HYDERABAD CITY SECURITY COUNCIL
Partners in Progress

Vision of the Program:

Committed to a drug-free future, our Anti - Narcotics Forum aims to raise awareness in adolescents and youth through weekly sessions, engaging activities, and group discussions. We're establishing rehab centers, providing healthcare professionals with specialized training, and actively seeking approval to integrate a comprehensive curriculum from school to college, treating it as an extracurricular activity. Our goal is to create a stigma-free environment, fostering resilience and knowledge from adolescence to youth."

Mission

"The Anti - Narcotics Forum is devoted to tackling the complexities of narcotics and illicit drug use through preventive measures, rehabilitation initiatives, and community education. Collaboratively, we strive to create a resilient society free from the harms of substance abuse. Our mission involves empowering a drug-free future by raising awareness among youth through sessions, activities, and discussions. With the establishment of rehab centers, professional training, and curriculum integration, we aim to cultivate a stigma-free environment, fostering resilience and knowledge within a community committed to a drug-free lifestyle."

Objective

To proactively combat the intricate challenges linked to narcotics and illicit drug use, the objective of the Anti - Narcotics Forum is to implement targeted initiatives and interventions. This involves fostering awareness, prevention, rehabilitation, and community engagement to mitigate the adverse effects of narcotics on individuals and society. The forum aims to collaborate with law enforcement, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community stakeholders to develop and implement comprehensive strategies that address the root causes of drug abuse and promote a drug-free, healthy, and resilient community.

Initiatives & Activities Proposed:

1. Curriculum based Interactive Workshops:

Objective: "To empower children and youth, our curriculum-based interactive workshops on narcotics aim to provide comprehensive education, develop life skills, and foster resilience, enabling informed decision-making and a commitment to a drug-free lifestyle."

Focus: "The workshops will focus on educational awareness, life skills development, risk recognition, peer influence and resistance, building a supportive community, providing resources and support, interactive activities, communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and instilling a sense of the long-term impact of individual choices."

2. Community Outreach Events:

Objective: "To foster a united and informed community response to substance abuse, our Community Outreach Events aim to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and actively engage residents in collaborative efforts, promoting understanding and commitment to a drug-free environment."

Focus Areas: "The events will focus on disseminating accurate information, reducing stigma, encouraging community engagement, distributing resources, building collaborative partnerships, organizing interactive workshops and seminars, involving youth, ensuring cultural sensitivity, promoting healthy alternatives, and instilling a long-term

3. Round Table Conferences/Panel Discussions:

Objective: Facilitate discussions featuring experts, community leaders, and individuals with personal experiences to explore comprehensive solutions and encourage open dialogue about narcotics.

Focus: Host regular public forums and panel discussions featuring experts, recovering individuals, and community leaders.
Encourage open dialogue, raise awareness, and challenge stigma associated with addiction.

Additional Proposed activities:

• Youth Empowerment Programs:

Objective: Organize programs that empower young individuals to take leadership roles in advocating for a drug-free lifestyle within their schools and communities.

Focus: Educate students, parents, and community members about the risks of narcotics with input from addiction specialists, psychologists, and law enforcement officers.

• Prevention Campaigns:

Objective: "To implement a robust prevention campaign aimed at schools and youth organizations, employing diverse mediums such as informational pamphlets, posters, and online resources. The campaign seeks to effectively communicate the inherent dangers of narcotics, thereby fostering informed decision-making among the youth and creating a widespread awareness that contributes to a safer and drug-free community."

Focus: Launch a comprehensive prevention campaign targeting schools and youth organizations.
Distribute informational pamphlets, posters, and online resources emphasizing the dangers of narcotics.

• Rehabilitation and Counselling Services:

Objective: "To establish a comprehensive support system for individuals and families affected by drug addiction, including the launch of a helpline and counseling center. The objective is to offer professional counseling, therapy sessions, and support groups, creating a network that fosters recovery. Additionally, collaborative efforts with rehabilitation centers aim to ensure access to effective treatment options, thereby promoting the holistic well-being and rehabilitation of those grappling with substance abuse issues."

Focus: Establish a helpline and counselling centre for individuals and families affected by drug addiction.
Provide counselling, therapy, and support groups. Collaborate with rehabilitation centers for effective treatment.