Excelsior Correspondent
POONCH, May 26: In pursuit of his ongoing efforts for healthier and cardiac friendly lifestyle, Dr Sushil Sharma (HoD, Cardiology, GMC Jammu) held a day-long cardiac awareness cum health check up camp at Child Care Institution (CCI), Palaash with main focus to prevent the upcoming generation from the menace of drug abuse.
While interacting with the people, Dr Sushil stated that Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a group of diseases characterized by a strong desire to use a psychoactive substance and an impaired ability to control the use in spite of substantial negative consequences.
“Substance use and SUD has become increasingly prevalent in both developed and developing countries, imposing enormous health, social and economic burdens worldwide,” he said, adding, most illegal drugs can have adverse cardiovascular effects, ranging from an abnormal heart rate to a heart attack.
He elaborated that injecting illegal drugs also can lead to cardiovascular problems, such as collapsed veins and bacterial infections of the blood vessels and heart valves. “Many drugs, such as cocaine, heroin and various forms of amphetamine, affect the central nervous system and can alter a user’s consciousness,” he added.
Dr Sushil while educating the younger masses maintained that substance and cardiovascular disease are linked, but one can decrease risk by finding help for substance use. He said, “Someone with a high risk of cardiovascular disease may be able to learn about fitness, nutrition, and new interests that promote a healthier lifestyle. An addiction treatment program can help someone break free from drug or alcohol use.”
Besides, Chairman of Child Care Welfare Committee Poonch, Rohit Khajuria and Superintendent CCI Palaash Nusrat Jabeen, Dr Kamal Jyot Singh, Advocate Sanjeev Sharma, Prof Kashyap Sharma, Dr Nitan Sharma, Naresh Chander (ex-councillor), Sanjay Khajuria (ex-councillor), Advocate Sameer Malik, Nirjyot Singh, Amnish Datta and Nirvair Singh Bali were also present on the occasion.
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