Program Book

Community Service Project

AP STATE COUNCIL OF HIGHER

EDUCATION
(A STATUTORY BODY OF GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
 Program Book
for
Community Service Project

Name of the Student: Battula Diwakar

Name of the College: Mother Theresa Institute of Engineering and Technology

Registration Number: 20HR1A0514

Period of CSP: From: To:

Name & Address of the Community/Habitation:

 Instructions to Students for Community Service Project

Please read the detailed Guidelines on Community Service Project hosted on

the website of AP State Council of Higher Education https://apsche.ap.gov.in

Link: https://apsche.ap.gov.in/Pdf/Guidelines%20for%20the%20OJT
%20Internship
%20Community%20Service%20Project.pdf

1. It is mandatory for all the students to complete 2 months (180 hours) of

Community Service Project as a part of the 10month mandatory internship/on
the job training.
2. Consider yourself as a committed volunteer in the community, you work with.
3. Every student should identify the village/community/habitation for
Community Service Project (CSP) in consultation with the College Principal/the
authorized person nominated by the Principal.
4. Report to the community/habitation as per the schedule given by the College.
You must make your own arrangements of transportation to reach the
community/habitation.
5. You will be assigned with a Faculty Guide from your College. His/her will be
creating a WhatsApp group with your fellow volunteers. Post your daily activity
done and/or any difficulty you encounter during the program.
6. You should maintain punctuality in attending the CSP. Daily attendance is
compulsory.
7. You are expected to learn about the community/habitation and their problems.
8. Know the leaders and the officials of the community/habitation.
9. While in project, always wear your College Identity Card.
10. If your Collegehas a prescribed dress as uniform, wear the uniform daily.
11. Identify at least five learning objectives in consultation with your Faculty
Guide. These learning objectives can address:
 Information about the community, including the realities and problems of the
society.
 Need for creating awareness on socially relevant aspects/programs.
 Acquiring specific Life Skills.
 Learning areas of application of knowledge and technologies related to your
discipline.
 Identifying developmental needs of the community/habitation.
12. Practice professional communication skills with team members, and with the
leaders and officials of the community. This includes expressing thoughts and
ideas effectively through oral, written, and non-verbal communication, and
utilizing listening skills.
13. Be regular in filling up your Program Book. It shall be filled up in your
own handwriting. Add additional sheets wherever necessary.
14. At the end of Community Service Project, you shall be evaluated by the person
in-charge of the community/habitation to whom you report to.
15. There shall also be evaluation at the end of the community service by the
Faculty Guide and the Principal.
16. Do not indulge in any political activities.
17. Ensure that you do not cause any disturbance to the inhabitants or
households during your interaction or collection of data.
18. Be cordial but not too intimate with the persons you come across during your
service activities.
19. You should understand that during this activity, you are the ambassador of
your College, and your behavior during the community service programme is
of utmost importance.
20. If you are involved in any discipline related issues, you will be withdrawn from
the programme immediately and disciplinary action shall be initiated.
21. Do not forget to keep up your family pride and prestige of your College.
22. Remember that you are rendering valuable service to the society and your role
in the community development will become part of the history of the
community.
 Community Service Project Report

Submitted in accordance with the requirement for the degree

of………….

Name of the College: Mother Theresa Institute of Engineering and Technology

Department: Computer Science and Technology

Name of the Faculty Guide: Mrs. G. Lavanya

Duration of the CSP: From………To………

Name of the Student: Battula Diwakar

Program of Study: Organizing a Drug-Free campaign

Year of Study:2020-2024

Register Number:20HR1A0514

Date of Submission:
 Student’s Declaration

I Battula Diwakar, a student of this Program, Reg. No.20HR1A0514 of the

Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Mother Theresa Institute of
Engineering and Technology College do hereby declare that I have completed
the mandatory community service from……..to..............................................in
………………. (Name of the Community/Habitation) under the Faculty
Guideship of Mrs. G. Lavanya, Department of Computer Science and
Engineering in Mother Theresa Institute of Engineering and Technology College

(Signature and Date)

Endorsements

Faculty Guide: Mrs. G. Lavanya

Head of the Department: Mr. U. Kumaran

Principal: Dr. M. Lakshmikanta Reddy

 Certificate from Official of the Community

This is to certify that Battula Diwakar, Reg. No 20HR1A0514 of Mother Theresa

Institute of Engineering and Technology underwent community service in
Organizing a Drug-Free campaign from……………… to ………………….

