PASIGHAT, Jan 30: East Siang Deputy Commissioner Tayi Taggu, accompanied by DMO Dr Radesh Tatan and WASE president Yamik Dulom Darang today visited the Drugs De-addiction cum Rehabilitation Center located at Jarkong village here, and interacted with the inmates and inquired about their health and reviewed overall functioning of the center.
In his speech, the DC stated that existing studies have found that drug addiction makes a person hollow from inside and causes huge loss of money, prestige and valuable time. The Pasighat de-addiction cum rehabilitation center has been proving to be a boon for the addicted persons so that they could return home after taking appropriate medical care and guidance.
While appreciating the medical officers, nurses and other staff members for their dedicated services, the DC said that rehabilitation aspects must be ensured in the right earnest. He directed the authorities to ensure cleanliness in the de-addiction center to keep the environment healthy for all and stressed on discipline, healthy food, counseling and yoga on a regular basis in particular for a healthy body and mind.
Continued use of drugs might be a result of insecurities, destructive and cause of depression, anxiety etc and finally social non-acceptance leading to negative consequences, opined the DC and in order to eradicate this evil, he appealed to the government functionaries and NGOs to sensitize the society about the harmful effects of drug abuse through massive awareness by delivering information through interactive methods and cultural sensitivity.
He also urged the people to avoid ‘scare’ tactics but to find out ways and extend help as friends for those who have fallen into the trap of drugs, for any reason.
The DMO advised the inmates to strongly resolve to kick the habit of drug addiction with strong determination and commitment. They should properly take medical treatment administered at the centre and make themselves free from the clutches of drug abuse.
He informed the visiting DC that altogether 10 addicted persons from East Siang and neighboring districts have been admitted at present and all were being provided required facilities and guidance. He also briefed about the ongoing construction works of the 30-bedded new building, volleyball and badminton courts and ‘internal’ roads etc under Smart City project which are expected to be completed at the end of June, this year. (DIPRO)