GANGTOK, 26 June: The International Day against Drug abuse
and Illicit Trafficking was observed here at the Drop-In Centre (DIC) run by
Sikkim Rehabilitation & Detoxification Society (SRDS) at Development Area this
morning.
This year’s theme being, “A Message of Hope: Drug Use
Disorders are Preventable and Treatable,” the SRC members organized a daylong
awareness programme sponsored by Sikkim State AIDS Control Society (SSACS).
Activities included drawing and quiz competitions for over 50 High Risk Group
(HRG) members and Oral Substitute Therapy (OST) staff from SRC at the DIC
premises.
Pastor Joseph Tamang, president, SRDS, in his address, highlighted
the need to enhance treatment facilities for recovering addicts and alcoholics
and spoke about the formation of the rehab, its aims and objectives. Similarly,
Rinzing Bhutia, Project manager SRDS-I spoke on the significance of the day’s
observance and also about the problems of active addiction in present day society.
Prizes were awarded to winners of the quiz and drawing
competitions which was followed by the vote of thanks by SRDC Counselor, Bishal
Sharma.
