Introduction: “Drugs do not just harm people; they weaken the entire structure of society.” -United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

    One drop of Black turns entire white in to gray. India is one of the fastest developing economies in the world with a large, diverse, and dynamic population. The nexus among power, money, muscle and so called adventure results drug addiction in education institutions. Education policies have accordingly focused on many areas, and informing students about the adverse effects of drug usage and engaging in counselling sessions presenting support for potential rehabilitation is one such area that requires special attention. In the working class demographic as well, social drinking and drug usage is misconstrued as a sign of sophistication and relaxation, flowing into campus life, leading to academic and attendance-related issues. The large human cost associated with drug usage in the educational environment further underlines the need for preventive measures. Several educational institutions in different regions are actively participating in the ‘Drug-free India Campaign’ under the National Action Plan that aims to reach out to mental health issues, ensuring a wider scope for taking institutional preventive and controlling action.

    Drug addiction is a state of periodic or chronic intoxication detrimental to the individual and society produced by repeated consumption of natural or synthetic drugs. Chemical substances which, when introduced into the organism produce a marked change in the function of the body are termed drugs [1].