- JMI organises CME programme on ‘Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: International Strategies for De-addiction of Drugs, Tobacco, Alcohol and Smartphones’
The Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) in collaboration with the Asian Coalition for Health Empowerment (ACHE), Delhi organised a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on ‘Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: International Strategies for De-addiction of Drugs, Tobacco, Alcohol and Smartphones’ in Jamia Milia Islamia.
The event aimed to raise awareness among dental professionals about the increasing burden of addiction and its impact on individual health and society. It explored global strategies for combating addiction related to drugs, tobacco, alcohol and smartphones and their applicability within the Indian context. Also, it provided evidence-based approaches for the prevention, early intervention and treatment of addiction.
The key areas of the discussion were exploring the global strategies for combating addiction and their applicability within the Indian context. The experts presented insights into successful de-addiction programmes implemented worldwide and provided a comparative analysis to understand the effectiveness of various approaches. Emphasis was laid on tobacco addiction and its impact on an individual’s oral health and general health.
Also, the need for tailored interventions considering the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of the country was emphasised. Participants were engaged in discussions on heart-related myths and facts and the potential interventions to promote healthy hearts and healthy lifestyles. Suggestions were made as comprehensive awareness campaigns, stricter regulations and integrating de-addiction programmes into healthcare systems. Special attention was given to smartphone addiction as a modern challenge.
The event concluded with a consensus on the urgent need for a holistic approach to address addiction in India and the determination to create a healthier and addiction-free society in India by participating and supporting a signature campaign, for onward submission to the higher policy-making authorities.
