Punjab Health Department has collaborated with the NGO Narcotics Anonymous (NA) to fight the drug menace in the state. Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh informed about this step after presiding over a meeting with state-level members of the NGO and health department officials, yesterday. Concerned about this growing menace in Punjab, he said this step will help in dispelling the myths and misconceptions, besides encouraging open and honest discussions about drug addiction to foster empathy and understanding. He said drug abuse not only leads to societal problems but injectable drug users are also prone to more dangerous diseases such as HIV, HCV and other communicable diseases including TB.