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Indian Army organized lecture on drug awareness at Tota Gali Poonch
10/15/2024 11:12:57 PM
Early Times Report
POONCH, Oct 15: Mental health issues, performance pressure, growing emptiness, social networking and changing socio-economic condition are affecting the youth of the country, making them vulnerable to addictive distraction. The abuse of drugs and alcohol is by far the leading cause of preventable illness and premature death in our society. Indian Army with organized a lecture to spread awareness about dangers of drug abuse amongst the teenagers and its ill effects in the body and society at Tota Gali, Poonch district. The focus of the awareness lecture was to enlighten local people about increasing drug menace and its harmful effects, both physical and mental. Local people were made aware as to how one time use of drugs to deal with stress or to get a momentary high or to just 'fit in' with his or her peers, affect their lives as well as their family. The attendees were also informed about the ill effects of Tobacco consumption & how it leads to oral cancer among people. The locals expressed their gratitude towards Indian Army for organizing such awareness programs and seminar on social issues.
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