Beyond Horizon Health and Social Circle(BHAAS) in association with Center for Creative Healing Art Therapy (CHAT) organized program on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 27th June 2011. This awareness programme was conducted for around 450 students of Vidyavardhini School, Shivajinagar (Pune). The program commenced with the introduction of the Guest Dr. Atul Rakshe, Founder BHAAS and Shree Niramaya Ayurveda Kendra and Dr. Vikas Chothe.
The program consisted of Vyasana Janajagriti Bharud (drama poems on drug abuse awareness) performed by the students and staff of the school; depicting the evils of addiction, affected family members and role of the students. An inspiring and thought provoking speech by Dr. Atul Rakshe, was delivered. His speech increased the awareness of children against drinking and smoking habits. Dr. Rakshe also stressed on good habits, personal hygiene and avoiding junk food like Maggie and soft drinks. Dr.Vikas Chothe gave an excellent presentation showing how children falling into the habit of drinking at an early age are more prone for getting into drug addiction later in their life. He also urged teachers to discuss these topics among students, by taking them into confidence.
Mrs.Shailaja Jagtap, Headmistress of secondary school gave the vote of thanks on behalf of the school. She praised Dr. Atul Rakshe and Dr. Vikas Chothe for their philanthropic work and crusade against drug abuse. Mrs. Sangita Atre, Headmistress of primary school presented a rose and a memento to each guest on behalf of Vidyavardhini School. The program ended by children pledging that they would abstain themselves from such drug habits and carry this message of the harmful effects of drugs on health back to their homes.