Drug Use Prevention Awareness and Career Guidance Programme
On 23 January 2026, a Drug Use Prevention Awareness and Career Guidance Programme was conducted at the Government Model Higher Secondary School, Seethanjeri, with the support of students from the Department of Social Work, Stella Maris College (Autonomous), Chennai, resource persons Sr. Shobha Kullu, Ms. Sweety G. S. R., and Ms. Rajeswari and the involvement of college faculty and staff.
Students from Stella Maris College conducted awareness sessions through puppetry, songs, dramas and short theatrical performances, highlighting the harmful effects of substance abuse and promoting education, positive life choices and career planning as protective factors.
Key topics included the social and health impacts of drug use, psycho-social causes, prevention strategies, safety measures, career pathways, and goal setting, with special emphasis on school retention and prevention of dropouts by linking education to future livelihood opportunities.
Through group activities on eight thematic topics, students expressed their learning using drawings, reflections, and chart presentations. The programme concluded with a Drug Use Prevention and Education Commitment Pledge. Around 150 students actively participated and benefited from the sessions.
The programme was facilitated by Mr. D. Vijayan, Programme Manager, IRCDS, with the support of CB Community Educators and IRCDS staff members Ms. Kavitha, Ms. Revathi, Ms. Bhavani, Ms. Rama, Ms. Thabithal, and Ms. Narmadha who played a key role in coordination and community facilitation.
















































