An e -symposium was organised by the Government Doon Medical College (GDMC) here on the occasion of the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, the Principal of GDMC, Dr Ashutosh Sayana said that the future of the youth is getting doomed due to substance abuse. He said that the college has launched a helpline number 1800110031 for any type of assistance and counselling regarding drug abuse.
The head of department (HoD) of Psychiatry, Dr J S Rana informed about the drug abuse, their effect and preventive measures on the occasion. He said that this evil of the society can be cured by public awareness campaigns only.
In his address the head of department (HoD) of community medicine, Dr Devvrat Rai threw light on the history of the drugs, the causes of their abuse and ill effects on health. He also spoke about the rehabilitation of the younger generation caught in the trap of drug abuse.
The programme was attended by the faculty members, senior residents, junior residents, interns and students of MBBS of the college. The programme was coordinated by Assistant Professor community medicine, Dr Madhulika Sisodia.