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Guwahati: Drug abuse is surging across Assam. Two recovering addicts shared their stories at a Gauhati Medical College Hospital event on Thursday to prove that change is possible. A street play followed, showing how addiction rips families apart.
The Assam State AIDS Control Society teamed up with the Opioid Substitution Therapy Centre and the Global Organization for Life Development to host the gathering. They marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a focus on new responses to persistent problems.
Kamrup District Development Commissioner Parijat Bhuyan pushed for more rehab work. "The problem of drug abuse is rising day by day in Assam. I am happy to note that ASACS and its stakeholders are leaving no stone unturned to rehabilitate injecting drug users through Opioid Substitution Therapy Centres functioning across the state," Bhuyan said. He told those in the program to stick with their treatment until they are clean.
The state now runs therapy centers in medical colleges and ten district hospitals. These sites provide medical help and counseling. Officials emphasized that staying in these programs long-term is the only way to recover. Experts also warned parents to keep a close eye on their kids and their friend groups.
Journalist Pranay Bordoloi noted that the crisis has spread deep into local homes. The state is fighting back with rallies, public meetings, and awareness campaigns across media platforms to slow the spread of addiction.
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