Srinagar, May 20: ‘Concerned About Universal Social Empowerment (CAUSE)’ in collaboration with Government Higher Secondary School Satoora organized a daylong counseling-cum-awareness session at Tral in which students were informed of the ill effects of drug abuse.
The event was held with District Drug De-Adiction Centre Pulwama under the scheme of DDAC Pulwama. The session was attended by various students from Class 9th to 12th and attended by the faculty of the school. Mr Amir Suhail, Tehsildar of Arpal, Tral, was the chief guest on the occasion.
Mr Arshid, a Resource Person on the occasion, underlined the need for awareness among the student community regarding drug abuse and access to relevant information regarding its ill effects.
Noted counselor and patron for CAUSE, Mr Zubair Rashid highlighted the role of the organization in eradicating the drug menace from society, for which he sought the help of civil society.
Showket Shafi, a noted academic, counselor and life coach spoke on the theme “Life is whatever our thoughts make it” and stressed the need for positive thinking and the right approach to problems for a happier life. He quoted numerous writers and said,“Right thinking is the only way to a happier life.”
Earlier, Mr Riyaz Ahmad Mir, Principal of the school, in his welcome address thanked the CAUSE for organizing a “fruitful event”. He hoped the NGO will continue to organize such events in the future within the institution.
Dr Fazal, DM, De-addiction Consultant GMC, Srinagar, in his detailed interaction with the students, talked about various issues related to drug abuse. He advised the participants to be in good company and never fall prey to drug abuse of any kind. He talked about the physiological and psychological effects of various psychotropic drugs and interacted with the students and responded to their queries.
In his presidential address, chief guest, Mr Amir Suhail, recalled many instances where he has seen youth going astray and falling prey to drug addiction. He underscored the need for a meaningful strategy to get rid of this menace of drug abuse from society. Mr Amir was all praise for the CAUSE who he said is “setting a benchmark in social service by coming to the rescue of youth in such difficult times”.
Mr Paravaiz Ahmad, a faculty member, conducted the proceedings of the event and a group of students from the school presented a skit on the theme to the loud applause of the audience. In the end, M. Riyaz presented a vote of thanks.
