De-Addiction Programs

Kerala, a state in India, has been grappling with a widespread drug addiction problem. People from every age group, including children, students, and youth, have fallen prey to this menace, which has profound social, economic, and health consequences. In the face of this crisis, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have a crucial role in intervening and addressing the issue. The People’s Foundation has taken up the responsibility of creating awareness and tackling drug addiction problems. The foundation has conducted massive awareness programs in different community sectors to sensitize people about the dangers of drug addiction. Through these programs, the foundation has reached out to various segments of society.

Services Offered

De-Addiction Trainers Training Course

One of the projects launched by the People's Foundation to significantly reduce the increasing use of drugs in Kerala is to train anti-drug awareness trainers. Those interested in anti-drug awareness activities will be given scientific training and trained to conduct classes at various levels of the society. A seven-day course of 65 hours duration, consisting of 40 hours of theory sessions and 25 hours of practical sessions, is currently being conducted under the name 'Substance Abuse Preventive Education and Awareness Program'. Classes are being given to the trainers by utilizing the best faculty available in this field from Kerala. Since the initial phase of the De-Addiction Centre, talented people associated with the society like teachers, police officers, doctors, social workers etc. have been a part of the course.

Anti Drug Awareness Program

Anti-drug awareness programs are being conducted in collaboration with private and public sector institutions to eradicate drug abuse. With this goal in mind, anti-drug awareness programs are being conducted using trainers who have completed the 'Substance Abuse Preventive Education and Awareness Program' course developed by the People's Foundation. Anti-drug awareness classes are being provided specifically targeting students and youth, including schools, religious institutions, colleges, various clubs, and neighborhood groups.

Jasmine Vally - De-addiction Centre

Jasmine valley at sizable project is taking shape on a picturesque nine-acre hill-side in the steep Kozhikode district neighborhood of Thamarassery. Jasmine Valley is a facility where drug addicts in recovery can rebuild their lives, engage in scientific and drug addiction-related research, get various personal, social, and professional training, and spend time with their families while working on active projects.

De-Addiction Camp

The De-Addiction Camp was created with the aim of freeing people addicted to alcohol from addiction. The camp provides various treatment methods including psychiatric treatment, counselling, and psychotherapy.

De-Addiction Information and Guidance Cell

The main activities of the cell are to provide information about adequate treatment for those addicted to alcohol and to provide opportunities for treatment in such institutions. Treatment facilities are being provided in collaboration with government and non-government hospitals. Patients who only need counselling will be referred to counselling centres and information about such hospitals will be provided to patients who need psychiatric treatment.

Key Program

Parents' negligence is the reason why children become addicted to drugs - Rishiraj Singh IPS

Rishiraj Singh IPS opined that parents' negligence is the reason why most children become addicted to drugs. He was speaking after inaugurating the completion ceremony of the second batch of anti-drug awareness trainers led by the People's Foundation. He said that cases related to drugs are increasing day by day in Kerala compared to other states and in this situation, the services of such trained trainers will be very beneficial for the country.
The second batch of the Substance Abuse Preventive Education and Awareness course conducted by the People's Foundation has been released as part of training trainers to conduct anti-drug awareness.

The course was conducted by Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Sanam Yaseen, Manjeri Medical College Psychiatrist Dr. Prashanth Sasivarnan, Impex Vice President and Director Nasiruddin Alungal, Corporate Trainer C.S. Jabir Panoli, Psychologist Dr. N.K. Rajith, Psychologist and Hypnotic Therapist Shahid Payyannur, Clinical Psychologist Muhammed Sabih, Alcoholics Anonymous Ashraf Manjeri, Subaida Ashraf Manjeri, Sub Inspector Narcotics Cell Ernakulam Rural Sub Inspector P.S.M. Ashraf, etc. led various sessions. 48 trainers with expertise in various fields completed the course through scientific training. Certificates were distributed to those who completed the course at the function. The People's Foundation has released such trainers to conduct anti-drug awareness campaigns in all districts of Kerala. The event held at the Irumpuzhy People's Training Center was presided over by People's Foundation Chairman P.I. Nowshad. Vice Chairman Abdul Majeed, Secretary Ayyub Tirur, Project Coordinator Shabeeb Mambad and others were present.
For anti-drug awareness classes, contact 8086713105.

