SAND conducted another successful campaign, this time, at the Meritorious OA Level. It is crucial for our youth to begin a dialogue on taboo subjects such as mental health and its association with drug abuse. We hope this session made an impact on the student body. Dr Safiuddin Siddiqi

Another great campaign by Student Anti Narcotics division. Always a pleasure to interact with such young mind. Great work Struggle Against Narcotics Dependence, keep making a difference in the society !!!

S.A.N.D is proud to announce its new core for the academic year 2022-2023. We look forward to a year full of learning opportunities, new ideas, and productive activities! #besmartdontstart #saynotodrugs

💊❌🚫 S.A.N.D is excited to announce its first event for the year 2022-2023! Join us for an in-person orientation and be part of our struggle against drug abuse and dependence. Open for both 025’s and 026’s. Date: Tuesday, 26th April Time: 4-5 pm Venue: Lecture Hall 2.

A successful end to the Day-1 of the basic research course,organized by NSIG and SAND.Ayesha Nasir explained the basics of research including types of study design,variables and various tests used for analysis,shedding light on criteria for each test and interpretation of results

Drug addiction is a progressive disease. It alters the functioning of brain and long term substance abuse can be life threatening. According to recent reports, half a million people die globally due to drug addiction every year.

Another great session by Dr Hamza Bajwa marked the end of the basic research course. Dr. Hamza thoroughly explained the basics of systematic review and meta analysis, which was followed by an insightful discussion and question-answer session.

The adverse effects of cigarette smoke on human health are widely recognised. The constituents of cigarette smoke know as carcinogens are found to be extremely toxic and have led to the development of cancer, cardiovascular diseases and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases.

Alcohol abuse can cause severe health consequences in addition to behavioural changes. It leads to irreversible brain damage impacting learning and memory. Stroke, liver cancer and pancreatitis are also some health associated risk of long term alcohol abuse.

The fact that increasing number of youth is turning to Electronic Cigarettes is alarming. There is a misconception that E-Cigarettes are not harmful. However the constituents in it besides nicotine is found to have serious cardiovascular, neurological and pulmonary effects.

Drug addiction is one of the major public health threats and the leading preventable cause of death and disability worldwide. With its dependence becoming increasingly common, it is important one must learn ways to avoid an offer to drugs without risking their safety.

Cannabis is by far the most widely cultivated, trafficked and abused illicit drug. Half of all drug seizures worldwide are cannabis seizures. In addition it impairs cognitive function, psychomotor performance, causes pulmonary diseases and impairs fetal development.

Pakistan Chest Society strongly condemn approval of heated tobacco products in Pakistan . All form of nicotine addition leads to disaster with human health . We rejects Nicotine pouches, e cigarettes and heated tobacco being launched in the country as safer alternate to smoking.