Say No to Drugs and Tobacco: Promoting a Healthy, Addiction-Free Community Hastha

Health Day Vigilance 900+ Interested
  • 23th Oct 2026
  • 09:00 AM - 12.30 PM
  • One Day
  • School students and Community adolescent
  • Keragundahalli School

About Program

The Anti-Drug and Anti-Tobacco Awareness Campaign was organized by the Department of Community Health Nursing to create awareness among community members about the harmful effects of drug abuse and tobacco consumption. The programme aimed to educate participants about the physical, psychological, social, and economic consequences of substance use and to encourage healthy lifestyle practices. Nursing students conducted health education sessions, displayed informative posters, delivered awareness talks, and explained the importance of preventing addiction. Participants were encouraged to avoid tobacco and drug use, support affected individuals, and seek professional help when needed. The programme promoted community participation in building a healthier, drug-free society.

Objectives of the Program

  • To create awareness among community members about the harmful effects of drug abuse, tobacco consumption, smoking, and other forms of substance use.
  • To educate the public about the physical, psychological, social, and economic consequences of drug and tobacco addiction.
  • To promote healthy lifestyles and encourage individuals, especially adolescents and young adults, to avoid substance use.
  • To explain the importance of early identification, counselling, rehabilitation, and professional support for individuals affected by substance use.
  • To motivate community members to participate in anti-drug and anti-tobacco activities and support a tobacco-free and drug-free community.

Program Schedule

Event Name Time
Awareness talk on the harmful effects of drug abuse 09:00 – 09:40 AM
Health education on tobacco use, smoking, and related diseases 09:40 – 10:15 AM
Poster display, slogans, and role-play by nursing students 10:15 - 11:45 AM
Interactive session, discussion, and clarification of doubts 11:45 AM - 12.00 PM
Anti-drug and anti-tobacco pledge 12:00 - 12:15 PM
Closing Remarks 12:15 - 12:30 PM

Advisory Committee

  • Dr. Devi Nanjappan, Principal, Smt. Nagarathnamma College of nursing, Bengaluru.

Faculty Coordinators

  • Dr. Vijaya Malar S, Professor and Head of the department of Community Health nursing, SNCN
  • Ms. Usama Ahad, Lecturer department of Community Health nursing, SNCN
  • Ms. Junaid Ahamad, Asst. Lecturer, department of Community Health nursing, SNCN

Event Coordinator

  • Dr. Vijaya Malar S, Professor and Head of the department of Community Health nursing, SNCN
  • 23th Oct 2026
  • 09:00 AM - 12.30 PM
  • One Day
  • School students and Community adolescent
  • Keragundahalli School

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