Awareness program on substance abuse.

PLANNING OF SESSION.
1. Introduction of people who are presenting.
2. Interacting with students by talking about Udta Punjab (movie on drug use) and mentioning about
the advertisement regarding usage of tobacco and alcohol that are before the movie screening.
3. Questioning if they are aware of what is addiction and what are different kinds of addiction?
According to American Psychiatric Association “Addiction is a complex condition, a brain disease
that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequence.”
A strong inclination to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly.

4. Asking them to mention about different drugs they are aware of.
Mentioning about

Alcohol

Nicotine and Tobacco

Depressants (alcohol)

Stimulants (cocaine)

Marijuana (cannabis)

Opioids (heroine, methadone)

Psychedelics (LSD, ecstasy, magic mushrooms)

5. Giving some facts on substance abuse

“The report estimated that of the 271 million people that used any drug, 35 million (nearly 13
per cent) suffer from a drug use disorder.” WHO reports of 2018
2018 study conducted by AIIMS depicts that “nearly 75% of Indian homes house at least one
drug user—usually a parent, and often the father.”
Indian journal of psychiatry article says that “almost half of the illicit problem drug users inject
drugs and an estimated 1.65 million of those who inject drugs were living with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV).”
About 5.9% of all global deaths were attributable to alcohol consumption.

6. Explaining the causes of substance abuse/addiction.

Peer influence/ acceptance in group.

Availability of substance

Stress/ depression

Loss/ grieving
 Parents indulged in substance misuse

Started for health conditions and escalated to addiction

Feeling of HIGH

Wanting to De-attach/ Avoid the current situation

Mental health disorder

Early exposure/use of substance

7. How to identify a substance user? and briefing about symptoms of addiction.

Weight loss
Lack of interest
Constant redness in eye
Absenteeism
Fatigue, lethargic
Mood swings, irritable
Impaired memory and vision
Depersonalization
Nausea, vomiting and body pain
Slurry speech

8. How it effects person’s life along with physiological effects are discussed.
 Physiological

Stroke

Seizures

Liver damage

Brain damage

Hormonal imbalances

Effecting functions of neurons

 Psychological

Hallucinations

Depression

Dependency

Mood swings

Aggression
9. Explaining about de-addiction centers and rehabilitation centers.

Chronic disease it be managed\ adjusted like BP or diabetes.

Chances for it to relapse.
Constant monitoring and attending the treatment\ meeting is very essential.
First identifying the root cause of abuse then based on that different coping strategies are
developed. Like for example substance abuse could be due to grieving so managing the grief and
finding outlet.
Psychologists, Social workers, nurses, volunteers and also recovered patients all work treatment
process.
Group therapy sessions and one-on therapies are provided based on requirement and necessity.
Physiological and psychological assistance are provided.
With minimal cost many Settings are available.
casualty services, emergency rooms, availability of life support systems and narcotic antagonists are
generally available in centers.

De addiction centers in Bangalore

 Caim Society, 46, Hessarghatta Road, Dasarahalli, Bangalore.

 Freedom Foundation, 180, Nennur Cross, St. Thomas Town -43, Bangalore
 Seva Sangama, No. 1163, 80,Feet Road, Prakash Nagar,Bangalore
 NIMHANS, Deemed University,P.O. Box -2900, Bangalore
 Mother’s Care Education Society, Bangalore
 Priyadarshini Medical and Educational Trust, No.1, Hosagalli, Main Road, Padarayanapura,
Bangalore
 Cadabams
Shakthi de addiction

10. 5minutes video on drug abuse is shown.

Drugs & Addiction : Physiological Causes of Drug Addiction

https://youtu.be/VJiOT_fYhMM

Anti-drug video by school children

https://youtu.be/3dAr3irJEdY

Cartoon video saying no to drugs

https://youtu.be/h3xOieBwe5w

Francille, an Army Veteran, drank and used drugs after her divorce.

https://youtu.be/3pkkolJlDZM
opioid addiction how it started how it effects brain even brief of treatment. Well depicted animation
film of 4 minutes.

https://youtu.be/NDVV_M__CSI