Sensitization workshop on Mizoram against Drugs, Alcohol and tobacco for NGOs and Youth Leaders from various denominations was held today at DIPRO Conference Hall, Kolasib.

At the workshop Dr.C. Vanlalhlimpuia, District Nodal Officer, National Tobacco Control program (NTCP) gave a power point presentation on the harmful effects of Drugs, Alcohol and tobacco followed by a presentation on Substance Abuse given by Dr.Lalthanzami, Medical Officer, OST which was later followed by a presentation on COTPA 2003 given by Mr. ZT.Vawra Hmar, District Consultant, NTCP.

Interaction among the experts and members present was held in the afternoon session.

The workshop was chaired by Pu Lalsikula SDEO which was attended by leaders of Non-Government Organizations and Youth leaders from different Church denominations.