Addressing the gathering during the 'International day against Drug abuse and Illicit trafficking,' organised by Link Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Illicit Trafficking in association with Talent Research Foundation in the city on Wednesday, he said that police should be pro-active in controlling the drug menace. The theme of the programme was "Make health your new high in life, not drugs."
If the drug menace continues in the coastal districts, then there are possibilities that it shall affect the image of the region, which is known for its educational institutions, he cautioned.
“Most of the students studying in various colleges across the twin districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, are from different parts of the country. There are many instances, where students have succumbed to drugs and destroyed their lives,” he said.
LINK De-addiction Centre vice president and social worker Dr Olinda Pereira presided over the programme.
Talent Research Foundation chairman Abdul Rauf Puthige and Women and Child Welfare Deputy Director Shakunthala also spoke.
Social workers, Niyaz Ahmed SA, Achyutha Gatti and Nelson were felicitated on the occasion.
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