Need for Coordinated Intervention by All Stakeholders to Curb Drug Menace: Official

Need for coordinated intervention by all stakeholders to curb drug menace: Official

Peren (Nagaland), Jun 26 (PTI) A senior Nagaland government official on Thursday stressed on the urgent need for coordinated intervention by all stakeholders to curb the menace of drug abuse in the state.Speaking at a function on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Peren district, Principal Secretary of Law & Justice and Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Y Kikheto Sema quoted a 2021 survey by the Union Ministry of Social…

Nagaland observes International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking

Kohima: Nagaland observed the International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking on Thursday across the state under the theme “Breaking the Chain: Prevention, Treatment, Recovery for All”. At Kohima, the District Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Committee observed the day at the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) Auditorium, organised by the District Administration Kohima in collaboration […] The post Nagaland observes International Day Aga…

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025 – June 26

The United Nations (UN’s) International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day is annually observed across the globe on June 26 to raise awareness about the threats posed by illicit drug use and promote international cooperation to combat drug abuse and trafficking. The United Nations Office on Drugs and […] The post International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025 – June 26 appeared first o…

International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking

Observed globally on 26th June, the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking raises awareness about the impact of substance abuse and the urgent need for prevention and support. Shermin Joy Charles, Behavioural Services Officer at ADAPP, DHWSP, highlights the importance of education, early intervention, and community-based support systems in tackling addiction and promoting

EU pledges continued support for drug recovery efforts in Afghanistan

On World Drug Day, the European Union reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug dependency in Afghanistan, saying that its €26 million support is helping treatment and recovery efforts in partnership with international health organizations. The funding, directed through the World Health Organization and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, aims to expand community-based programs that address both drug treatment and sustainable reinteg…