Commissioner of Coimbatore Police, Balakrishnan highlighted the necessity of awareness on drug and tobacco use among students at an event in Coimbatore.
Coimbatore: In an effort to spread awareness about the dangers of drugs and tobacco, a special programme was organized at the Children's Charitable Trust Girls' Home in Coimbatore.
The event, which coincided with Anti-Tobacco Day, featured a realistic play and dance performances by the home's residents, depicting the harmful effects of substances and the importance of abstaining from them.
Commissioner of Coimbatore Police, Balakrishnan, who attended as the chief guest, addressed the gathering. He discussed the severe impact of tobacco advertisements shown before movies in cinemas, arguing that while intended to instill fear about substance abuse, they are crucial in educating the youth about these dangers. "The theatrical representations showing the consequences of drug and tobacco use are indeed frightening, but they serve a significant purpose in prevention," Balakrishnan pointed out.
He further mentioned that direct exposures to patients suffering from cancers caused by these substances, by taking students to hospitals, could significantly heighten their awareness. Emphasizing the interconnectedness between drug use and criminal activities, Balakrishnan stated eliminating drug habits could simultaneously reduce crime rates and improve overall public health. "Eradicating drugs may well reduce crime and enhance health standards," he affirmed. The Commissioner concluded by announcing plans to increase Awareness Days at schools, aiming for broader reach and impact.
The event was well-attended by various dignitaries, including the administrator of Ashram Metric School, Gauri Udayanthiran, and medical professionals Dr. Hema and Dr. Vishnu, along with Jeevanandam Gunaseelan from the Coimbatore Pudur Welfare Association and members of the Child Welfare Committee.
The event, which coincided with Anti-Tobacco Day, featured a realistic play and dance performances by the home's residents, depicting the harmful effects of substances and the importance of abstaining from them.
Commissioner of Coimbatore Police, Balakrishnan, who attended as the chief guest, addressed the gathering. He discussed the severe impact of tobacco advertisements shown before movies in cinemas, arguing that while intended to instill fear about substance abuse, they are crucial in educating the youth about these dangers. "The theatrical representations showing the consequences of drug and tobacco use are indeed frightening, but they serve a significant purpose in prevention," Balakrishnan pointed out.
He further mentioned that direct exposures to patients suffering from cancers caused by these substances, by taking students to hospitals, could significantly heighten their awareness. Emphasizing the interconnectedness between drug use and criminal activities, Balakrishnan stated eliminating drug habits could simultaneously reduce crime rates and improve overall public health. "Eradicating drugs may well reduce crime and enhance health standards," he affirmed. The Commissioner concluded by announcing plans to increase Awareness Days at schools, aiming for broader reach and impact.
The event was well-attended by various dignitaries, including the administrator of Ashram Metric School, Gauri Udayanthiran, and medical professionals Dr. Hema and Dr. Vishnu, along with Jeevanandam Gunaseelan from the Coimbatore Pudur Welfare Association and members of the Child Welfare Committee.