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Crime
Haryana Anti-Drug Body CEO Emphasises Prevention Over Treatment
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 07:37 PM
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The chief executive of Haryana’s anti‑drug agency stressed that the real success lies in keeping youngsters drug‑free, rather than treating addiction after it starts.
Chief executive of Haryana’s anti‑drug agency, the Haryana State Drug Control Board, said on Tuesday that the most effective victory is preventing drug use among youth.
He added that the board’s programmes focus on awareness, early intervention and community outreach.
The statement comes as the state continues to tighten its crackdown on illicit drug trade and expand rehabilitation services.
Officials highlighted that keeping youngsters drug‑free is a long‑term strategy that reduces crime and improves public health.
He added that the board’s programmes focus on awareness, early intervention and community outreach.
The statement comes as the state continues to tighten its crackdown on illicit drug trade and expand rehabilitation services.
Officials highlighted that keeping youngsters drug‑free is a long‑term strategy that reduces crime and improves public health.