De-Addiction Awareness

Drug addiction is a serious problem in the Punjab region. One of India’s most prosperous states, the fertile land of five rivers and the nation’s bread basket is having to struggle with a serious problem that is now reaching epidemic proportions. According to a recent United Nations report, Punjab has the second highest number of drug addicts in India. Around 80% of those aged 16-35 are drug addicts. Citizens of Punjab are addicted to opium, heroin, painkillers, amphetamines and more. The reasons for widespread drug addiction in Punjab are many: unemployment and frustrated economic expectations are among the reasons. SGF conducts road show and seminars in schools & colleges to spread the awareness and change the lives of many people.