PU HOLDS WORKSHOP ON DRUG DE-
ADDICTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
National Tele24 News
Vinay Kumar Sharma
Chandigarh
Centre for Human Rights and Duties in collaboration with Panjab
University NSS Unit conducted one Day Workshop for the Construction Workers of
Sector 25, Chandigarh on Drug De-addiction. Dr. Kathirval S., Associate Professor, Community
Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh asked the workers
about the types of various drugs which these workers on the construction sites
are using regularly. He stated that drugs not only affect the health of
the person consuming the drug, but it also has a long term impact on the
family life of the person. He motivated them to stop taking drugs by stating
that money saved from drugs can be used by these workers for the better
education of their children. They will also save money spent on medical
expenses to be incurred on treatment later on due to regular consumption of
drugs. Dr. Namita Gupta, Chairperson Centre for Human Rights and Duties
stated that the first step towards de-addiction starts with strong will power. Dr. Sucha Singh, NSS
Programme Officer gave the welcome address and introduced the resource person. After the workshop many
workers stated that they want the treatment for their addiction. It was assured
that the needy will given treatment in the de-addiction Center of PGIMER with
the help of Dr. Kathirval S. Professor Ashwani Koul, NSS Coordinator
applauded the initiative. Dr. Navneet Kaur, Programme Officer delivered
the vote of thanks. The students of Centre for Human Rights and Duties and NSS
volunteers actively participated in this community outreach activity.
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