ANTI-DRUGS DAY OBSERVED

SEMINARS AND symposia were held to mark the International Day against
Drug Abuse & Illicit Drug Trafficking on June 26.

Speaking at a seminar held at IMA, IMA president SK Gupta said that
the misuse of drugs has now become a big problem for society. People
should try and keep others aware of the adverse effects of drug products.

Psychiatrist Dr Unnati Kumar talked about the problems regarding the
misuse of drugs. Kumar further said that there is alarming growth in
drug abuse cases in the last decade. Synthetic drugs like cocaine,
sleeping pills are more prevalent than natural drugs like tobacco, liquor.

According to United Nation Drug Control Programme (UNDCP) drug abuse
and illegal trade is continuously growing. About 14% people are
addicted. Now six out of 10 students are addicts of tobacco and
liquor. Even 25% medical students are misusing liquor and medicines.
IMA secretary UC Sinha conducted the program.Meanwhile, Hasrat Mohani
Hospital De-addiction cum Rehabilitation center organised a seminar
on the international anti-drugs day on Monday.

Speaking on the occasion Dr Vrandavan, project director of the
de-addiction centre, said the young generation is continuously
growing towards the addiction of drugs. A large number of people are
using smack and injecting drugs.