2 days De-addiction training under the theme “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan” NMBA program was held at Rajyoga Bhawan, Sector 33, Chandigarh by Brahma Kumaris Chandigarh and Medical Wing on 22nd and 23rd July 2024. The training was conducted by Dr. Amit Biswas – a professional counselor, psychologist, Life coach & certified trainer of NISD ( National Institute of Social Defense), New Delhi, under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.

He said that Drug Addiction is a brain disease. The addict becomes dependent on the drugs. The addict uses it, despite having full knowledge of its harmful effects on health. It is considered a brain disease because it changes the structure and functioning of the brain.All these drugs have their evil effects on the mind and body cells of the addicts. The young generations, particularly teenagers, are the worst victims

of evils of Drug Addiction.

He said Tobacco has become the gateway to drugs in youth. They start with smoking and then gradually shift to even more harmful drugs out of various socio economic and family reasons. He highlighted the ongoing campaigns of Brahma Kumaris wherein a large number of volunteers are offering their selfless services across the country to help innocent youth fallen in the evil trap of drugs. He emphasised on the importance of Rajyoga Meditation that with meditative practice and good dietary habits, drug de-addiction process automatically sets in. The patient doesn’t have to leave it forcefully and most importantly there are minimal or no withdrawal symptoms. During meditation, certain hormones are secreted in the body which are responsible for cheerfulness, happiness and increase in tolerance power. And these services from Brahma Kumaris are available without any cost, totally free of charge.