Madurai: Expressing Pain school student Addicted to something called “cool lips‘, this madras high court The state is directed to establish child cessation centers in all districts with experts for counseling and treatment of addicted children.
“An extreme emergency is imminent. There has been a sudden surge in the use of tobacco products by children, more specifically a product called ‘Cool Lip.’ A large number of tobacco products tobacco products Impounded in the following states tamil naduespecially in and around schools. Since there is alleged penetration from other neighboring countries where sale of the products is allowed, detailed consideration is required,” Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy said.
The judge noted that the teachers were literally crying, unable to control, teach or do anything about these children who were using tobacco products, addicted, violent and apathetic. The future of any society is only safe if it listens to the difficulties teachers face.
“This mafia of manufacturers, distributors and sellers specifically targets school children and they hope to capture their youth and make them their customers and lifelong consumers. Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) 2019 data shows that 8.5% of school students in the 13 to 15 age group consume tobacco. An estimated 5,500 children received Tobacco consumption Every day, 55% of people become fully addicted before the age of 20,” the judge observed.
Therefore, the judge directed that all students, whether in public or private schools, undergo regular oral and dental health examinations, at least twice per school year, to look for tobacco and nicotine stains. If the same situation arises, counseling must be provided to the parents and the child in a private manner without causing any public embarrassment to the child to ensure that the child continues to receive education. Principals of each school should assist and coordinate such treatment and regular follow-up to ensure that children quit smoking and continue their education.
Judge directs two-member constitution to be drawn up Tobacco Monitoring Committee In all schools, consisting of a teacher and a volunteer from the PTA, they will regularly inspect the school grounds and surrounding areas and notify the Police Department if there is any use of tobacco products or any evidence of the use of any tobacco products or relevant food safety officer. Committee members can develop mobile applications to upload information. Committees at the state and district levels should be formed to oversee the functioning of school committees.
The judge directed the state to provide any mobile or toll-free number or set up a website where the public can report such sales of tobacco products. The school education department officials may decide to issue notifications for regular and prudent inspection of school bags of school students. Schools should take students to cancer hospitals so they can see cancer patients first-hand to raise awareness about the ill effects of smoking.
