The minutes of the meeting reveal a significant focus on the issue, particularly regarding students.
During the meeting, the Drug De-addiction Centre at SMHS Hospital shared alarming statistics. From April to August 2024, there were 708 new outpatient department (OPD) registrations, with a cumulative total of 6,818 registered patients.
The centre also recorded 120 in-patient admissions (IPD) for treatment and a staggering 29,357 follow-up consultations over a five-month period.