Srinagar, May 6 -- By Mohammad Amin Mir

A 100-day government campaign against drug abuse came at a decisive moment, backed by the formation of parents' brigades meant to guard children and guide families.

This initiative sets a strong foundation, though its success depends on a deeper current of community action that reaches into daily life.

Public policy can disrupt supply lines and expand treatment, while awareness drives can inform and alert. Lasting change, however, grows through influence that people trust and hear every week.

Religious leaders in Kashmir hold that influence with rare reach and credibility.

Imams stand before congregations that span generations, professions, and social lines, and their words often travel far bey...