Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Jharkhand Teachers Trained to Address Student Drug Abuse
Teachers in Ranchi, India, are learning about drug abuse.
They're getting training to help students who might be using drugs.
The training covers different kinds of harmful substances, not just tobacco.
Teachers will learn what causes kids to try drugs, like curiosity or stress.
They'll also learn how to spot signs of drug use, such as changes in behavior or grades.
The goal is to help schools stop drug abuse and support students.
Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) held a training program for high school teachers.
The training focused on identifying and preventing substance use among students.
The scope of the training has been broadened to include substances beyond tobacco.
Training covered the root causes of drug abuse, including peer pressure and family environment.
Teachers were educated on legal frameworks like the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act.
- Who
- High school teachers and officials from JEPC and district tobacco control cell
- What
- A training program for teachers to address drug abuse among students.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Why
- To identify and prevent substance use among students.
- Organization
- Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC)
- Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Focus
- Drug abuse prevention among students
- Target Audience
- High school teachers
- Key Topics
- Root causes, early indicators, and legal frameworks related to substance use