For Arunachal employees, mandatory course on drug abuse prevention
The Hindu
Addiction has reached an alarming proportion in 15 of the 25 districts, say enforcement agencies. Chief Minister Pema Khandu launched the online certificate course prepared by the Social Justice, Empowerment and Tribal Affairs department
GUWAHATI:
The Arunachal Pradesh government has started a mandatory online certificate course in drug abuse prevention for its Grade A and Grade B employees.
The programme was designed by the State’s Department of Social Justice, Empowerment and Tribal Affairs (SJETA).
“Alcoholism and substance abuse, exerting a vicious grip on our youth, is a major concern for the State. The objective is to make our employees ambassadors of change by equipping them with the management and prevention of drug abuse,” Chief Minister Pema Khandu said while launching the course in Itanagar on Friday.
The four–month course will consist of modules on understanding substance abuse, types and harmful effects of drugs, signs and symptoms, myths and facts, counselling and intervention, management of alcohol, cannabis and opioid use and related disorders, behavioural change, communication and family role, workplace prevention and law enforcement.
Mr. Khandu said he might not have been aware of how families are suffering in silence had he not watched I Killed my Son, a local movie on the effects of substance abuse in the State.
In 2021, the Arunachal Pradesh Psychoactive Substances Policy was enacted to eradicate the menace of drug addiction. He said his government has in keeping with this policy sanctioned funds for establishing six rehabilitation centres across the State.
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