Rahul Tomer's paper discusses social awareness programs for drug addiction among Indian adolescents. It defines social consciousness as being aware of societal problems. It recommends using role playing, public awareness rallies, counseling programs for families and adolescents, and non-government organizations to raise awareness. Social media platforms, television, radio, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets and books can spread information. Schools can conduct student rallies, lectures on mental health and drugs, counseling, role playing, poster competitions, seminars, and skills development programs to improve coping abilities and decision making.

1. RAHUL TOMER
M.PHIL C.C.S
UNIVERSITY
(CAMPUS)MEERUT
DRUG ADDICTION AND
SOCIAL AWARENESS IN
INDIAN SOCIETY

2. Aim
 The purpose of this paper is to throw the light on
social awareness programmes for drug addicts
among adolescents in India .

4.  Social consciousness, or social awareness, is
defined as consciousness shared by
individuals within a society. It essentially
means to be conscious or aware of the
problems within a society or community.

5.  Role play.
 Public awareness Rallies.
 Counseling.
 Family counseling.
 Adolescents counseling programme.
 Non government organization (Ngo’s.)

6.  Whatsapp
 Face book
 Twitter
 Television advertisements
 Radio programs

7.  News paper
 Magazines
 Pamphlets
 Books

8.  Lecture by specialist.
 The student rally conduct in village & society .
 Teach about mental health.
 Counseling .
 Role play .
 Poster competition .
 Seminar on drug addiction.
 Skill development programme .
 Stress management programme .
 Improve coping skills.
 Improve decision making ability.

9.  2008 United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement
Administration Demand Reduction Programs.
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