lundi 18 juin 2018

Benefits Of Drug Education Collierville

By Jose Stone


Psychoactive substances are being widely used for both medicinal and non-medicinal purposes, some of which have adverse effects on the health of the users. Most of those participating in the abuse of these substances are the teens and children. There are various reasons they involve in these activities and there is a need to create awareness about the effects of these substances to save the future generations. Below are benefits of drug education Collierville.

One significant benefit of creating awareness of psychoactive substances is that it helps sensitize people on substance abuse and equip them with the knowledge and the right attitude. This helps one appreciate the need for living in a healthy way. Most of those using drugs do not know of the dangers they pose to their wellness. But once they are informed or are aware of all the dangers of the substance, they develop the ability and attitude to keep off unhealthy behaviors.

The other advantage of educating teens is to encourage good performance in school. Students who engage in illicit substances rarely turn up for classes or even concentrate. Due to the lack of attentiveness, they performance academically deteriorates. Without sensitizing these students, they are likely to go on living in this comfort zone where they are performing poorly.

Again, creating awareness leads to low risks of crime and accidents. Preventing or quitting unhealthy habits especially substance abuse lowers the rates of crime. When one is on drugs, it is difficult to tell what is right or wrong which increase the chances of participating in bad behaviors. When addicts lack money, they result in killing or robberies to raise funds for. But if narcotics can be avoided through creating awareness, these cases will be no more.

Additionally, the lessons or the programs help students learn positive alternatives to drugs. For someone to stop using the narcotics, must have an alternative, or something they can do instead. The program should provide for these replacements. It might be taking part in sports and other community development projects which occupy the time they would have spent thinking or looking for substance.

Moreover, they acquire the knowledge and skills to recognize and resist peer pressure. The reason most teenagers are in substance abuse is peer pressure. They are encouraged by others or copy others who are using alcohol and tobacco. In the process, most end up hooked. However, if the education can teach them how to stay away or resist the pressure, then most will stay away from these unhealthy habits.

Children and teens also have issues with low self esteem. Some are made to feel inferior by others especially during adolescence. Due to the feeling unwanted, some turn to drugs for comfort. But with the programs, they are tailored in such a way that they boost esteem for teens thus staying away from drugs.

Finally, most of the children are not responsible for their actions and that is why they end up taking unprescribed medications. They end up living unhealthy lives of crime which risks their future. But with the education, they become responsible for whatever they do hence can take control of their tomorrow which makes it brighter.




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