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Expert Advocates Mental Health for Drug Prevention

Expert Advocates Mental Health for Drug Prevention
Laying foundation for mental health is real solution to drug problems · thehansindia.com

A special program was held at a college in Kurnool to talk about drugs and how they can cause problems.

Dr. Venu Gopal, who was one of the speakers, said that many people use drugs to escape stress and challenges in life.

He also mentioned that peer pressure and easy access to drugs are big reasons why young people get addicted.

He suggested that playing favorite games every day can help students stay happy and less likely to use drugs.

Another speaker, Inspector Nagaraja Rao, talked about cybercrimes and warned people not to click on unknown links or download apps from unknown sources.

He said to call 1930 if someone becomes a victim of cybercrime.

There was also a talk about eve-teasing by Women Police Inspector Vijayalakshmi.

Key facts

Event
Awareness program on ‘Drugs and Misfortunes’
Location
Government Town Model College, Kurnool
Speaker
Dr. Venu Gopal, Setkur CEO
Cybercrime Helpline
1930
Cybercrime Reporting Time
Within 24 hours

Quotes

Dr. Venu Gopal

CEO of Setkur

“Every individual faces many challenges and stresses in life, and many are resorting to drugs for temporary relief.”
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“Peer pressure and the easy availability of drugs are leading young people towards addiction.”
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II Town Police Station Inspector Nagaraja Rao

Police Inspector at II Town Police Station

“People should be aware of cybercrimes, and should not click on unknown links on their mobile phones or download APK apps.”
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“If someone falls victim to a cybercrime, they should call 1930 within 24 hours to file a complaint.”
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