#Substance Abuse
Peren Official Warns of Environmental Decline and Rising Drug Abuse
Peren Deputy Commissioner Hiazu Meru warns against environmental damage and rising drug use among youth while urging students to diversify careers.
Naro Jamir • 23 Aug 2026
Guwahati Schools Top India in Adolescent Substance Use Risk
A new AIIMS-led study identifies Guwahati schools as the highest-risk sites for adolescent substance use among six Indian districts surveyed in 2025-26.
Timungpi Terang • 28 Jul 2026
Arunachal's Silent Drug Crisis: Why an Entire Generation may be Slipping Away
A young man in a remote Arunachal Pradesh village slips into opioid dependence. His family, bound by the quiet shame that still surrounds addiction in
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
Nagaland Residents Demand Hard Action Over Seminars to Fight Drug Addiction
Nagaland residents are calling for professional counseling and strict drug enforcement, rejecting awareness seminars to combat youth addiction.
Kiyeto Swu • 19 Jul 2026
Arunachal Cabinet Launches Major Healthcare and Anti-Drug Initiatives
Arunachal Pradesh officials approved new healthcare, welfare, and anti-drug programs, including expanded transplant funding and a 30-day health campaign.
Rinchen K • 17 Jul 2026
