Noting the lack of reach to drug disorder treatment, it added that out of an estimated 64 million people worldwide suffering from drug use disorders, only one in 11 receives treatment.
Ahead of International Day against drug abuse and drug trafficking which is scheduled on June 26, the Narcotics Control Bureau organised a bike rally to raise awareness for an addiction-free India in the presence of Deputy Director General Neeraj Kumar Gupta on Saturday.
In an effort to promote a drug-free India, Delhi Police organized a walkathon at India Gate as part of their 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Pakhwara,' aiming to raise awareness about the perils of drug addiction.
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive psychostimulant drug that exhibits powerful euphoric effects similar to those of cocaine and has life-threatening consequences
Addressing a press conference here today, Kharge targeted PM Modi-led BJP government at the centre and said that when farmers tried to enter Delhi to put forward their demands, tear gas shells were fired at them.
Emphasising the state's commitment, he noted, "Our entire governance system is associated with this campaign against drug addiction." He expressed particular concern about the rise in synthetic drug use and recommended that educational institutions across the state screen the Brahma Kumaris'
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 30: In the past five odd years, Abhasa has treated over 1500 patients who were addicted to either drugs, alcohol, gambling and even to mobile devices. These very addicts today are leading normal lives, going about their jobs or professions happy with th
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that increasing awareness and vigilance are essential ways to keep the youths away from drugs and emphasized the role of teachers and parents in this regard.
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Sunday said that sports is the only alternative to keep the youth away from drug addiction and encourage them to live a healthy life.
"Youth is the greatest productive time in a human being. It is during this time that one's inherent talents and strengths develop. Positive change in the country is achieved by giving proper direction to the youth. The youth community is the main strength of the country. They should stay awa
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 7: It is an alarming situation for our country when Doctors across prominent hospitals in India have raised concerns about the need for increasing the drug addiction treatment centres as the existing facilities are not enough to combat the rising num
An anti-drug awareness campaign (Nasha Mukt Bharat Campaign) was organised in Jammu's Rajouri at GMC Government Medical College under the J&K Women's Development Cooperation (JKWDC) with the aim of sensitising youth against the menace of drug addiction.