I.T.S Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Greater Noida organized a Lecture to observe “International Day against Drug Abuse

I.T.S Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Greater Noida organized a Lecture to observe “International Day against Drug Abuse “on 26th of June 2014. The Chief Guest and speaker of the day was Dr Vinod Kumar, Prof & Head, Gen Medicine, St. Stephens Hospital, New Delhi.

Main focus of this event was to educate the masses about the ill effect of Drug Abuse, on one’s health and also on the health of other.

Director Dr.Anmol S. Kalha, & Principal Dr. Puneet Ahuja, addressed the gathering and appealed to everyone to contribute to the best of their ability to fight against drug abuse. They added that the concerned authorities should take appropriate measures to control this menace from society and implement the drug laws. The ITS Dental College also took the initiative to spread awareness among the general public and encourage fight against misuse of drugs.

Dr Vinod Kumar gave a presentation on Drug Abuse. He said that around 27 million people in the world use drugs in problematic way with severe health consequence, some 250,000 persons die annually as a consequence of drug misuse, half of them from overdose. He further added that India is flanked by the Golden crescent on the West and Golden Triangle on the East, the main sources opium which is around 90% of world illicit supply. He also talk about physical and behavioral signs & symptoms of Drugs Abuse like dull looking, runny nose, needle marks, weight loss, malnutrition, irresponsible behavior, argumentative, lack of motivation, lying and many more, there was a need to see all such changes in person, for early diagnosis of drug abuse and management .

Dr. Puneet Ahuja, concluded that ITS-The Education Group is doing a remarkable job, in providing health services and health education among the rural and urban masses of the society. He also praised the effort made by the teachers and students of I.T.S Dental College for spreading the awareness against Drug abuse in the society, specially among the young generation of our country.

On the same day some of the students of I.T.S Dental College, Greater Noida have participated in “Run Against Drug  Abuse” held at India Gate organized by  Narcotics Control Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of  India ) .