Srinagar, Feb 27: Drug De-addiction awareness program was conducted at Islamia College of Science & Commerce by Shifa foundation in collaboration with 82 BN CRPF.

The programme was aimed to spread awareness about substance abuse, rehabilitation process besides highlighting the importance of leading a healthy and responsible life.
Speaking during the programme, Principal, Prof. Tehmina Yousuf emphasised on the collaborative approach of all stake holders to address the issue. While addressing the students she encouraged them to come out of there stress and lead a healthy life by sharing there concerns or issues with faculty mentors of the college. She ensured all support to the students for their purpose and well-being.
Experts from Shifa Foundation shared valuable insides regarding the psychological, medical and social aspects of substance abuse with the focus on rehabilitation process.
Volunteers of NSS unit 3rd of the college performed an impressive and thought provoking skit on the theme. The Skit covered all the aspect which included family role, parenting, peer pressure that may contribute to getting involved in substance abuse and the recovery through rehabilitation.
Students delivered an impressive speech wherein it was emphasized to replace substance with purpose, shame with support and numbness with belongingness for the substance abusers.The programme concluded with the strong message of collective commitment to build a drug free society.
A large gathering of students were present on the occasion along with the officers from the Battalion, faculty and non-teaching staff of the college.