Srinagar, July 7 -- Every day begins with a choice, a choice to live, to grow, to dream. But for some, that choice fades behind the shadow of addiction. It does not begin with evil; it begins with a moment, a bad decision, a wrong influence, or an attempt to escape difficult circumstances. What starts as experimentation can gradually become dependence, trapping individuals in a cycle that affects their own lives, their families and entire communities.

Breaking the chains through prevention, treatment, and recovery for all is the message of this year's International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This day is not merely symbolic; it is a firm reminder of our shared responsibility to fight against the global drug crisis tha...