Mangaluru colleges to battle drug abuse menace with awareness committees
An awareness programme will be held as part of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26 June.
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India Gazette
an hour ago
- India Gazette
"Govt maintaining zero tolerance against drug trafficking": Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 26 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday said that drug traffickers will not be tolerated under any circumstances and that strict action is being taken against them under a zero-tolerance policy. CM Saha said that the central and state governments are taking a firm stance against drugs, and people from all sections of society must unite and fight against the menace. The Chief Minister made these remarks at a motorcycle rally held at Umakanta Maidan in Agartala today on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. A blood donation camp was also organised for the Drug-Free India campaign. On the occasion, Dr. Saha, who also holds the Home portfolio, said that the United Nations declared this day as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in 1987 to prevent drug abuse and raise awareness about illegal drugs. 'This issue is very relevant today. Tripura is geographically surrounded by international borders on three sides and shares boundaries with Assam and Mizoram. In such a situation, Tripura's children are being targeted, and the state is being used as a corridor to traffic drugs into Bangladesh. Today's slogan--'Say No to Drugs'--is extremely important. Drug traffickers are smuggling drugs for money, and our children are falling prey to it. But it is not their fault. When it comes to Tripura, they become victims. These victims are in dire need of treatment,' he said. He added that the state government decided in the last budget to open drug de-addiction centres in all eight districts. About Rs 20 crore has been allocated for each centre, and the Ministry of Donor has sanctioned an additional Rs 198 crore to set up a larger drug de-addiction centre in Tripura. The foundation stone for the facility has already been laid at Bishramganj. The Chief Minister further informed that two drug de-addiction centres currently operate in the state, and private initiatives manage several others. 'It has been observed that those who use injectable drugs are mostly affected by HIV/AIDS. We try to provide treatment to such individuals if detected early. The AIDS Control Society in the state has been carrying out various initiatives to prevent HIV/AIDS. OST (Opioid Substitution Therapy) arrangements have also been made. The state government is firmly committed to a zero-tolerance policy against drugs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have made it clear that drug peddlers will not be spared under any circumstances,' Dr. Saha added. He said that drug seizures in Tripura have increased by 104% from 2023-24 to 2024-25, while drug destruction has seen a rise of 132%. Police, security forces, and other concerned agencies are actively working against drug trafficking. Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, Director General of Police Anurag, DDG of the Narcotics Bureau (North Eastern Region) R. Sudhakar, Head of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force of Tripura A.R. Reddy, Secretary Abhishek Singh, Additional Director of the Narcotics Bureau (Guwahati) Prakash Ranjan Mishra, West District Magistrate Dr. Vishal Kumar, Superintendent of Police Dr. Kiran Kumar K., and other senior officials were present as distinguished guests at the event. (ANI)
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Prescription drugs the new fix for youth in Gujarat
Slug: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Ahmedabad: Worried parents of a Class 12 student recently approached Kanoria Centre for Deaddiction as the teen was popping pills such as alprazolam and pregabalin — both used to treat anxiety and other disorders — indiscriminately. Dr Rajendra Anand, CEO of the centre and psychiatrist, said that when counselled, the teen confessed to taking about 50 pills a day. "While we have seen addiction to prescription medicines, some of the drugs that youngsters mention are new for us. Patients below 30 years are primarily hooked to charas-stuffed cigarettes, cannabis and MD. In the past few years, the cases of synthetic drug dependence has increased. But prescription drug abuse is worrisome," said Dr Anand. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad June 26 is observed as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to spread awareness about deaddiction and breaking the chain of organised crime. Deaddiction specialists in the city said that the emerging trends point towards polysubstance abuse and prescription drug addiction. "Polysubstance abuse can be understood as a person using multiple ways to get the kick. When the desired kick is not obtained from charas or cannabis, they shift to brown sugar, then to MD, and so on. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Some people also consume tobacco and alcohol along with drugs. In such cases, health deteriorates faster and treatment period is also longer," said Dr Vishal Damani, a psychiatrist and deaddiction specialist with the Government Hospital for Mental Health. He added that substance abuse is linked to socioeconomic status as it is an expensive activity that consumes thousands. "Thus, we see the onset of substance abuse at an age where a person starts earning. When it starts hindering their daily activities, they seek help," he said. Dr Ramashankar Yadav, a psychiatrist, said that they regularly see cases involving students of professional courses hooked to synthetic drugs. "The addiction often starts by taking a pill to stay awake at night to cope with study pressure, or be part of a group. But it often leads to heavy addiction. We have several cases of prescription drug abuse where the majority are into painkillers and muscle relaxants in tablet and syringe forms," he said. He added that awareness about the long-term effects of substance abuse should be created at all levels and early signs should not be ignored.
The Hindu
4 hours ago
- The Hindu
15 police officers to receive T.N Chief Minister's Police Medal for outstanding work in eradicating drugs
The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday announced Chief Minister's Police Medal for outstanding work in eradicating the drug production and illicit trafficking in the State to 15 police officers in recognition of their efforts. According to an official press release, in view of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has ordered the medals to Ashish Rawat, Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District for his contribution towards drug eradication during his tenure at Thanjavur District; A. Marimuthu, Inspector, Prohibition Enforcement Wing, Melur, Madurai District; M. Vasanthakumar, Inspector, Perumanallur Police Station, Tiruppur District; N. Raja Singh, Inspector, Intelligence Section, Greater Chennai Police; S. Radha Krishnan, Inspector, Ashok Nagar L&O Police Station, Greater Chennai Police. The others are M. C. Ramesh, Inspector, Prohibition Enforcement Wing, Ambattur, Avadi Commissionerate; K. Babu Suresh Kumar, Inspector, NIB CID, Salem; T. Anbarasi, Inspector, Central Intelligence Unit, Chennai Zone; S. Ramesh, Special Sub-Inspector, Crime Headquarters, Chennai; N. Dhanabalan, Sub-Inspector, Podanur L&O Police Station, Coimbatore City; M. Eranian, Sub-Inspector, Valivalam Police Station, Nagapattinam District; K. Kathiresan, Sub-Inspector, Kumuli Police Station, Theni District; C. Gurusamy, Special Sub-Inspector, Central Railway Police Station, Chennai; M. Suseendran, Special Sub-Inspector, NIB CID, Dindigul; and C. Murugan, Inspector, Serious Crime Squad, Madurai City. They were selected based on recommendations of the Director General of Police/Head of Police Force. The medals will be presented by the Chief Minister during Independence Day celebrations.
