Drug Abuse Helpline

Today we are facing an ever growing populous of uneducated teenagers. Perhaps not undereducated in the sense that don’t go to school. But ignorant in the realm of alcohol abuse information. The information is out there, but there seem to be a lack of alcohol and drug abuse classes that are correctly structured for the appropriate age groups.

At the approximate age of ten, kids are subjected to the DARE program which introduces them to the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. This program is a positive way to begin an education on drug and alcohol abuse. But in order to be effective, the same type of education must continue throughout the teenage years. Too many kids have used the DARE program as a gateway into learning which drugs and alcohol they would like to try. While this program may deter kids from drug or alcohol abuse in the beginning, if they are not subjected to a continued education in drug and alcohol abuse information throughout their young adulthood, they run the risk of forgetting the realities of abusing alcohol or drugs. They may then use the drug and alcohol information they gained earlier on to locate these substances and unknowingly abuse them.

Therefore middle school and high school curriculums in every state should be looked at closely to determine if they include substantial classes on drug and alcohol abuse information. Students should be encouraged to take these classes at least once throughout their time in junior high and high school. In addition to classes on the dangers of abuse, students should be offered the opportunity to take courses on drug and alcohol counseling. This way they will not be bombarded with all the negativities of drugs and alcohol, but given a chance to see the positivity of helping those who do have a drug or alcohol problem.

In our current society with an ever growing population and troubled economy, it is more important than ever to give every young adult a proper education. But budget cuts and closing schools are making that nearly impossible. We as a country must realize that we cannot sit back and expect big brother to fix this problem for us. We must be proactive. If you are concerned by this problem, please attend city counsel meetings and speak up. Starting local is the only way to get things moving. But also write to your congressman and propose your ideas for new ways of educating teenagers with alcohol abuse info. If no one continues to voice concerns about this issue it could easily be put aside due to other problems we are facing. But this is an issue that need to be kept on the forefront because if drug and alcohol abuse continue to rise among teenagers, it will undoubtedly escalate problems our society is already facing.

Together we can make a difference in giving the adolescents of our nation a better chance at resisting drugs, alcohol, and it’s abuse. We will also be opening their eyes to new opportunities and ideas for helping their peers who do abuse or face addictions with drugs. We must let these kids know they have a chance. They are not alone. And they, even at a young age, can make a difference in the lives around them by becoming educated and practicing what they learn.

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