De-addiction camp begins

The 21-day de-addiction camp, jointly organized by the People's Foundation and Kothamangalam Peace Valley, has begun at the Kothamangalam Peace Valley- Thanal Center for Neuro-Sectory and De-Addiction Center. 'Psychiatry Specialist Dr. Nikhil George, Dr. Jinu Moideen, Psychologist Shikha Maria, Fatima Ansari, Peace Valley-Thanal De-Addiction Center Chairman P.M. Abubakar, Manager Jalal Meeran, Coordinator Sabith Umar, People's Foundation Project Director Shabeeb Mampad and others will lead the camp. Camp members will be provided with specialist treatment including psychiatric treatment, counseling, and psychotherapy.

De-addiction camp concludes

The de-addiction camp jointly organized by People's Foundation and Kothamangalam Peace Valley has concluded. 19 people participated in the twenty-one-day camp held at the 'Peace Valley-Thanal Center for Neuropsychiatry and De-addiction Center'. The camp provided friendly companionship with different treatment methods including psychiatric treatment, counseling, and psychotherapy. Asst. Excise Commissioner and Ernakulam Vimukthi Manager Muhammad Harish inaugurated the closing ceremony of the camp. He said that the propaganda being carried out by the drug mafia by spreading false news that drugs are beneficial for improving memory power is to mislead the youth. He advised the camp members to say no to drugs and make their lives an addiction.
People's Foundation Executive Director Shamil Sajjad presided over the event. Peace Valley Chairman P.M. Abubakar, Peace Valley Thanal Convener Muhammad K.M.S., KCBC President James Korambel, Peace Valley Psychiatry Hospital HOD Dr. Nikhil George and others spoke. Peace Valley Thanal Psychiatry Hospital Manager Jalal Meeran welcomed the participants and People's Foundation Project Director Shabeeb Mambat expressed his gratitude.
Dr. Jinu Moideen, Fatima Ansari, Shikha Maria Sibi, Ajmal, Marilyn, Mekha and others led the camp. The participants of the camp took a firm pledge to leave the camp with full confidence and never return to the path of addiction.

De-addiction camp begins

The de-addiction camp, jointly organized by the People's Foundation and Peace Valley Thanal, has begun at the Peace Valley Thanal De-Addiction Center, Kothamangalam. The second batch of de-addiction treatment for 2025 has begun. The 25-day camp was inaugurated by Assistant Excise Inspector and Ernakulam Vimukthi Mentor K.S. Ibrahim. Peace Valley Thanal De-Addiction Center Manager Jalal Meeran, Coordinator Shamsudeen Nadvi, People's Foundation Project Coordinator Shabeeb Mampat, Psychiatrist Dr. Nikhil George, Dr. Parvathy, Dr. Angela Baby, Psychologist Ansia Yusuf, etc. led the camp. For details of the People's Foundation De-Addiction Project, contact 8086713105.

De-addiction camp concludes

The de-addiction camp jointly organized by People's Foundation and Peace Valley Thanal has concluded. The concluding session of the 25-day camp was inaugurated by Muvattupuzha DySP, P.M. Baiju.
Jamaat-e-Islami Ernakulam District President Jamal Panayikulam delivered the keynote address at the function presided over by People's Foundation Secretary Umar Alathur. Chief Psychiatrist Dr. Nikhil George, Psychiatrist Dr. Angela Baby and Peace Valley Thanal Coordinator Shajahan Nadvi spoke. Peace Valley Thanal De-addiction Center Manager Jalal Meeran welcomed the gathering and People's Foundation De-addiction Program Coordinator Shabeeb Mambad proposed the vote of thanks.

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De-addiction camp begins; Antony John MLA inaugurated

The 25-day camp jointly organized by People's Foundation and Peace Valley Thanal Center for Neuropsychiatry and De-addiction has begun. Antony John MLA, who inaugurated it, said that it is the need of the country for institutions like People's Foundation and Peace Valley, which seek the upliftment of all aspects of humanity, to remain. People's Foundation District Coordinator Engineer Muhammad Umar presided over the event. Peace Valley Chairman P.M. Abubakar, General Manager Asim Ibrahim, Peace Valley Thanal Center for Neuropsychiatry and De-addiction Manager Jalal Meeran, and People's Foundation Project Director Shabeb Mambad participated. The first day's sessions of the camp were led by Dr. Nikhil George and Dr. Angela Baby. A few people have the opportunity to join the camp. Contact number 8086713105.