Drug Abuse In Schools

In recent decades, many people pay much attention to the abuse of young people, which becomes a serious social problem in those days. The individual and the institution make efforts to solve this problem. In 2006, the United Nations Office against Drugs and Crime selected "drugs are not child's play" as the theme for its international campaign in an effort to raise public awareness of the destructive power of drugs and responsibility of society to care for the welfare of children. The latest statistics indicate that 200 million people, or 5 percent of the global population age 15-64, have consumed illicit drugs at least once over the last 12 months. Children with low self-control and discretion are more likely to become victims.

Children of all ages are affected by drug addiction and trafficking. Street children, living in terrible conditions, are vulnerable. Boys and girls whose family members are buying or selling of illegal substances are also likely to fall victim to drugs. These children are exposed not only to bad examples, but also to violent behavior that is associated with drug abuse. At school, young people and can exert peer pressure on children to smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol first, then try marijuana.

UNODC fight against drugs invites adults to protect children. Parents, siblings and other family members should ensure a safe environment for children. They must help children become aware of the dangers associated with drug abuse. The teachers and social workers also play an important role in solving this problem. They can monitor the warning signs and take action to resolve problems related to drugs. For example, teachers can provide children with information on health risks associated with drug abuse and provide a forum to discuss the issue openly. other individuals and organizations can and should contribute to the protection of children. The media, NGOs and government institutions are among them.

Drug abuse among youth is not an individual problem but a serious social problem. Each member should make efforts in the fight against it. As a member of society, we must avoid the use of illicit drugs in the meantime, we should give a hand to people with addictions.