(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Those people become addicted to drugs who lack principles or have lost willpower to overcome frustrations. At times reasons may differ from one to another but what is common among all drug addicts is they all are involved in severe or complex disease, complex in terms that drugs promote the compulsive drug abuse and the quitting after is difficult even after getting ready to quit. Drug abuse not only has its impact on the one who takes it but on the ones who are around him or her or we can say on the whole society, even though at the beginning the decision to take the drugs is his or her own.
This menace has gripped Kashmir and there is a need to create awareness about it most importantly among student community. Drug abuse in the Kashmir valley from some years has caused the disintegration of the moral fabric of the society leading to chaos and confusion whereby the social values are being ignored giving rise to a splintered society full of evils and deviations. From the past couple of months the scene is so worsening that it has put a lot of stress on the people of the valley in general and for government agencies, NGO's in particular.
The biggest challenge is the illegal trafficking and sale of drugs within the valley to which police in particular public in general have an important role to play. With full public support and cooperation, police can work more efficiently to end this menace. The other challenge is the limited facilities available for rehabilitation of drug addicts. Lack of awareness about both Drug Addiction and the process of detoxification and recovery is also a challenge. Government agencies, educational institute's, colleges in particular, NGO's and other social institutions need to educate people especially young generation about this menace. The awareness on the part of parents and caretakers is also vital so that they can detect this problem as early as possible. Besides following suggestions can help in timely control of this menace:
First of all Government and private health centers should join hands to conduct awareness and intervention programs. Further, more drug dependence treatment and counselling centers be formed at all district and inter-district levels.
Second marriages should not be delayed as it is widely believed that marriage binds people together and infuses a sense of responsibility. In other words we can say being single constitutes a risk for many psycho-social problems so marriages if done at the right time can help to eliminate many social problems.
Third the elders of the society especially the heads of the family should play their role, Parents should know their children's companions and help them to select the best for them. Those who guide them to do good and shun the evil. Family is the refuge fortress of the children.
Fourth the religious leaders should come forward and support by promoting the religious deterrence among people. During Friday sermons the issue could be highlighted and the awareness should be given in perspective of religion.
Last but not the least educational institutions should educate students about the ill effects of drugs as these are the platforms for the children where they grow up and learn the things faster.
Amanullah Khan
Shopian, Kashmir
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