Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 22:
In connection with the formation of student body DESAM's special task force on anti-drug campaign, a programme on 'Healthy Students, Society for a Healthy and Active/Civilized Society' was conducted at the DMC Science Hall today.
Attending the programme as the chief guest, MLA Dr M Nara emphasised on concerted effort from all quarters for prevention of drug abuse as such a trend causes immense problem to the society.
Regretting that many of the youths in Manipur have caught in the cruel web of harmful drugs, Dr Nara, mincing no words, pointed out that some individuals posing as active anti-drug campaigners are nevertheless involved in narcotics trade in a big way.
The problem currently besieging Manipuri society is not limited only to use of harmful drugs but includes consumption of medicines without prior consultation and proper prescription of doctors concerned, he said.
Considering the harmful consequences of this aspect, State authorities had even adopted stringent measures including prohibition of many pharmaceutical items to curtail its harmful effect.
But despite such measures, banned drugs continue to flood the markets as unscrupulous elements relentlessly procures them by any means, the MLA remarked.
Observing that harsh action alone cannot prevent youths from falling prey to drug abuse or solving the problem, the former Minister suggested that eradication of the menace is highly dependent on endeavours toward rooting out the source of harm drug influx in order to save the future generation.
Stressing on mass social movement to protect the society from the menace of drug abuse, Dr Nara contended that the task of weeding out drug menace need equal contribution and responsibility of all the NGOs working in the field with active cooperation of the common people.
He also called upon the students to take the initiatives in preventing their colleagues from becoming drug abusers.