The overall performance of the Community Service Volunteer during his/her

community service is found to be Good.

Authorized Signatory with Date and Seal

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Any achievement, be it Scholastic or otherwise does not depend solely on the

individual effort but on the guidance, encouragement and cooperation of intellectuals, elders
and friends, we would like to take this opportunity to thank them all.

We feel ourselves honored for the placing ourselves. Warm salutation TO THE
MANAGEMENT, MOTHER THERESA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND
TECHNOLOGY PALAMANER Which gave us the opportunity to obtain a strong basic B.
Tech Profound Knowledge.

We express our sincere thanks to DR. M. LAKSHMIKAMTA REDDY, M.Tech,

Ph.D, our Beloved Prince, For this encouragement and suggestions during our course of
study. With deep sense of gratitude, we. Acknowledge Dr. U. Kumaran M.E, PhD head of
the department. Computer science and engineering. For his valuable support and help in
processing our clean up your local park.

We also expressed thanks to our project coordinator, MR. M. MANAOJ KUMAR

M.Tech., (Ph.D.) and MR.P. SHRIIDHAR M.E., Assistant Professors, In Department of
computer science and engineering for encouraging us in Doing this clean up your local park.

We whole-heartedly express gratitude and regards to our guide Mrs. G. Lavanya,

Associate professor in department of computer science and engineering for constant support
and encouragement.

Finally, we would like to express our sincere thanks to all Faculty Members of CSE
Department, and Lab Technicians, Friends & family members, who all have motivated and
helped us to do this Organizing a drugfree campaign.
 CHAPTER 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The community service report shall have only a one-page executive summary. It shall
include a brief description of the Community and summary of all the activities done by
the student in CSP and five or more learning objectives and outcomes.

Community programs can expand the opportunities for youth to acquire personal and social assets
and to experience the broad range of features of positive developmental settings. The activities we
performed in the community service are arranging a drug-free campaign and bringing awareness among
people. The activities are of great significance as they effected the surrounding a lot, it also developed a
mind set of "Drug abuse" in the minds of the people who acknowledged my work.

The first task we performed was arranging communication campaign. The consumption level of
hard drugs has risen sharply in India within the last two decades. Such drugs like cocaine, cannabis and even
alcohol have in recent times become so easily accessible by individuals of much cancer is the high
prevalence of the use of these drugs among adolescents. Adolescents use drugs for several reasons among
which are, for experimentation, mere fun and excitement, peer pressure, to get over depression and other
psychological problems, etc. However, the use of these drugs among young people has so much effect on
individuals, families and the society at large. The problems range from social, society at large. The problems
range from social, psychological, economical and even political problems. So that we arranged campaign
with our team and interacted with the society and explained the cause and effects by drug abuse. As well as
we hosted social event in a junior college.

The second activity we performed was training youth and their parent. Because parents lay the
foundation for their children’s emotional, physical and mental well-being. They are in charge of installing
values, morals, and standards for their child. While each child will ultimately grow up and make their own
decisions, the amount of influence that their parents will have on their life cannot be overstated.

Learning objectives and outcomes:

 Importance of life.
 Maintaining our society drug free.
 Awareness about drug abuse.
 Motivating everyone to participate in the campaign.
 Educating youth and parents to avoid and prevent intake of drugs.
 Explaining the benefits of drug free life.
 CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY

Palamaner, a small town on the arc of NH4 connecting Bangalore and Chennai, is a surrounded by
valleys, hills, falls and forests which was once declared an Elephant reserve. Palamaner is famous for its
chill and moderate climate round the year. Travelling back in history, the name PALAMANER is originated
from the name "PALLAVAN EERU". EERU in Tamil means a LAKE which was dug by PALLAVA's for
the people living around.

As it’s on the border of Tamil Nādu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh you would find people with different
cultures and origins. People in Palamaner are soft, kind, timid and most importantly socially aware. The
society here is closely knitted that every person knows their neighbors well while people here are so
affectionate to each other. People here have all the basic amenities like Hospitals & Schools.

The typical day in Palamaner starts from 8am when all the shops start opening and ends before 9pm when
everyone starts going to bed. Every day you would see tons of vehicles passing by the main-road as it
connects Chennai and Bangalore which has turned out to be a nice place to stick to small business.

