Drug addiction not only affects one’s financial and social condition, but also triggers domestic violence, said Khordha Collector Sitanshu Kumar Rout during the observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking here on Wednesday.
Focusing on how the addiction among children can be reduced, Rout said the district administration would hold special awareness drive and seminars in schools and colleges to sensitise students.
Chief District Medical Officer Dr Bijay Kumar Mahapatra spoke about different health problems and various diseases caused due to chewing of tobacco. Excise Superintendent Prasanna Kumar Acharya spoke about different steps taken by the department to curb the drug trade in the district.
Early in the day, an awareness rally was taken out, flagged off by Khordha MLA Jyotirindra Nath Mitra in presence of Additional Collector Manoranjan Mallick.
Among others, District Social Welfare Officer Ashok Kumar Patra, BK Jaykrushna and DIPRO Tapas Kumar Saha were present.
