2. DRUG ABUSE
Drug abuse is a pattern use of a drug in which the user
consumes the substances in amounts or with the
methods which are harmful to themselves or others ,
and is a form of substances related disorder.
3. Effects of drug abuse
Drugs are chemicals . Different drugs ,because of their
chemical structures , can effect the body in different ways .
Some drugs can even change a person’s body and brain in
ways that last long after the person has stopped taking
drugs , may be even permanently.
In some cases criminal or anti-social behavior occurs when
the person is under the influence of a drug, and long term
personality changes in individuals may occur as well
In addition to possible physical social and psychological
harm , use of some drugs may also lead to criminal
penalties.
4. Drugs used : drugs associated with this are : Alcohol ,
barbiturates , cocaine , opioids, etc.
Cause of drug abuse : the exact cause of substance abuse is
not clear, with theories : either a genetic deposition which is
learned from others , or a habit which of addiction develops ,
it manifests itself as a chronic deliberating disease.
5. The Role Of Education in Drug Abuse
i) Schools have appropriate settings for cognitive
development
ii) Moral education included in the curriculum.
iii)Cognitive development contributes to enhancing
children’s & youth’s knowledge & intellectual skills.
iv)Education must deals with the drug phenomenon with
in the social & cultural context in which it has developed
v)The role of education will focus first on the socio-
cultural factors which have contributed to our present
problem , secondly on the teachers behavior which
attempt to generate communication as a basis for the
development of socially constructive behavior
6. As president Nixon (1970) recently noted
“ The long –term solution to the nation’s drug problem
doesn’t rest with law and order techniques alone , but rather
with education.”
7. Role of teacher in drug abuse
Teacher –student relationship was developed in a non
academic settings
Teacher duties were increased to include supervision
of students before school, at lunch & after school.
Potential problems were handled by talking with
students or by referral to the counselor ,other teachers
& principal .
Teacher contacted parents to ask for help on minor
concerns before they become major problems.
The schools reputation improved along with teacher
moral & discipline problems were reduced drastically.
8. Conscientisation programmes on drug
abuse
Conscientisation is the process where by people
become aware of the political , socio economic &
cultural contradictions that interact in a hegemonic
way to diminish their lives.
Education, schools, awareness , campaigns , choices ,
advertising.
Counseling , treatment, advice, helpline.
Good environment , leisure, sports , friends.
Communication between parents & children, firm,
close, non-judgmental & open communication
