ROLE OF THE YOUTH ON THE DRUG

DETECTION AND PREVENTION

There is a need for youth participation in the drug prevention
and rehabilitation efforts as drug abuse and addiction is an
increasing trend in younger generation.
Young people or organizations are assets to the community
who can help alleviate or eradicate the possibility of drug
abuse.
Whether individually or as a group, the youth is a good
driving force that could shape the drug abuse prevention
initiative of the country.
It is imperative to include the youth in the drug prevention
for they know their needs better than anyone else.
 With active youth involvement, young people are better
protected, better outcomes are achieved, innovative
approaches are realized, decisions are more applicable to
youth needs and young people improve upon important
skills such as communication and cooperation.
 Participation also builds character and confidence when
young people feel needed and appreciated.

Source: Amanda POOLE(2005)

 How can one stop the addiction to lead a normal peaceful
life?
 Half the problem is resolved when one shows the desire to give
up addictions.
Support might come from:
• Family members
• Friends
• Doctor/counsellors
• People who had the same problem but recovered
 How can one stop the addiction to lead a normal peaceful
life?
Support might come from:
• Family members
Be involved and open with your family member
It is very important to maintain your communication and
connection with them
Family involvement can help you handle temptations to use
alcohol, cigarettes and drugs that you might encounter.
How’s your relationship with your family?
 How can one stop the addiction to lead a normal peaceful
life?
Support might come from:
 Friends
Now, think of your friend.
Think of the activities that you do together.
Are these activities beneficial to you or not?
What kind of friends do you have?
Young individuals most likely try using drugs when they are around with their peers who
take drugs.
Peer pressure; but with the right kind of friends, it’s most likely that you will not
encounter such.
Our friends can have the greatest influence in our choices, the way we think and in our
activities.
Choose your friends!
Ways on How The Youth Can Prevent Drug Abuse
1. Awareness
 Be aware of the concept and reality of drug abuse.
 Research more on the effects of drug addiction on your
physical and mental health. You will gain knowledge that
will help you decide about this matter in the future.
 Understanding the concept of drug addiction can help in
avoiding it and watching out for others.
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2. LISTEN
Pay attention to the experiences of others who have
undergone the abuse and open up your mind with
the knowledge of the experts.
Hear the stories and absorb their lessons by heart.
Ways on How The Youth Can Prevent Drug Abuse
3. SHARE
 Share what you have learned!
 Talk and discuss the information that you have gained about
drugs, drug addiction and its effects to your classmates and
friends!
 Share your knowledge and network in aiding others towards
being informed and recognizing their role in drug prevention.
 Be concerned and responsible. Be an agent of drug usage
prevention.
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4. ENCOURAGE
 Give your peers and family members a good push in the right condition
whether its prevention or rehabilitation.

5. SUPPORT
 Participate in activities beneficial in the drug abuse prevention initiative.
Add your presence to the growing force tackling this issue.
 Get involved in other activities like varsity teams, extra-curricular
organizations to keep you busy while at the same time develop your
personality, talents and skills!
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6. ORGANIZE
 Drug addiction may be caused due to the feelings of isolation,
loneliness, anxiety and etc. Hence, social service organizations,
and NGOs should establish youth centers to overcome such
feelings.
 Great minds think a like. Having a mutual goal, it is more
purposeful to combine efforts and sources to create a bigger
impact about the concern.
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7. INFORM
 Approached appropriate government agencies regarding
incidents and cases of drug abuse.
 HOW CAN YOU STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS?
Devote yourself to your studies and other productive activities
at home or in school
Stay away from people, places and events that promote drug
use
Learn to manage feelings and cope with stress without using
drugs
Develop a strong moral and spiritual foundation
Educate yourself about the effects of drug abuse
Always say NO TO DRUGS!