Travelling through time machine way back in time, in the later 1930's plague prevailed in the region taking
thousands of lives which then got controlled by praying God in the form of Ganga Jatra. It happens in the
month of May every year and people from different regions participate for blessings and wellbeing from the
holy deity "Gangamma".

While in the mid 1970's this region is very much pron to Leprosy which ignited Emmaus-Swiss Leprosy
Project. It took care of curing leprosy in the region that now its 100% eradicated while now it functions to be
a very good hospital. After it was setup, they understood the lack of education facilities when later went
ahead setting up Emmaus-Swiss High School which got selected as the 'Best Model School' in the whole
Chittoor District while its ICSE recognized. It is headed by Mr.&Mrs. Jacob. It is an idle place to live in for
a peace of mind between affectionate people

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Palamaner Block (CD) is 05422. Total
area of palamaner mandal is 237 km² including 218.88 km² rural area and 17.69 km² urban area. Palamaner
mandal has a population of 81,470 peoples, out of which urban population is 51,450 while rural population
is 30,020. Palamaner has a population density of 344 inhabitants per square kilometer. There are about
19,513 houses in the sub-district, including 12,311 urban houses and 7,202 rural houses. When it comes to
literacy, 67.97% population of palamaner mandal is literate, out of which 73.40% males and 62.65% females
are literate. There are about 15 villages in palamaner mandal. The economy of palamaner is mainly based on
agriculture. The district produces mangi, grain, sugarcane, and peanut in a high quantity. There are some
small-scale industries of oil seed, poultry and milk.
 CHAPTER 3: COMMUNITY SERVICE PART

What are Drugs?

A drug is a chemical substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology
or psychology when consumed. Drugs are typically distinguished from food and substances
that provide nutritional support. Consumption of drugs can be
via inhalation, injection, smoking, ingestion, absorption via a patch on the skin, suppository,
or dissolution under the tongue.
In pharmalogy, a drug is a chemical substance, typically of known structure, which, when
administered to a living organism, produces a biological effect. A pharmaceutical drug, also
called a medication or medicine, is a chemical substance used to treat, cure, prevent,
or diagnose a disease or to promote well-being. Traditionally drugs were obtained through
extraction from medicinal plants, but more recently also by organic
synthesis. Pharmaceutical drugs may be used for a limited duration, or on a regular basis
for chronic disorders.

INTRODUCTION TO DRUGS:
The use of drugs dates back into the pre-history of man. Such drugs were used to
relieve pain or cure and control diseases (Carew and Dibal, 1999). Drugs as defined by the
World Health Organization (1967) is any substance which taken by living organisms may
modify the functions of living organism. The National Agency for Food and Drug
Administration and Control (NAFDAC, 1999), stated that situations of ill-health provide the
compelling need for drugs that is in order to modify the functions of the body and restore it
to life. However, the major issue with drugs is not in its use for curative purposes but in the
abuse and misuse of these drugs especially when these drugs are psychoactive drugs.
The consumption level of hard drugs has risen sharply in India within the last two decades.
Such drugs like cocaine, cannabis and even alcohol have in recent times become so easily
accessible by individuals of much cancer is the high prevalence of the use of these drugs
among adolescents. Adolescents use drugs for several reasons among which are, for
experimentation, mere fun and excitement, peer pressure, to get over depression and other
psychological problems, etc.
However, the use of these drugs among young people has so much effect on
individuals, families and the society at large. The problems range from social, society at
large. The problems range from social, psychological, economical and even political
problems.
A drug is a chemical that interacts with proteins in the body to affect a
physiological function. This is the general idea behind all medicine. Once these
chemicals are absorbed into the systemic circulation they bind with certain proteins
and this changes the functioning of the cell slightly. For example, anticancer drugs bind
to proteins on the surface of cancer cells this stimulates the cells to die. In this case cell
death is the physiological action of the drug.
No drugs are specific to interacting with just one type of cell or one type
of protein and this is what causes side effects. Again using an anticancer drug as an
example, the medication works by binding to very rapidly dividing cells, such as cancer
cells, however hair cells are also rapidly dividing and that is why one of the side effects
of anticancer drugs is hair loss.
TYPES OF DRUGS:
Many drugs that are considered addictive or habit forming are safely prescribed to
patients every day. For many of us, this is the extent of drug use as it ends with the
prescription. Unfortunately, a large number of patients end up becoming addicted to
prescription medications, even if taken as directed.
Whether legally obtained or not, addictive drugs are classified as one of the following:
 Opioids
 Stimulants
 Depressants
 Hallucinogens
Each of these four classifications will interact differently with the user, changing how they
behave both internally and externally.

NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC OPIOIDS

You’ve likely heard the term “Opioid Epidemic” thrown around on the news or online.
Opioids are the set of drugs derived from the poppy plant, the source of opium. Typically
these are prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain for both recovery and chronic pain.
Opioids block pain by sealing off the receptors that trigger the sensation.
Opioids also provide a sense of euphoria in users along with heavy sedation. These are
the effects sought out by those illegally using opioids. The effects diminish over time,
requiring more opioids to achieve the same effect which can cause a lethal overdose.

STIMULANTS
Used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, stimulants provide a boost to the central nervous
system’s operating capacity. Caffeine is considered to be the most widely used stimulant in
the world which makes sense as many of us can’t start the day without a bit of coffee. It
increases wakefulness and focus, but at the cost of dependencies being developed in the
brain.
As dependencies and a tolerance build, larger quantities of stimulants are taken to
compensate. A stimulant overdose often manifests as heart attack, stroke and even seizures.
Illegal drugs associated with stimulant overdose include cocaine, methamphetamines and
ecstasy. Prescription stimulants such as Adderall and Ritalin are popular among students and
those in high-pace work environments.

DEPRESSANTS
The opposite of stimulants, depressants actually inhibit the central nervous system’s
ability to process information. The firing of neurons is slowed to reduce intrusive thoughts,
providing a sense of relaxation. Ideal for those with chronic anxiety or trouble sleeping,
depressants are heavily abused by those looking to self-medicate without a valid prescription.
Depressant abuse can lead to side effects that make it difficult to interact with the world
around you. Simply manoeuvring around the house becomes impossible due to dizziness and
a total lack of coordination. If stumbling through a room sounds like a familiar experience,
it’s likely due to the fact that alcohol is the most common depressant used. That drunken
feeling you get is due to the depressant nature of the drink.
Tolerance to many depressants can develop rapidly, with larger doses needed to achieve the
same effect. The user, trying to reach the same high, may raise the dose to a level that results
in coma or death by overdose.

Long-term use of depressants can produce depression, chronic fatigue, breathing difficulties,
sexual problems and sleep problems. As a dependency on the drug increases, cravings,
anxiety or panic are common if the user is unable to get more.
Withdrawal symptoms include insomnia, weakness and nausea. For continual and high-dose
users, agitation, high body temperature, delirium, hallucinations and convulsions can occur.
Unlike withdrawal from most drugs, withdrawal from depressants can be life-threatening.

HALLUCINOGENS
As the name suggests, hallucinogens change how we perceive the world around us.
Hallucinations and changes to how the mind interprets external stimuli are trademarks of
hallucinogens. Colours, sounds, movement and time are all experienced in an altered state of
mind. Hallucinogens can even lead to dissociation, otherwise known as an out-of-body
experience.

Some hallucinogens are extracted from plants or mushrooms, and some are synthetic
(human-made). Historically, people have used hallucinogens for religious or healing rituals.
More recently, people report using these drugs for social or recreational purposes, including
to have fun, deal with stress, have spiritual experiences, or just to feel different.
Social Effects of Drug Abuse:
Drugs on relationships and your future: Drug abuse has an immediate impact on the body
and mind
but it can also affect your future and your relationship with others. You would behave more
violently
for the access of money for your need for drug. Conflict and breakdowns in communication
would
become a routine.
Safety: Use of illicit drugs increases chances of being in dangerous situations and
compromise the
safety of self and others. Under the influence of some drugs, you drive rashly
compromising the
safety of yourself and other road users. Drug abusers are at greater risk of
overdosing.
Financial pressures and mounting debts: Drug Addiction can become an expensive affair
to the
family. In extreme situations, people addicted to drugs try anything from selling household
goods to
illegal activities like theft and robbery, to secure money to get their next dose.
Violence: Drugs can increase the likelihood of violent behavior. Drug-induced violence can
lead to
serious injury to the drug users and to others. Serious crimes like murder or rapes could be
committed
unknowingly under the influence of drugs.
Legal issues: Buying, selling, possessing or making illicit drugs is illegal. It’s also against the
law to
give prescription drugs to people who don’t have a prescription from a doctor, yet several
prescription
drugs are routinely abused. Getting caught in possession of illicit drugs or in violent acts can
land the
drug user in jail or mental rehabilitation centre.
Corruption: Drug lords and people in drug trade bribe politicians and police officers with
hefty
ransom for securing their trade. Traffickers try to corrupt or intimidate officials for removing
blocks in
the drug transit and often have private armies. Judges, public officials and even police
officers are
lured into the trap of corruption because of illicit drug trade. Honest officials initiating
courageous
campaigns against the drug traffic are often killed or kidnapped.
Halogens are classified into many types like LSD (D-lysergic acid diethylamide),
Psilocybin (4-phosphoryloxy-N, N-dimethyltryptamine), Peyote (mescaline), DMT (N, N-
dimethyltryptamine), PCP (Phencyclidine), Dextromethorphan (DXM) etc ……

