3 Day Training programme on early detection of drug abuse & post detection management held at Handwara

KUPWARA, March 7: A three days training programme on Early Detection of Drug Abuse and Post detection management was held today at Environment Hall, Handwara.

The programme was organised on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, involving Social Welfare, School Education, Police and other departments. 

On the occasion Javid Ahmad,  TSWO Handwara presented a welcome address and highlighted different issues associated with drug Abuse. 

During the session, Dr. Mehraj Din Malik spoke on early identification of drug abuse. While experts on substance abuse also briefed the participants about early identification and post management of the problem.

At the conclusion of 1st phase of the programme, DSWO Kupwara, Hyditullah Mir (Nodal officer) appreciated efforts of the Departments collaborating for the programme and said the experience from these training sessions will help the youth club members to work more effectively in the field to curb this menace. 

The training programme was attended by Dr. Mehraj Din Malik( Health Department); Javid Ahmad Malik, Tehsil Social Welfare officer Handwara; Feroz Ahmad Tantry, AP Sociology GDC Handwara; Master Trainers on drug demand reduction from School Education Department, Officials of Youth Service & Sports department Kupwara, Youth Club members and NSS volunteers of GDC Handwara as participants.