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Substance Abuse And Prevention A Priority
By Janno Damgaard Lassen
We are not living in the 60’s anymore. Drugs have lost their innocence and have moved way beyond a vehicle for political expression. Today’s drugs are hard, fast and devastating. Substance abuse and prevention is a worldwide aim. From marijuana to crack is a small step for someone who is seeking the next level. The evolution of chemistry and technology has been a big boost to the drug smuggling business. Programs for substance abuse and prevention cost billions of dollars to run. The internet gives drug recipes. Dodgy overnight pharmacies ship prescription drugs to any place in the world without a script.
The anti-drug slogan ‘Just say NO!’ has moved away from the drug scene is sharing the spotlight with abstinence from sex due to Aids. Either way, this slogan was never enough for substance abuse and prevention tactics. In truth, parents do not understand why their kids want to be part of substance abuse. And prevention of such was never on the average parent’s agenda. Parents don’t actually understand their kids. The world of today is so different from the world you grew up in that your kids might as well live on a different planet. New studies are released almost weekly highlighting the increased level teen substance abuse. And prevention has become a priority in society.
Substance Abuse And Prevention Requires Honesty
You should ask yourself why a person would want substance abuse. And prevention is seen as easy. You need to be aware of problems facing your children and also their friends. This requires communication. The shock treatments, pictures of junkies with needles in their arms, only seem to promote curiosity. This kind of substance abuse and prevention program does work for some but not all. You should be honest with your children about the affects of drugs. They may feel happy for a while, but drugs lead to low productivity, dishonesty and depression. A good substance abuse and prevention program will emphasize these consequences. If you took drugs when you were younger then share your experiences with them.
Life changed and your kids have free unlimited access to role models like Hunter S Thompson, who despite his frequent and heavy use of drugs became one of the most famous writers and political commentators of our times. How will you explain this to your children?
Make sure that the information you give them does not contradict other sources. This is where a tried and test substance abuse and prevention program can be a lot of help. Just be honest and tell them the truth. Give them examples of people you know who could not overcome their habits and ended up in dire straits. It is easy for children to look at ‘role models’ like Amy Whinehouse and think ‘if she can be a pop star and smoke crack, then so can I.’ You should be able to explain such inconsistencies to your children. If you cannot then join up with a substance abuse and prevention program that can.
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