Social Effects of Drug Abuse:

Drugs on relationships and your future:
 Drug abuse has an immediate impact on the body and mind but it can also affect your
future and your relationship with others. You would behave more violently for the access of
money for your need for drug. Conflict and breakdowns in communication would become a
routine.

Safety: Use of illicit drugs increases chances of being in dangerous situations and

compromise the safety of self and others. Under the influence of some drugs, you drive
rashly compromising the safety of yourself and other road users. Drug abusers are at greater
risk of overdosing.

Financial pressures and mounting debts: Drug Addiction can become an expensive affair
to the family. In extreme situations, people addicted to drugs try anything from selling
household goods to illegal activities like theft and robbery, to secure money to get their next
dose.

Violence: Drugs can increase the likelihood of violent behavior. Drug-induced violence can
lead to serious injury to the drug users and to others. Serious crimes like murder or rapes
could be committed unknowingly under the influence of drugs.

Legal issues: Buying, selling, possessing or making illicit drugs is illegal. It’s also against
the law to give prescription drugs to people who don’t have a prescription from a doctor, yet
several prescription drugs are routinely abused. Getting caught in possession of illicit drugs
or in violent acts can land the drug user in jail or mental rehabilitation centre.

Corruption: Drug lords and people in drug trade bribe politicians and police officers with
hefty ransom for securing their trade. Traffickers try to corrupt or intimidate officials for
removing blocks in the drug transit and often have private armies. Judges, public officials
and even police officers are lured into the trap of corruption because of illicit drug trade.
Honest officials initiating courageous campaigns against the drug traffic are often killed or
kidnapped.

Importance of Organizing drug-free campaign:

The goal of the Drug-Free Campaign is to educate and enable society to
reject illicit drugs. This goal includes preventing drug use and encouraging
occasional users to discontinue use.
Community members together represent a powerful force, and all individuals can use
their talents in unique and positive ways. Steps to help insure that a drug-free community
begins at home are outlined. The importance of drug abuse education and activities to
promote a drug-free community are noted. The involvement of schools, the media, law
enforcement agencies, businesses, community and social groups, parent groups, and religious
groups in community drug prevention efforts are stressed. Illustrations.

Social Effects of Drug Abuse:

Drugs on relationships and your future:
Drug abuse has an immediate impact
on the body and mind
but it can also affect your future and
your relationship with others. You
would behave more violently
for the access of money for your need
for drug. Conflict and breakdowns in
communication would
become a routine.
Safety: Use of illicit drugs increases
chances of being in dangerous
situations and compromise the
safety of self and others. Under the
influence of some drugs, you drive
rashly compromising the
safety of yourself and other road
users. Drug abusers are at greater
risk of overdosing.
Financial pressures and mounting
debts: Drug Addiction can become an
expensive affair to the
family. In extreme situations, people
addicted to drugs try anything from
selling household goods to
illegal activities like theft and robbery,
to secure money to get their next dose.
Violence: Drugs can increase the
likelihood of violent behavior. Drug-
induced violence can lead to
serious injury to the drug users and to
others. Serious crimes like murder or
rapes could be committed
unknowingly under the influence of
drugs.
Legal issues: Buying, selling,
possessing or making illicit drugs is
illegal. It’s also against the law to
give prescription drugs to people who
don’t have a prescription from a
doctor, yet several prescription
drugs are routinely abused. Getting
caught in possession of illicit drugs or
in violent acts can land the
drug user in jail or mental
rehabilitation centre.
Corruption: Drug lords and people in
drug trade bribe politicians and police
officers with hefty
ransom for securing their trade.
Traffickers try to corrupt or intimidate
officials for removing blocks in
the drug transit and often have private
armies. Judges, public officials and
even police officers are
lured into the trap of corruption
because of illicit drug trade. Honest
officials initiating courageous
campaigns against the drug traffic are
often killed or kidnapped.
 ACTIVITY LOG FOR THE FIRST WEEK

