Category: ICanCaRe Events

A brief overview of ICanCaRe conducted events in both online and offline mode for sensitization, training and treatment of tobacco addiction

Panel Discussion on Addiction and Prevention – Nasha Mukt Bharat by IIM – Jammu

An insightful panel discussion on “Recognising the Signs of Addiction: Early Intervention and Prevention Strategies.” was organized by the Digi-Health Club of the Indian Institute of Management – Jammu. On 26th June 2023 online. 106 participated in the online program.

The event was to shed light on the crucial aspects of addiction recognition and explore practical strategies for early intervention and prevention.

Distinguished panelists who shared their expertise and insights during the panel discussion, included:

· Panelist 1: Dr. Arati Chowdhary (Oral Physician and Dental Oncologist at SRJ CBCC Cancer Hospital & Research Centre)

· Panelist 2: Ms. Pallavi Singh (Program Director, JK Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses)

· Panelist 3: Dr. Pawan Gupta ( Director- Surgical Oncology, Max Healthcare)

· Moderator: IIM Jammu/AIIMS Jammu

The panel discussion provided a comprehensive understanding of addiction and equip participants with the necessary knowledge to recognize early signs. The most important intervention was to have a sustained effort in all the education Institutes by adopting SAVE the Youth campaign and capacity building across society by TOBACCO MARSHALs in the Institute for a sustained effort which will bring the desired change. TOBACCO MARSHALS are empowered with knowledge equipped and ready to work for society. It was emphasized that not a single puff or chew, no experimentation. BE CAREFUL AND FEARFUL of the people taking tobacco or drugs, these substances are not socially or professionally acceptable anymore, and anyone using these drugs is a social outcast and not cool but a fool.

The panel discussion was to create awareness and contribute to the mission of a “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan” (Drug-Free India Campaign) organized by the Government of India. More about this campaign: https://www.india.gov.in/spotlight/nasha-mukt-bharat-abhiyaan

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to know more about SAVE THE YOUTH CAMPAIGN and ICanCaRe – http://www.icancare.in

#10th ICanCaRe Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists

On June 15th 2023, 10th Tutorial was conducted by team ICanCaRe, around 22 members attended the same.

The primary discussion was about the question asked by Mrs. Sonal Bhatia about the medicament and cessation protocol for a patient who is a continuous Gutkha Chewer, whether to go for Behaviour modification and medications simultaneously or not?

This question was very well discussed by the CTCS members including Dr Aruna, Dr Varsha, and others. Dr. Pawan Gupta told about the medication and behavior modifications in detail for an SLT patient.

It was a great practical learning experience about the effects of tobacco chewing on body physiology and about tobacco de-addiction using medications including NRTs and other drugs.

We would like to encourage people to take part in our monthly session and learn in-depth details about practical tobacco cessation through cases discussed here. Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists is a monthly program on the 15th, 9-10 PM. We welcome our CTCS to present complex cases on tobacco cessation for discussion and finding solutions for successful quitting. Please contact Dr. Mariya, Dr Siddhi, or Dr. Monalee for cases for tutorials.

After the discussion, the program for conducting Tobacco Con organized by the ICanCaRe foundation and team, was discussed by Mrs. Shruti Agarwal and Guided by Dr. Pawan Gupta Sir.

Stay tuned for more information regarding the Tobacco Con which would be a bomb of information and surprises.

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Certified Tobacco Specialist Batch of May – June 2023

CTCS course accredited by Gujarat University and conducted by ICanCaRe Academy is an 8 weeks course. The May-June batch started its journey on 10.5.2023

The enthusiastic May-June 2023 Batch of the Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists course consists of doctors from various disciplines- Pulmonologist, Surgical oncologist, ENT and Head neck Onco-surgeon, Pedodontics, Oral medicine and Radiologist, dental surgeon, Community medicine, and Dietitian.

Each one is as much enthusiastic to learn more and adopt tobacco cessation in their practice.

We welcome each one of them into the ICanCaRe family as they join the #SAVEtheyouth campaign as Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists.

Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists are the most important link for the #SAVEtheyouth Campaign as they are at the pinnacle and trained extensively for intervention to successfully help quit tobacco for their patients.

CTCS course is accredited by Gujarat University and the only such course in India giving practical experience, ICanCaRe APP for digitalized protocol intervention. To know more go to http://www.icancare.in/academy/ctcs It is an 8-week course with dedicated 2.5 hours each week, with a lot of reading material, etc.

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