Srinagar, Aug 28 (KNS): As a part of Mass awareness program and collaboration between different stake holders, A Multidisciplinary Seminar on Drug Addiction was organized by the Addiction Treatment Facility (ATF), Department of Psychiatry SKIMS Medical College Bemina Srinagar on 28th August 2024 in its Auditorium. The Theme of the seminar was “Scenario, Sequelae and Solutions ” keeping in view rising prevalence of drug addiction across world and especially in Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr Irfan Robbani, Principal SKIMS Medical College, welcomed all the guest and audience for being part of th event. The inaugural ceremony was presided over by chief Guest. Shri Sunil Gupta, IPS, Inspector General of Police (Crime) with Shri Khurshid Ahmad Gania, IAS, Former Advisor to Hon’ble Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Seema Naz, Principal, Institute of Education and Dr Mohammad Ashraf Ganie, Director SKIMS as Guests of Honour.Prof Abdul Majid, HOD Psychiatry in his introductory remarks made a presentation regarding magnitude of Drug abuse in our community and changing pattern of types of substances used over last few decades. He also emphasised role prevention, treatment and rehabilitation as the main stay of successful management of this challenging problem. In his Address, the chief Guest emphasised in collaborative efforts by all stake holders to tackle the menace by cooperating with law enforcement agencies and role of parents in nurturing their children in a harmonious environment. Shri Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, Former Advisor to Hon’ble Governor of J&K highlighted the role of coordination between different stakeholders like Health, Education, Law enforcement, Civil Society, youth service and sports, Drug controlling agencies, religious scholars and infact every individual of our society.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe also emphasised on ethical & cultural values to given importance in our day to day life. Dr Seema Naz, Principal, Institute of Education, shared worrisome observations of females turning towards addictive substances in a place whivh is historically known for its cultural and religious values. Dr Mohd Ashraf Ganie, Director SKIMS & EOSG, emphasised on research projects and surveys to be taken up for meticulous understanding of neurobiological and psychosocial factors associated with rising cases of drug abuse. Shri Khaliq U Zaman Bhat (retired hon’ble Judge) shared the significant contribution made by judiciary in trying to addresss the issue and urged that fast track courts for early disposal of cases. Mr Tahir Magray, JKAS, Revenue Attorney, in Divisional Commissioners Officer highlighted the need for stringent measures for handling the drug peddlers and stressed on moral values and spiritual practices be made part of day today life. Shri Mohammad Shafi, SP Crime gave detailed account of cases the crime branch has successfully resolved and also shared challenges the department is facing while trying to curb the menace. Mr Mir Musharraff, MBBS student from SKIMS also presented the youth perspective of the problem. Other dignitaries present were Dr Shariq Masoodi, Dean SKIMS, , DR Mohammad Maqbool, HOD Psychiatry, Govt Medical Medical College Srinagar (IMHANS-K), Dr Faiz Fazili, Faculty of SKIMS Medical College in addition to Scholars and students from Dept of Social Work &Psychology (Kashmir University), Medical Students and Nursing students from Islamic University of Science & Technology.
Dr. Nizam ud Din, assistant Professor Psychiatry delivered the vote of thanks.(KNS)