'Some people now take medical drugs to also get high, blending medical and illicit
drug abuse together,' he said.
The meeting focused on the issues relating to the current state of
drug abuse in Tajikistan and measures aimed at its prevention, the situation with HIV/AIDS and the state of vulnerability of the population with preventive measures.Information was also heard on the implementation of the decisions of the Protocol of the meeting of the Coordinating Council for the Prevention of
Drug Abuse dated 12th February 2019.
"When it comes to preventing
drug abuse, we can only make great strides if we all work together," says Rev.
Addressing as a chief guest at a seminar on "
Drug Abuse: A growing problem for Society" organized by Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Sindh at a local hotel, the Governor said that people involved in drug business were very organized, according to a statement.
Smuggling is responsible in large part for the proliferation of alcoholic drinks and high levels of alcohol and
drug abuse.
The march, organised by a Lyari-based NGO, Save the Life Organisation (STLO), aimed at creating awareness about the hazards of
drug abuse and illicit trafficking among masses.
The International Day Against
Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking is being observed across the world today.
In his message on the International Day Against
Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking, the President said the government of Pakistan was responsible to check the smuggling and use of illicit drugs and stressed the role of communities such as family, school, society and religious institutions to help its spread.
The Center for Prescription
Drug Abuse Prevention operates within the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at CU Anschutz Medical Campus.
DRUG ABUSE"We have complained about rampant
drug abuse among the youth to the authorities.
This resource compiles health information on
drug abuse from publications issued by US government agencies.
The home minster termed the existing "Narcotics Control Act" as time-befitting and said, "We will combat
drug abuse as it was possible to curb the militant forces and terrorism.
drug abuse - excessive use of drugs