One day consultative meet organised
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 29 2018:
A one day consultative meeting on new trends of drug use and its treatment in Manipur was organised by Overcomers Inc today at its rehabilitation centre at Lamphelpat.
Lok Sabha MP Dr Thokchom Meinya graced the function as chief guest while Manipur State Human Rights Commission as well as chief advisor of The Overcomers Yambem Laba attended as functional president and Regional Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) Director Dr Ahanthem Santa and IGP Manipur Police IK Muivah attended as guests of honour.
Addressing the gathering, Th Meinya lauded the overcomers for conducting the consultative meet as it will help spread awareness about the negative impacts of drug abuse.
He observed that the rate of drug abuse among the State population has increased tenfold which has hindered and slowed the progress of development in a society.
He called for a unified movement to fight against drug abuse in the State.