An awareness program was organized by Al Azhar College of Engineering and Technology in association with NSS unit on the Impact of Addiction at 11am on 6th November 2024 at College Seminar Hall. Muhammed Riyas, Civil Excise Officer, Vimukthi Mentor,Thodupuzha was invited as a chief guest for creating an awareness on the ill-effects of drug and alcohol consumption, in a comprehensive manner and informed that every day India sees 10 suicides related to drug abuse. He also added that a report by the central government demonstrated that the vast majority of youth are receiving drug and alcohol prevention messages from sources such as TV, radio, posters and pamphlets, Movie ads and campaigns as this. The Government of India is taking every visible effort to prevent teen drug use via the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, especially for those making the difficult transition from schools to colleges via their National-level Anti-Drug Policies.
