Shri Bosco Michael D'Souza

Addiction Treatment Consultant - National Trainer

Subject: Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse Prevention, Rehabilitation, Counseling, De-addiction Awareness Programs

Key Achievements

Years in Addiction Treatment

Individuals Rehabilitated

Introduction

32 years of experience in addiction treatment field. National Award recipient in 2014 from Late President Shri Pranab Mukherjee for outstanding work in de-addiction. Part of research team with 4 research papers on addiction and HIV care. Successfully rehabilitated over 25,000 addicts including police personnel. Certified trainer from Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Awards & Recognition

2014 - National Award from President of India (Late Shri Pranab Mukherjee) for outstanding work in de-addiction
Kalyan Award from 66-year old NGO for regular writing in Kalyan Yatra Magazine
Multiple local recognition awards for addiction treatment work

Professional Experience

14+ years conducting workshops at Maharashtra Police Academy (MPA), Nashik for police personnel
Training for 135 police officers across 40 police stations in Nagpur City Police - "Police Kaka" program on Prevention of Drug Abuse
Awareness programs with District Legal Services Authority, Mumbai and Prison Ministry
Drug abuse prevention workshops for NSS students across Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar districts
Executive Member, Nasha Bhandi Mandal, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
Helpline service for addiction issues with NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau)
Certified trainer from Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for "Navachetana Model" program for school students (6th to 10th standard)
Resource person for numerous webinars on Anti-Drug Prevention for schools, colleges, workplaces, prisons, and juvenile homes

Research & Publications

Part of research team with 4 research papers on addiction treatment and HIV care. Regular contributor to Kalyan Yatra Magazine on addiction awareness topics.