Our Aims
- To raise awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse amongst schoolchildren and college students. Substance abuse is a major global problem, affecting not only individuals and their families but also the wider community. It is a hidden killer and is slowly but surely destroying our future generations.
- Career planning: We aim to provide children with opportunities to learn about various career paths (sporting, academic or otherwise) and assist them with work experience placements or apprenticeships in order to give them hope and stability for the future.
- Combating poverty: We hope to improve the basic living conditions of the families in need that we come across, as well as provide them with funds for continuing education.
“We may not be able to prepare the future for our children, but we can at least prepare our children for the future.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt |
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Facts and Figures
Drug and Alcohol Usage
Prevalence of Drug Use:
A 2022 study revealed that approximately 15.4% of Punjab's population consumes some form of drugs, equivalent to every seventh person in the state. This translates to over 3 million individuals involved in substance use, with opioids being the most abused drug, followed by cannabinoids and sedatives
The state has a significant number of injecting drug users, with a concerning HIV prevalence rate of 19.5% among this group
Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption:
Over 2 million people in Punjab consume alcohol, while more than 1.5 million use tobacco. Alcohol continues to be the most widely consumed substance
Youth Involvement:
Substance use is notably high among young people in Punjab, especially in rural areas. Economic challenges, unemployment, and peer influence are driving factors
Strategies for Mitigation
Efforts in Punjab include supply reduction strategies to tackle illegal drug distribution, demand reduction through awareness and education, and harm reduction measures like de-addiction services
For more details, you can explore these sources:
Prevalence of Drug Use:
A 2022 study revealed that approximately 15.4% of Punjab's population consumes some form of drugs, equivalent to every seventh person in the state. This translates to over 3 million individuals involved in substance use, with opioids being the most abused drug, followed by cannabinoids and sedatives
The state has a significant number of injecting drug users, with a concerning HIV prevalence rate of 19.5% among this group
Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption:
Over 2 million people in Punjab consume alcohol, while more than 1.5 million use tobacco. Alcohol continues to be the most widely consumed substance
Youth Involvement:
Substance use is notably high among young people in Punjab, especially in rural areas. Economic challenges, unemployment, and peer influence are driving factors
Strategies for Mitigation
Efforts in Punjab include supply reduction strategies to tackle illegal drug distribution, demand reduction through awareness and education, and harm reduction measures like de-addiction services
For more details, you can explore these sources:
- https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/around-2-7-lakh-people-in-punjab-addicted-to-drugs-study/story-hZ5QWLSp6ChHe17WRhcxdO.html
- https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/every-seventh-person-in-punjab-is-consuming-drugs-pgi-study-1919087-2022-02-28
- https://www.desiblitz.com/content/how-and-why-are-drugs-destroying-punjab
- https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2014/06/2-3-households-punjab-drug-addict-heres-care/
- https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/punjab-in-grip-of-a-drug-epidemic-1.1082442