DAY LEARNING OUTCOME Person

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 ACTIVITY LOG FOR THE FIFTH WEEK

DAY LEARNING OUTCOME Person

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 ACTIVITY LOG FOR THE SIXTH WEEK

DAY LEARNING OUTCOME Person

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DAILY
& In-charge
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 CHAPTER 5: OUTCOMES DESCRIPTION

Details of the Socio-Economic Survey of the Village/Habitation. Attach the

questionnaire prepared for the survey.
Describe the problems you have identified in the community
Short-term and long term action plan for possible solutions for the problems
identified and that could be recommended to the concerned authorities for
implementation.
Description of the Community awareness programme/s conducted w.r.t the
problems and their outcomes.
 Report of the mini-project work done in the related subject w.r.t the
habitation/village.

This project report is on Awareness about Importance of Drug-Free life and all
information about Drug abuse, Today, Drug abuse has become a major social concern. The
entire world is confronted with this problem in some form or the other. The society pays a
significant cost due to people abusing substances such as drugs and alcohol. Illicit drug use is
a serious concern since it poses significant health challenges. The younger generation is
especially vulnerable to the menace, being easily lured to drugs, be it for excitement,
curiosity or drug related risk taking behaviour. At this age, peer pressure to experiment with
illicit drugs can be strong and those taking drugs tend to be either misinformed or
insufficiently aware of the health risks involved in it.
We organized literacy awareness camps in rural areas for creating awareness about
the importance of drug free society. We gave speeches and hosted events. We motivated their
parents to say no to drugs.
On the other hand, the use of drugs and alcohol is increasing. Among other factors, the
fast changing social milieu arising out of this social and economic transition, which the
country is going through, is contributing to the proliferation of drug abuse. The introduction
of synthetic drugs and intravenous drug use leading to HIV/AIDS has added a new
dimension to the issue. Drug abuse is not merely a problem arising out of the availability and
supply of intoxicating drinks and drugs but has a great deal to do with the social condition
which create the demand for the consumption of such substances. The vulnerability of
modern society plays a catalytic role in promoting the consumption and abuse of narcotic and
psychotropic drugs.

The harmful use of alcohol can have serious social and economic consequences for
individuals, families and society as a whole. Drug overdose may even cause death. Drug use
adversely impacts the entire family and makes its members, particularly women and children,
extremely vulnerable. The family faces stigma, isolation and constriction of resources. It is
necessary to encourage individuals and families to seek early assistance for problems related
to alcoholism and drug abuse.

By this project children and adolescents need to know about drugs and the importance
of being drug free. Teaching this age group about being drug free can present challenges.
They are more likely to retain the information if they are active participants in their learning
process. Your students will learn quite a bit of information on the dangers of drugs and how
to become and remain drug free from completing the projects described below. They are
designed for older middle school and high school audiences in mind, but can be adapted for
younger students as well.
Drug abuse prevention begins with education, spreading the word regarding the dangers of
drugs to oneself and to the community. These programs are just the beginning. The
information provided is most effective when it is followed up with continued support. Drug
prevention programs seek to involve the family, community or workplace in the prevention
process. To be effective, communities need to sustain the progress. This often requires
continued leadership and financial support.
 CHAPTER 6: RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE MINI PROJECT

In conclusion, Acknowledging the importance of having an addiction free society, our

