ITANAGAR, Feb 16: HOPE Foundation organized a two-day workshop and awareness programme on drug abuse and alcohol addiction at Soha village under Soga circle of Tirap district on February 14 and 15.
Attending as resource person, Dr Waseem Ahmed threw light on the ill-effects of drugs and alcoholism.
Samthung Lowang, Chief in charge of Soha village while appreciating the Foundation for initiating the much needed awareness on drug abuse and alcohol addiction stressed on discarding the deadly elements like drugs (kani), varied types of tobacco and alcohol for good and healthy society.
Wangbon Moidam admitted the escalating problem of drug abuse and alcohol addiction in the society which is killing every possible opportunity that govt and society offers for growth and development.
The members stressed on the serious affects and strains it has on family life having wide negative ramifications in the future of the children.
Earlier, Komna Moidam, chairperson spoke on the vulnerability of the children's future in an atmosphere filled with drugs and alcoholism. She said that drug paddlers target school and college students who are full of curiosity to explore life as well as vulnerable which may lead to major crimes.
An awareness documentary video on drug abuse and alcohol addiction was also shown.
On the second day, an awareness rally was carried out from office of the circle officer, Soha to all seven localities of the village. Postcards with slogans on drug abuse and alcohol addiction were displayed for awakening the sleepy villages.
Later, an interactive session was held with the participants.