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In this webinar we aim to educate and aware people on Importance of Substance abuse prevention, Guiding principles for school-based education for drug abuse prevention , School, classroom, community and home influences, Managing Drug related Incidents, Existing Laws and their awareness - Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (1985) and the Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (1988), COTPA Act. There is a worldwide consensus that misuse of narcotics and psychoactive substances is on the rise and India is no exception to this. Drug abuse in India is prevalent. According to a study by the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights on Substance Abuse by Children, 100 percent of the children in conflict with the law were drug abusers, while 95.5 percent of them staying in child care institutions were on drugs and 93 percent of street children consumed narcotics. The study also states that 88 percent of the children consumed drugs due to “peer pressure”. Alcohol is the drug of choice among youth. Many young people are experiencing the consequences of drinking too much, at too early an age. As a result, underage drinking is a leading public health problem in this country.

Esteemed Guests:

1. Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan - Chairperson, Nada India Foundation

2. Mr. Aditya Pandey - Health Advocate, Nada India Foundation

3. Ms. Deepika Arora- Principal, Apeejay Svran Global School, Faridabad