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CBSE Talkathon Addresses Drug Abuse, Mental Health And Peer Pressure
CBSE held a talk for students about avoiding drugs and caring for mental health.
The discussion lasted 45 minutes and included experts, teachers and students.
Experts explained that drugs can change how the brain feels pleasure and may lead to dependence.
They said occasional drug use is not necessarily safe and does not improve concentration.
Students were warned not to accept unknown packages or suspicious online job offers.
Such messages could be connected to drug-trafficking networks.
Teachers and counsellors can help students who are facing pressure or substance-use problems.
The speakers said listening with kindness is more helpful than blaming someone.
Students can also report suspicious activity through the NCB’s confidential helpline, 1933.
CBSE held a 45-minute interactive talkathon on preventing substance abuse and creating a drug-free generation.
Psychiatry, narcotics-control and school-education experts discussed drug myths, dependence and the need for timely intervention.
Experts warned that drugs affect the brain’s reward system and rejected claims that occasional use improves concentration or is harmless.
Students were urged to avoid suspicious delivery jobs and unknown packages that could connect them to trafficking networks.
Speakers encouraged empathy, counselling and non-judgmental support, while highlighting the NCB’s confidential helpline, 1933.
- Who
- The Central Board of Secondary Education, experts, educators and students, including representatives from psychiatry and the Narcotics Control Bureau.
- What
- A 45-minute interactive talkathon on drug-abuse prevention, mental health, peer pressure and de-addiction.
- Where
- The event was organised by CBSE; a specific venue is not stated.
- When
- On Sunday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Why
- To promote a drug-free generation, address student concerns and explain prevention, warning signs and support options.
Key facts
- Organiser
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Theme
- “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Main topics
- Substance-abuse prevention, mental health, peer pressure and de-addiction
- Helpline
- National Anti-Narcotics helpline 1933, known as MANAS
- Warning signs discussed
- Mood swings, irritability, withdrawal, absenteeism, secrecy and deteriorating self-care
- Recommended support
- Empathy, patient listening, school counsellors and peer educators
Quotes
Anish C
Additional Director of the Narcotics Control Bureau who discussed social media risks and drug trafficking.
“necessary evil”
NDTV
Sources
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