Aizawl: Drug and alcohol abuse among school children and dropouts in Mizoram is on the rise, says a study.
According to the ‘Survey Report on Children and Drugs in Mizoram 2022’ released on Thursday, children, including school dropouts, have become very addicted to different types of drugs.
The report was published by the minister of social welfare of the state K. Beichhua in the presence of officials and representatives of civil society organizations, such as Young Mizo Association (YMA) and Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl or Mizo Women’s Association (MHIP). The survey or study was conducted among school children and dropouts in the age group of 10 to 17 years.
The survey revealed that a considerable number of students (dropouts) drop out of school due to drug abuse.
After some time, they switched to more intoxicating drugs and started using them more often than the initial period, he said.
The study also revealed that children who use drugs tend to develop several medical problems, including inattention, anxiety and depression.
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Speaking on the occasion, Beichhua said that drugs should be fought on a war basis.
He emphasized on awareness programs for children to avoid drugs, alcohol and tobacco.
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