Md. Arafat Rahman :
In this modern age of civilization, the bright future of countless young people is being lost due to drug addiction. Its impact is gradually increasing in Bangladesh. If this is not prevented, the potential future of our country will be lost in the abyss of drugs. This devastating use of drugs has created a terrible situation in today’s world.
The Bangladesh Government has identified drug abuse as one of the deadliest problems and is strongly committed to international, regional and bilateral efforts to prevent and control it. The government has amended the Narcotics Control Act in line with the UN Convention. The fight against drugs is a multifaceted task and this work needs to be done by the manpower and organizations of all concerned.
There are multiple causes of drug addiction. The effects of drug addiction can be noticed in our society for various reasons. One of the main causes of drug addiction is depression. Bad company is another serious cause for drug addiction. It spreads through intoxicated friends. Curiosity is also one of the causes of drug addiction. Many people take drugs out of curiosity despite knowing the harmful effect.
It is imperative to take the following steps in drug control: Strengthen prevention programs to curb drug production and imports, completely ban drug trafficking, make every member of society aware of its harmful effects, reduce unemployment and create employment, schools, colleges and University textbooks highlight the harmful aspects of drugs, play an effective role in law-making and law enforcement agencies, increase government initiatives, and promote drug prevention through meetings, associations, seminars and discussions.
(Arafat Rahman is Asst. Officer (Career Service), Career & Professional Development Services Department, Southeast University).
