Public Awareness Program on Drug Prevention Held in Nuristan

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Thu, Feb 26 2026 9:35 AM
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The Directorate of the National Addiction Treatment Program, through the Public Awareness Team of the 20-Bed Drug Treatment Hospital in Nuristan, conducted a public awareness program aimed at preventing drug use at the mosque in Manda village

The purpose of this program was to raise public awareness, especially among the youth, so that they could learn about the health, psychological, social, and economic constraints caused by drug use. Participants in the program were provided with information on the types of drugs, their harmful effects, the adverse effects of addiction, and ways to prevent it.

In conclusion, it was emphasized that fighting drug use requires collective cooperation, and ongoing public awareness programs are key to building a healthy, addiction-free society.

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