The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was observed at Tuensang on 26th June 2025 at Town Hall, Tuensang on the theme "Breaking the Chains: Prevention, Treatment and Recovery for all". The Programme was organised by Department of Social welfare Tuensang, Addiction Treatment Facility and Opioid Substitution Therapy and District Hospital Tuensang, with Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa as the Special Guest.

Speaking on the occasion Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa emphasized on collaboration in order to fight against Drug addiction in the district. Tuensang is fortunate to have addiction treatment facility where many drug users are treated and have some positive changes. She added our society’s mindset should change towards the user and give them a chance to change by giving them proper guidance and support. Many addictions happen among the broken families where parents have a great role to play in moulding the children. The DC also encouraged the NGOs, churches and the students’ community to come together and pave a way for a drug-free society in the District.

Other highlights of the function included the welcome address by DWO Tuensang, T. Longlang Luckpan, Keynote address by DPO, DAPCU, Tuensang, Chongshen Chang, presentation on Battle against Drug by Toshi Chang, OC Tuensang, special melody from School of Nursing Tuensang and a vote of thanks was delivered by Sentilemla Longkumer AFT Counsellor. The Programme was chaired by OST Nurse DHT, Laam.

(Chingmak, IA Tuensang)