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Faculty of Nursing Organises Awareness Programme on Drug Abuse and Trafficking Among School Students
25 Aug 2026
Event: Extension activity on “No Drugs only Dreams”
Event activity: Role play, Health Talk, Awareness about NDTA
Theme: “Together Against Drug Abuse & Trafficking”
Date: 24-08-26
Time: 11.00am onwards
Venue: Prabhat public senior secondary school, Mandhana, Kanpur
Organized by: Department of Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Rama University, Kanpur, UP.
The Department of Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Rama University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, organized an extension activity on “No Drugs, Only Dreams” on 24 August 2026 at Prabhat Public Senior Secondary School, Mandhana, Kanpur, from 11:00 AM onwards. The programme was conducted with the theme “Together Against Drug Abuse & Trafficking”, with the prior permission of the school authorities and approval of Dr. Jasmi Johnson, Principal, Faculty of Nursing, Rama University. The programme aimed to create awareness among school students regarding drug abuse, its harmful effects, prevention, and legal provisions related to drug trafficking.
The programme commenced with a warm welcome from Mrs. Archana, Principal, Prabhat Public Senior Secondary School, who welcomed the faculty members and students of Rama University. Prof. S. Sumiya, HOD, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Rama University, introduced the programme and interacted with the students. She provided an informative session on how drug dependence develops, the biological mechanisms involved in addiction, and the changes that occur in the brain and body following drug use. The session helped students understand that drug addiction is a serious health and social problem and highlighted the importance of prevention and early intervention.
As part of the awareness activity, B.Sc. Nursing 5th Semester students presented an engaging role play depicting the effects of drug abuse on an individual and the family. The role play demonstrated how substance use can affect physical and mental health, family relationships, education, social life, and future prospects. Audio-visual aids were subsequently used to educate the students about the NDPS Act (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act) and the legal consequences associated with illicit drug use and trafficking. A health education session was also conducted, emphasizing healthy coping strategies, positive decision-making, peer resistance, and the importance of staying away from substance abuse.
Approximately 150 students and teachers actively participated in the programme. The students showed keen interest throughout the sessions and participated enthusiastically in the awareness activities. At the conclusion of the programme, feedback was obtained from the students and teachers. The principal and school authorities appreciated the efforts of the Faculty of Nursing, Rama University, in conducting the awareness programme and acknowledged the relevance of educating young people about the harmful consequences of drug abuse and trafficking. The programme concluded successfully with a collective message encouraging students to choose a healthy and productive life by staying away from drugs and working towards a drug-free society.
