Shimla, June 9 -- Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday inaugurated Himachal Pradesh's first women's de-Addiction and rehabilitation centre in Shimla. He said that the growing problem of drug abuse in state, particularly the use of chitta (heroin), was not merely a law-and-order issue but a serious social, family and humanitarian challenge. In a statement issued here, Sukhu said that the state government was addressing the problem at an early stage by creating public awareness and taking strict action against drug traffickers. The centre was the first specialised government facility of its kind in the state for women. It would not only provide treatment but also help women rebuild their lives with dignity. It would offer safe accommodation, medical care, psychological counselling, rehabilitation services, social reintegration support and family-based assistance. A second such centre will be established at Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College in Kangra district, Sukhu said.The government's approach was based on compassion for victims and firmness against drug traffickers, he said. He urged the public to participate actively in fight against drug abuse.htc...