On October 31 of the current year, the Working Group of the State Commission jointly with Astara region Executive Power , held  an event  in order to strengthen the  control over the implementation of the "State Program for 2019-2024 on Illicit Trafficking of Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and their Precursors as well as Prevention of Drug Addiction" and to coordinate the work with relevant local authorities during its implementation.

  The members of the Working Group of the State Commission on Combating Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking, members of the Astara District Commission and representatives of relevant government agencies participated at the event which was held at the Heydar Aliyev Center.

  In their speeches, the participants provided detailed information on the harmful effects of drugs on the human body, on the prevalence of social and human health and on the prevention of the spread of social disorders, AIDS and several other dangerous diseases.

 At the same time, recommendations were made to involve public figures and clergy in these events, and to expand contacts between municipalities, police, education workers, labor collectives and relevant commissions.

 Also, extensive discussions were held around the questions that interested the participants.The city commission was helped with methodical assistance and was provided  with necessary visual aids.

 At the end, an exhibition of paintings on the harmful effects of drug addiction prepared by the students of the Heydar Aliyev Center was reviewed