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Shaping Tomorrow's Warriors
Creating Awareness for Drug Abuse Among Youth
Drug addiction becomes In the mosaic of India's
a big problem not only for the diverse and burgeoning
family, but for the whole society. population, the youth occupy
For this danger to end forever, a pivotal position, embodying
it is necessary that we all move
hope, aspirations, and the
forward in this direction in
potential to drive the nation
unison.
forward. However, within this
-Prime Minister Narendra Modi
promising landscape, a shadow
(in 'Mann ki Baat' address)
looms large - the growing
menace of drug abuse among the
young generation. This pressing
issue calls for a concerted effort
to raise awareness, educate,
and empower the youth to make
informed choices that shape
their future.
In 2018, a national level
survey was conducted among
2,00,111 households across 36
states and UTs by the Ministry of
Social Justice & Empowerment
on extent, pattern and trends
"I am thrilled to share the
of substance use. Alcohol was
profound appreciation
extended to our team and found to be the most common
me by the Prime Minister substance used in India followed
during his recent 'Mann by cannabis and opioids. A
ki Baat' address. It is truly sizeable number of people use
heartening to witness our
other categories of substances
efforts being acknowledged
and celebrated at such a like sedatives and inhalants.
significant forum." Cocaine, Amphetamine type
-Samaira Sandhu stimulants and hallucinogens
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan are used by a small proportion
Chandigarh Ambassador
of the country’s population.
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