Youth urged to stay away from drugs

Vizianagaram: PopularTelugu film actor Suman urged the youth to stay away from drugs and avoid falling prey to addiction. He was speaking at the launch of the ‘Sankalpam’ anti-drug awareness campaign initiated by Vizianagaram District Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal.

Sharing his own experiences, the actor said, “At the peak of my career, due to unfortunate circumstances, I hit a low point in life. I got addicted to alcohol and was even driven to contemplate suicide. But I decided to fight back, reminding myself of the values instilled by my parents, who gave me a good education, taught me karate and the Bhagavad Gita. Slowly, I overcame my bad habits and re-established myself as an actor with the blessings of my fans.”

He added that substance addiction turns individuals into a burden on their families and society. Urging youth not to succumb to peer pressure, he called upon everyone to support the police’s ‘Sankalpam’ programme and help in creating a drug-free so