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Centre For Substance Abuse Prevention

Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) has set a definite policy on Substance Abuse Prevention and related issues as an expression of commitment in providing a campus experience that allows students to rise to their full potential without any hindrance. To spearhead the substance abuse prevention activities of the campus, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) has established Centre for Substance Abuse Prevention with satellite units in all constituent colleges. Centre also give special emphasis on anti tobacco awareness activities and through the Tobacco Cessation Clinic; provide support to people in their tobacco quitting efforts.

Vision
The Centre envisions a healthy community where people choose not to use substances of abuse and are free of related diseases.

Mission
Plan and execute strategic efforts to create awareness on adverse effects of substance abuse and related diseases

Goal
To create a healthy substance free, secure campus with a conducive atmosphere for learning that allows students to rise to their full potential.
Objectives

To spread awareness about the adverse effects of substance abuse
To provide assistance in handling substance abuse-related problems
To train the health professionals and allied professionals on the substance abuse prevention activities

Key Achievements

9000 + people were given awareness on ill effects on Tobacco & other substances of abuse
Developed Technology Assisted Awareness Modules to create awareness among school children

Prevention

Core Committee Members

Dr. Maji Jose, Deputy director - Chair person
Dr. Shruthi Nayak -Yenepoya Dental College- Member secretary
Dr. Imaad Mohammed Ismail, Yenepoya Medical College
Dr. Harinarayan, Yenepoya Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital
Mrs. Viji Prasad C, Yenepoya Nursing College.
Dr. Mohammed Asif Iqbal C, Yenepoya Pharmacy College and Research Centre
Prof. Lourdhraj , Yenepoya Physiotherapy College
Dr. Balakrishna Kumar A, Yenepoya Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital
Dr. Mohammed Zaheer, Yenepoya Institute of Arts Science Commerce and Management
Dr. Shaguptha, Yenepoya Naturopathy College
Mrs. Sarala Pankajakshan, Yenepoya Allied and Health Care Professions
Lt. Col. (Rtd). Pankajakshan KCampus Administrative Officer
Student Welfare Officers
Chief Security Officer
Senior resident warden- Gents Hostel
Senior resident warden- Ladies Hostel

Satellite Unit of Constituent units:
In order to coordinate with university team and oversee the substance abuse prevention activities of the respective colleges, all Constituent units have Satellite unit of Centre with following composition

College co-ordinator- One senior faculty
Batch-wise co-ordinators – One / batch
Student member- Co-ordinator of student body

“Say No to Drug” Student Body:
To Ensure student participation in substance abuse prevention activities, all Constituent units have “Say No to Drug” Student Body with following composition

One faculty advisor
Two student representatives from each batch (one of them can be selected as group coordinator)

Centre For Substance Abuse Prevention

Our Team
Overview of Centre Activities
Oath Taking
Observation of Anti Tobacco Day 2022
Observation of International Day Against Drug Abuse 2022
Activities and Competitions
School Activities Policy on Substance Abuse Prevention ISR Outreach Activities