Constitution makers had, through the Directive Principles of State Policy made improvement
of public health as one of the Government's primary duties. In particular, it was laid down in
Article 47 of our Constitution that the 'State shall endeavour to bring about prohibition of the
consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are
injurious to health’. In order to contain both the supply and demand of drugs, the Narcotics
Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 was enacted. This Act makes stringent
provisions for the control of illicit trafficking of drugs and empowers the Government to
establish centres for the prevention and treatment of drug addiction. Since last year, the
Government of India has also started conferring National Awards to institutions and
individuals who have made outstanding efforts such as awareness generation, research and
rehabilitation to address the problem of alcoholism and drug abuse. The institution of these
National Awards is indeed a manifestation of the Government’s commitment to address this
problem and take effective steps in this direction.
However, much more needs to be done with the active involvement of the entire Civil
Society. With a view to reducing the demand for the consumption of alcohol and dependence
producing substances, the thrust should be on preventive education programs and on
reintegration of the addicts into the mainstream of society. The stress should be on
mobilization of community resources and greater community participation.
The prevention of drug abuse should start inside the family unit as early as possible.
There are many obvious benefits of home based drug prevention education including self-
awareness, and the enhancement of parent-child communication skills and family bonding.
Parental supervision and involvement are critical in adolescents. Parents must not only have
a plan to educate their children on the dangers of drug use and abuse, but they must also
establish and enforce family rules. This includes creating an effective system of monitoring
their children’s activities.
Drug abuse prevention should be addressed as early as preschool. Preschool children
can benefit from learning how to handle aggression, solve problems, and communicate better
so that they can avoid putting themselves at risk for drug abuse later in life. Middle and high
school programs should focus on peer relationships, communication, assertiveness, drug
resistance skills and developing anti-drug attitudes. School based prevention programs
should be repeated often for the best level of success.
Communities that make an effort to come together in the fight against drugs are sure to
make an impact in the prevention of drug abuse. There are many places to establish these
prevention programs including schools, churches and community based clubs.
The combination of tolerance and dependence of various drugs may potentially
contribute to a person developing an addiction. As a person becomes accustomed to a
substance (i.e. tolerance), they may continue to chase the dopamine rush by increasing their
intake. Should they decide to stop, or have trouble accessing a substance, they find that they
begin to experience the uncomfortable side effects associated with withdrawal (i.e.
dependence). It’s only by using the substance again that the person feels relief. As this cycle
continues, drug-seeking could become compulsive and may be challenging to stop without
professional help
 Student Self-Evaluation for the Community Service Project
Student Name : Battula Diwakar

Registration No : 20HR1A0514

Period of CSP: From: To:

Date of Evaluation:
Name of the Person in-charge: Mrs. G. Lavanya
Address with mobile number: 6305778717

Please rate your performance in the following areas:

Rating Scale: 1 is lowest and 5 is highest rank

1) Oral communication 1 2 3 4 5

2) Written communication 1 2 3 4 5

3) Proactiveness 1 2 3 4 5

4) Interaction ability with community 1 2 3 4 5

5) Positive Attitude 1 2 3 4 5

6) Self-confidence 1 2 3 4 5

7) Ability to learn 1 2 3 4 5

8) Work Plan and organization 1 2 3 4 5

9) Professionalism 1 2 3 4 5

10) Creativity 1 2 3 4 5

11) Quality of work done 1 2 3 4 5

12) Time Management 1 2 3 4 5

13) Understanding the Community 1 2 3 4 5

14) Achievement of Desired Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5

15) OVERALL PERFORMANCE 1 2 3 4 5

Date: Signature of the Student

 Evaluation by the Person in-charge in the Community/Habitation

Student Name: Battula Diwakar

Registration No:20HR1A0514

Period of CSP: From: To:

Date of Evaluation:
Name of the person in-charge: Mrs. G. Lavanya
Address with mobile number: 916305778717

Please rate the student’s performance in the following areas:

Please note that your evaluation shall be done independent of the Student’s self-evaluation

Rating Scale: 1 is lowest and 5 is highest rank

1) Oral communication 1 2 3 4 5

2) Written communication 1 2 3 4 5

3) Proactiveness 1 2 3 4 5

4) Interaction ability with community 1 2 3 4 5

5) Positive Attitude 1 2 3 4 5

6) Self-confidence 1 2 3 4 5

7) Ability to learn 1 2 3 4 5

8) Work Plan and organization 1 2 3 4 5

9) Professionalism 1 2 3 4 5

10) Creativity 1 2 3 4 5

11) Quality of work done 1 2 3 4 5

12) Time Management 1 2 3 4 5

13) Understanding the Community 1 2 3 4 5

14) Achievement of Desired Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5

15) OVERALL PERFORMANCE 1 2 3 4 5

Date: Signature of the Supervisor

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