“Drug Addiction: Envisioning a Drug Free Society” Akal University, Talwandi Sabo

To sensitise the people of Talwandi region towards cataclysmic and pernicious effects of drugs and its rehabilitation, Akal University organised a one day workshop, “Drug Addiction: Envisioning a Drug Free Society” in collaboration with Akal Drug De-Addiction Center, Kalgidar Trust Baru Sahib, on March 31, 2017.

Prof. Gurmail Singh, the Vice-Chancellor of the University delivered an inaugural address. People from surrounding regions of Talwandi Sabo, the students of the University and their parents participated in the workshop.

Eminent scholars such as Dr. Rajinder Singh, (Director, Akal Drug De-Addiction Center), Dr. Sahib Singh Advani (Director, Human Resource, Kalgidhar Trust), Mr. Subash Chander (SDM, Talwandi Sabo), Dr. Onkar Singh (Psychologist), Dr. Sunil Gupta, Dr. Gautam Hajarika enlightened the addressees regarding the causes of drug addiction, its medications, the spiritual integrity with modern medical treatment and the process of counselling in which counselors help individuals to re-establish healthy behaviours.

Speakers emphasised on the positive role of society to counter this menace that mutilates the lives of our budding generation. A documentary on Drug De-Addiction was screened and a skit was also performed by the students from Eternal University. Sardar Jagjit Singh (Manager, Takht Shri Damdama Sahib), Bhai Jagjit Singh (Kalgidhar Trust), Prof. Sawarn Singh, (Registrar, Akal University), Prof. M.S. Johal, Dean Academics and faculty members of the University were also present in the event.