Observance of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at Boys Hostel-4, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Chandigarh, June 28, 2023: As per call of Minsitry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Victory against Drug Abuse (VADA) club of Boys Hostel 4, in collaboration with NSS, Panjab University under the able leadership of Dr. Naveen kumar, Warden, Boys Hostel-4 & PO, NSS, PU organized an awareness cum interactive session on ‘Journey from a Drug Addict to Sober’ which is celebrated on 26th June every year. 

The event kick stated with the awareness drive against drug and substance use in market near gate 2 of Panjab wherein Dr. Parveen Goyal, Fellow member, Senate along with Dr. Naveen kumar motivated the volunteers to make such activities a regular feature to eradicate drug and substance use. The expert session was revered with kind presence of Prof Simrit Kahlon, Dean Student Welfare (Women), PU. 

The guest speakers Nipun and Karan shared their victory against drug addiction and answered all the questions of students. They expressed through their life experiences how addiction can destroy the lives of not just addict but all of the people around them. But their willpower and resilience motivated the audience members to a great extent. The experts suggested some remedial measures and useful platforms like Alcohal and Narcotics Anonymous and shared how meeting of these groups enabled them in leaving the drug abuse. When asked about the biggest remorse they had, both shared among audience that hitting and misbehaving with their parents by them was a biggest remorse they had. 

Prof. Simrit kahlon shared her words of wisdom on the occasion and asked the audience to examine the long term consequences before using the drugs and such substance for seeking short term pleasure. Using example of a movie named 'Daddy',she beautifully put forth her convincing arguments among listeners. Thereafter 'Say no to Drugs' pledge was administered and students pledged not to use these harmful and illicit drugs, and ensured to extend help and cooperation in spreading awareness about Ill-effects of consuming these drugs and make India Drug free. 

The event ended with a vote of thanks by VADA coordinator Karandeep Bhayana.