28/11/2025
On 28th November 2025 The Bethany Convent School, Tora, Bargarh organized a vital Drug Awareness Programme to educate students about the perils of substance abuse and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
The programme's highlight was an impactful address by Mr. Dibya Ranjan Rout, Deputy Superintendent of the Excise Department, Bargarh. Mr. Rout delivered a powerful speech focusing on the severe and often irreversible consequences of using drugs.
He meticulously explained the detrimental effects of drug abuse, covering:
Physical Health: The damage to vital organs like the brain, heart, and liver.
Mental Health: The risk of addiction, depression, anxiety, and other psychological disorders.
Social & Legal Repercussions: The breakdown of family relationships, academic failure, and the serious legal troubles associated with drug possession and use.
