Today is International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
26th June is observed as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This day serves as a reminder of the need to combat the problems to society posed by illicit drugs. Drug abuse and illicit trafficking continues to have a profoundly negative impact on the development and stability across the world. Though the menace of drug destroys lives and community and generates crime in the society, the most vulnerable group is the younger generation, which is a matter of concern to all.
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The Narcotics Commissioner Vijay Kalsi in a message says,
"The Central Bureau of Narcotics is a drug law enforcement agency under the Government of India, mandated with combating drug smuggling and regulating licit production of opium for medical & scientific purposes. The organization shoulders responsibility to international strategies for demand reduction and supply control of drugs. Central Bureau of Narcotics has long been campaigning to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs, such as opium, charas, ganja, heroin and cocaine. Today, however, there is an alarming new drug problem; demand has soared for the synthetic drug known as designer drugs or party drug containing Amphetamine, LSD etc. The misuse of prescription drugs also call for serious attention of chemist before dispensing such drugs to buyer.
Our efforts to promote development and fight drugs and crime will be more effective if they are rooted in partnerships with young and civil societies. We need to mobilize communities to support families in protecting their children and developing the sense of belonging and formation of strong identities among children. The society shall prioritise the health and wellbeing of the youth and protect them from the availability of harmful drug."
The Commissioner adds,
“No action today means no cure tomorrow. On this occasion, I solicit the participation of people specially youth of today in generation of awareness amongst the people to understand the ill effects of drug abuse and think health, happiness and over all development of nation.”