Course | Substance (Drug) Abuse Prevention

Objective of the Course

Substance abuse is a worldwide menace, which is adversely affecting the physical and socio-economic well-being of India as well. The objective is Capacity building of various levels of functionaries working in the field of substance demand reduction. The areas include - awareness generation, counseling, treatment and rehabilitation of dependents

Target Group

The target group include School and college students, Teachers, counsellors and teaching faculty of schools and colleges, Functionaries of IRCA/SLCA/CPLI/Youth clubs/Police/NGO/NSS/para military forces and professionals in drug prevention sector, Service providers (in Government, Semi-Government and Non-Government), judicial officers, Staff in prisons and juvenile homes and ICPS functionaries etc.

Modules of the Course

Understanding on substance abuse and addiction
Types of Drugs and Harmful effects of Drugs
Sign & Symptoms (Medical Perspective) and Myths & Facts of Drug AddictionSign & Symptoms (Social Aspect)
Basics of counselling and intervention to substance abuse disorder
Management of alcoholuse and related disorder
Management of Cannabis use disorder
Management of Opioid use disorder
Life Skills Education & Activity
Behavioural Change Communication & Family role in addiction
Workplace Prevention for Industries / BPO/ FactoryLaw Enforcement related to Drugs (Substances)