VIMUKTHI – knowledge against addiction

VIMUKTHI – knowledge against addiction is a quiz competition on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
ORGANISED BY : Student leaders, Belivers Church Medical College Hospital (BCMCH), Thiruvalla.

IN ASSOCIATION WITH : Zeya Academic Club & National Resource Centre for Non-Communicable Diseases (NRCNCD)

INTRODUCTION

Substance abuse, particularly involving alcohol and drugs, remains a critical public health challenge affecting individuals, families, and communities at large. Recognising the urgency of addressing this issue, the student leaders of BCMCH, Thiruvalla,in collaboration with the Zeya Academic Club and the National Resource Centre for Non-communicable Diseases (NRC-NCD),are proud to organise VIMUKTHI – Pan Disciplinary quiz competition on alcoholism and drug abuse.

This initiative aims to stimulate informed dialogue, deepen understanding and empower future healthcare professionals to confront substance abuse with knowledge, compassion, and leadership.

A solemn pledge against alcohol and drug abuse, underscoring the moral and ethical responsibilities we beer as future medical practitioners, was also be taken during the event.

OBJECTIVES

More than a competition, this envisioned as a campaign for awareness, education, and transformation. The key objectives are:-

• To sensitise students to the detrimental impacts of alcohol and drug abuse on health, families, and society.
• To explore the clinical, psychological and social economic dimension of substance abuse disorders.
• To equip participants with evidence based knowledge for early identification, intervention, and prevention.
• To promote interdisciplinary collaboration and critical thinking through interactive learning.
• To cultivate a sense of social responsibility and ethical commitment among future medical professional professionals.
• To inspire a collective stand against substance abuse, reinforcing values of discipline, dignity, and wellness.

EXECUTION

• The quiz was conducted successfully in off-line mode with 6 teams of students from various semesters registered and participated enthusiastically.
• Questions, focusing on types of substance abused, pharmacology,complications, de-addiction therapies and public health measures were prepared in MCQ format with four options having one correct answer.
• Top performers were acknowledged with certificates and prize money.
• A brief briefing and educational discussion, followed the request to explain answers and clinical relevance.

CONCLUSION

The quiz served as an effective tool to enhance knowledge, encourage discussion and strengthen medical students preparedness in addressing alcohol and drug abuse, professionally and empathetically. It reaffirmed the importance of educational interventions in shaping competent and socially responsible future physicians.

Team Members

TEAM LEADERS :- Shivani P, Mathew Cyriac, Jeevan Jose.

TEAM MEMBERS :- Neha Shaji, Basil George, Abhinav Anil, Ashna Alex, Daniel Shajy, Jerome Jacob George, Hrithika Pp, Anisha k k, Bilvin K Babu, AbeJohn Roy, Arun Rajeev, Elvina Anup, Megha S Ligin, Neol P Jacob, Aadhith Keloth Kaitheri, Abhinav C K, Mibin Bino, Paramanand, Vinay Vincent.

LINKS to Linkedln Posts

• VIMUKTHI – knowledge against addiction
• PROJECT COMPLETION REPORT

SUMMARY –

The student leaders of Believers Church Medical College Hospital (BCMCH), Thiruvalla, in collaboration with the Zeya Academic Club and the National Resource Centre for Non-Communicable Diseases (NRC-NCD), organized VIMUKTHI—a pan-disciplinary quiz competition on alcoholism and drug abuse. The programme aimed to create awareness, encourage dialogue, and prepare future healthcare professionals to address substance abuse with knowledge, empathy, and responsibility.
The key objectives included sensitizing students to the harmful effects of alcohol and drugs, exploring their clinical, psychological, and socio-economic impacts, and equipping participants with evidence-based knowledge for prevention and early intervention. It also promoted interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, and social responsibility.
The offline quiz saw six student teams participate enthusiastically. Questions covered substances, pharmacology, complications, therapies, and public health aspects, followed by an educational discussion highlighting clinical relevance. Winners received certificates and prizes.
Conclusion:
The event proved effective in enhancing knowledge, stimulating discussion, and strengthening preparedness among medical students to address substance abuse. It emphasized the importance of educational initiatives in shaping competent, compassionate, and socially responsible future physicians.