Students advised against falling prey to drugs

Second Additional District and Sessions Judge K L Ashok on Thursday advised the students against falling prey to drugs. He was addressing the gathering during the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, at an awareness programme organised jointly by the district legal services authority, the district administration, the zilla panchayat, the Health Department and information and public relations at IDSG First Grade College auditorium in town. The judge said consumption of drugs and narcotics is equal to knocking on the doors of death.

‘Temporary relief’
“While one is under the influence of drugs, one may feel transcended to a different world, it will eventually lead to death. The corrupt influence, mental stress, imitating others and also domestic issues will force one to develop an addiction towards drugs,” said the judge and advised the students to befriend good people and develop good habits. Additional SP K J Jagadish said addiction to drugs will eventually lead to depression.

‘Explore strength’
Principal Senior Civil Judge Basavaraj Chengatti advised students to explore their strengths in leading the country towards progress.

Advocate S S Venkatesh delivered a lecture on the topic ‘Ragging and Its Side-effects’, while psychiatrist Dr Vinay Kumar delved on ‘Consumption of Drugs and Its Effects on Health and Prevention of Illicit Trafficking.’

Acting principal T C Basavaraju presided, while in-charge district health and family welfare officer Dr S G Kiran, Youth Red Cross coordinator E Srinivas, Bar Association secretary H M Krishne Gowda were present.