On 21.12.2024, a comprehensive Nasha Mukti Awareness Campaign cum training program (Awareness and training programs on narcotics prevention and substance abuse) was successfully organized by Jharkhand Foundation Kendra in collaboration with Nehru Yuva Kendra (Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports), Bokaro. The event aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse, provide guidance for rehabilitation, and encourage community participation in combating this growing social issue. In this campaign, more than 100 youth participated and benefited from the counseling of invited experts, including doctors, psychologists, and social workers, who conducted interactive sessions on :
Ø Drug and substance abuse.
Ø The psychological and physical impact of substance abuse.
Ø Strategies to resist peer pressure.
Ø Power of choice.
Ø The importance of family support in recovery.
All participants took a collective pledge to stay away from drugs and alcohol and to support others in their journey to recovery. They will also visit different Gram Panchayat to raise public awareness. This event marked a significant step toward creating a healthier, drug-free community and inspired a collective commitment to sustain the momentum of this noble cause.
