Open AccessSchool-based substance use disorder prevention in India: A brief appraisal
Author(s) -
Amrit Pattojoshi,
Sai Krishna Tikka
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
indian journal of psychiatry/indian journal of psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.485
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1998-3794
pISSN - 0019-5545
DOI - 10.4103/psychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_43_19
Subject(s) - substance use , context (archaeology) , mental health , relevance (law) , psychology , substance abuse prevention , medical education , substance abuse , psychiatry , medicine , political science , geography , archaeology , law
Substance use among Indian school children is a rising concern. Awareness across Indian schools and mental health professions regarding school-based prevention programs for substance use is limited. Describing the globally recommended evidence-based school-based prevention programs, this commentary highlights their need, availability, feasibility, and cultural relevance in Indian context.