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In India, adolescents and young adults are the most vulnerable groups falling prey to addiction. It is a well-established fact that substances like tobacco and alcohol are gateway drugs, and most adult substance users start using these substances during childhood or adolescence.
The national survey conducted by NDDTC shows a high prevalence of substance use. However, considering the dearth of expertise in the field of addiction, creating awareness and developing expertise is the need of the hour.
The formation of the Society for Addiction Psychology is a robust and initiating step in the direction of sensitizing the public and reducing the overall burden of Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in our country.
We welcome all professionals working in the field of addiction to join hands under the aegis of the Society for Addiction Psychology to share their experiences and expertise and guide the younger generation towards a better path.
In India, adolescents and young adults are the most vulnerable groups falling prey to addiction. It is a well-established fact that substances like tobacco and alcohol are gateway drugs, and most adult substance users start using these substances during childhood or adolescence.
The national survey conducted by NDDTC shows a high prevalence of substance use. However, considering the dearth of expertise in the field of addiction, creating awareness and developing expertise is the need of the hour.
The formation of the Society for Addiction Psychology is a robust and initiating step in the direction of sensitizing the public and reducing the overall burden of Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in our country.
We welcome all professionals working in the field of addiction to join hands under the aegis of the Society for Addiction Psychology to share their experiences and expertise and guide the younger generation towards a better path.
President's Message
Prof. LN Suman
(Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS)
(President - SAP)
Psychoactive substance abuse contributes significantly to the global burden of disease. It adversely impacts cognition, volition, emotions and actions of the individual abusing psychoactive substances. It has a deleterious effect not only on the individual but also on the family, community and society. This widespread impact requires not only health and mental health professionals to address the problem but also other professionals working in areas such as law enforcement, criminal justice, academic institutions and workplace settings. Behavioral addictions such as technology addiction also pose a challenge to all stakeholders. The society for Addiction Psychology (SAP) is one of such steps in reducing the substance use across India by providing a platform to practitioners, researchers, academicians and policy makers to come together under its hood and contribute their knowledge, experiences and their expertice. This would translate into tackling psychoactive substance use as a public health problem with equal emphasis on prevention, early intervention as well as treatment. I welcome all of you to to join this novel cause.
Psychoactive substance abuse contributes significantly to the global burden of disease. It adversely impacts cognition, volition, emotions and actions of the individual abusing psychoactive substances. It has a deleterious effect not only on the individual but also on the family, community and society. This widespread impact requires not only health and mental health professionals to address the problem but also other professionals working in areas such as law enforcement, criminal justice, academic institutions and workplace settings. Behavioral addictions such as technology addiction also pose a challenge to all stakeholders. The society for Addiction Psychology (SAP) is one of such steps in reducing the substance use across India by providing a platform to practitioners, researchers, academicians and policy makers to come together under its hood and contribute their knowledge, experiences and their expertice. This would translate into tackling psychoactive substance use as a public health problem with equal emphasis on prevention, early intervention as well as treatment. I welcome all of you to to join this novel cause.
General Secretary's Message
Prof. GS Kaloiya
(Clinical Psychology, NDDTC, AIIMS)
(Gen. Secretary - SAP)