{"id":132,"date":"2026-04-26T13:36:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T13:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epic.org.np\/?p=132"},"modified":"2026-06-01T13:38:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T13:38:59","slug":"impact-of-drug-abuse-a-growing-challenge-for-youth-society-and-the-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epic.org.np\/index.php\/2026\/04\/26\/impact-of-drug-abuse-a-growing-challenge-for-youth-society-and-the-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Impact of Drug Abuse: A Growing Challenge for Youth, Society, and the Economy."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This month, our Baat-Cheet Series focused on the important topic: Impact of Drug Abuse: A Growing Challenge for Youth, Society, and the Economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was a meaningful and thought-provoking discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds came together to share their insights, concerns, and perspectives on the growing challenge of substance abuse in Madhesh. The conversation also reflected on how substance abuse influences individual choices, decision-making, and the responsibility each person holds towards society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/epic.org.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/683563947_122199794426761633_4172194603900810297_n-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epic.org.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/683563947_122199794426761633_4172194603900810297_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/epic.org.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/683563947_122199794426761633_4172194603900810297_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epic.org.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/683563947_122199794426761633_4172194603900810297_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/epic.org.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/683563947_122199794426761633_4172194603900810297_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/epic.org.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/683563947_122199794426761633_4172194603900810297_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussion reflected strong research, ground-level understanding, and genuine concern for its impact on youth, society, and the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A heartfelt thanks to the coordinator of this session, Satish Jha, a BALLB student from Rajarshi Janak University, for leading and organizing such an engaging discussion space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From this deep and insightful conversation, Jay Bindu Mukhiya was announced as the Speaker of the Month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grateful to everyone who participated and contributed to making this discussion impactful. 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