COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
SRMIST – Tiruchirappalli
INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING
“Say No to Drugs and Say Yes to Drugs”
The main Aim of the program was to raise awareness among the youth about the harmful effects of drug abuse and illicit trafficking and to promote global understanding.
The day started with the welcome address by Dr. D. Suresh, Dean of Occupational Therapy, SRMIST. He welcomed the dignitaries and extended warmest greetings to each one who came for the program. The Program was attended by all the students of BOT, BPT, and AHS colleges
The presidential address was delivered by our respected Director Dr.Malmurugan. He pointed out that substance abuse refers to harmful/ hazardous substances including alcohol and illicit drugs. Felicitation address was given by Dr. V.P.R. Sivakumar, Assistant Director of FHHS – SRMIST. He emphasized the importance of good habit formation will help to overcome addiction to drugs. Dr. Kumar Ebenezer. K, Principal of AHS SRMIST pointed out that drug abuse can be minimized by educating the youth by providing adequate information and facts. Guest speaker Mrs.M.Pavithra, Founder and President of Sunrise Foundation ( Psychiatric Counselling And De- Addiction centre) in her speech deliberated about illicit drugs and their harmful effect on the mind, body, and soul. She clearly explained the meaning of addiction and its psychological, social, and emotional effects on the individual and society. The Program was fruitful and interactive with many students asking doubts and questions.
