gupta,
Member Secretary and Muzamil Hayat Kabli, Under Secretary, J&K Legal
Services Authority, Fr. Stalin Raja, Principal, Burn Hall School, Jahangir
Ahmad Bakshi, Secretary, DLSA Srinagar, Feroz Ahmad, Secretary, Burn Hall
School and other staff members of the school were present at the event.
In his presidential
address, Justice Tashi Rabstan eloquently spoke about the devastating impacts
of drug abuse and underlined the need for a united fight against this social
evil. He emphasized the importance of raising awareness, particularly among the
youth, to eradicate drug abuse from its roots. "We must collectively
create right awareness among the masses, especially the younger generations, to
combat the menace of drug abuse. It's not just a legal issue but a social
responsibility that we must all shoulder," he stated. He said that
teachers, parents and elderly people in the society play an important role in
bringing back the youth to mainstream.
In his welcome
address, Fr. Stalin Raja, highlighted the necessity of creating massive
awareness among the younger generations. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to
Justice Tashi for choosing his institution to organise this awareness programme
on a day having international importance. He further said that the unwavering
commitment of Legal Services Institutions towards combating the drug menace and
spreading awareness is a crucial initiative, which is appreciable.
The program
featured an insightful and detailed presentation by Dr. Yuman Kawoos, Assistant
Professor, IMHANS, Kashmir, who discussed the complexities of drug abuse and
effective stress management techniques. Her presentation provided valuable
information and strategies for dealing with addiction and its psychological
impacts.
Adding to the depth
of the event, Insha Malik, Counsellor, Burn Hall School, delivered an enlightening
address on substance abuse and the critical role of counsellors in providing
support and guidance to those affected this social evil. Her speech highlighted
practical approaches to prevention and intervention, stressing the importance
of early detection and continuous support.
A poignant skit
performed by law students and advocates depicted the harmful effects of
substance abuse on individuals, families and society, which was the highlight
of the event. This moving performance underscored the urgent need for
collective action and legal enforcement to tackle drug-related issues. The
program was a significant step towards fostering a drug-free society and
showcased the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders in addressing this
critical issue.