The first "Primary Level Training on Drug Abuse & Prevention" conducted by VVM De-addiction Research Centre - Howrah (Kolkata) was successfully completed on 31st January, 2007. Though 50% of the perticipants were present than commited to come (most of the perticipants were from the Districts and outside West Bengal), we continued with this residential training programme and it was enjoyed by all.

All the perticipants are quite eager to attend the "Advanced Level Training" in future which will be the residential training for longer duration of stay. However there will be 2 more Primary Level Trainings before the advanced level training is arranged.

Remarks Of The Participants & Visiting Faculty At The End Of The Training Programme

Dr. Anju Dhawan - Psychiatrist, attached to AIIMS – Delhi:
"It is wonderful work going on! The concept has much unique strength. It will be mutually helpful to interact with other Govt and Non-govt organization working in the field."

Mr. Reshmi Bhatia - Teacher from Mohali, Punjab:
"It was a very successful, short and fruitful training. I was able to understand the base of addiction. Speakers were very good and knowledgeable to the point. Visit to Geeta Bhavan (VVM De-addiction Research Center) cleared many practical questions. The main change was observed for the recovery of the addict was from Sudarshan Kriya. Success rate observed is higher compared to other centres."

Mr. Vinay Sukhija - Coordinator and teacher of prison course from Jalandhar, Punjab:
"The course was wonderful. Though I had worked with drug addiction center in the prison but the aspects which I have seen in this course were totally new and opened many new channels. The concept of addiction has become more clear and evident. I am really motivated and looking forward to serve in this field."

Mr. Sanjiv Bhuyan - East Khasi Hills, Shillong, Meghalaya:
"The training course was very good , however such a vast topic in three days was very brief a period . Many topics / subtopics could not be covered in details in such a short period. Looking forward for a more detailed course in future for which it may require a longer stay. But on the whole it was a good eye opener for me who had no idea what so ever in this field."

Mr. Debobroto Ghosh - Howrah, West-Bengal:
"This course was very much informative I got knowledge on how the people get drug addiction and the adverse effects on their life from the every sphere of the society. I will extend my hands to minimize this social curse."

Mr. Amal Ray - Howrah West-Bengal:
"I am very happy to participate in the primary training program organized by VVM De-addiction Research Center . It will motivate me more to work on this field. I convey lot of thanks to the administration."

Ms. Karabi Biswas - Vill + PO – Pakuhat, Malda, West Bengal:
"This training was very good within a short time . I did not have much knowledge about addiction and chemically abused people . I learned many things from this training and I had the opportunity to have an open discussion . I am very happy after the training and I am leaving this place with the inspiration to walk in my village and to help the addicted people."

Ms. Namita Halder - Ramakrishna Pally, New- Barrackpur, West Bengal:
"After this training I could come out from the wrong concept of my thoughts and understand now that the persons suffering from the drug abuse are not bad people. We require helping them with our love and devotion and that will help them for their recovery."

Mr. Sujon Chowdhury - Chittagang, Bangaladesh:
"I am benefited very much from this course. Specially at the moment the way the addiction is spreading in our society, we feel now we should do our part for spreading awareness to the general public since lot of people are unaware on this matter. Being a member of Art of Living I am willing to work on this field as Seva .I cannot express in words my happiness to learn so much within such a short period."

Mr. Arun Kumar Ghosh - Pradutnagar, Midnapur, West Bengal:
"From this training I have learned many important points on drug addiction. My view on this matter has changed a lot after this training which was essential for me .I wanted to do this Seva in the right direction and I am sure this training will help me a lot to work in my area and in the society. Let me tell you, this training will provide me a new direction in my life."

Mr. Vivekananda Tikadar - Vill + PO - Dalla, Malda, West Bengal:
"The knowledge that I have gained from this drug de-addiction training is significant and especially I would like to mention the followings where I have gained the most:
1. The name of the different types of drugs.
2. Why people get addicted.
3. What are the symptoms?
4. How the drug abusers can be brought back in the main stream of life in our society.