WHAT IS ADDICTION?
Drug use or addiction is a disorder of the whole person Addiction is a symptom of a more major problem hiding behind the person.
GATEWAY TO DRUGS
Using alcohol and tobacco increase the risk of using DRUGS later.
Who is At Risk?
Teenagers at risk of getting hooked on alcohol and drug problems include those :With a family history of substance abuse Who are depressed Who have low self esteem, and Who feel like they don't fit in anywhere
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INTERVENTION STRATEGIES
We have 4 intervention strategies that we do in Malaysia :-
INTERVENTION STRATEGIES
1. OUTREACH PROGRAMME
Educational we go to schools, colleges and universities where we set up exhibitions and organized drug awareness talk, forum or quiz for students. Entertaining and creative organize rock concert at shopping malls, clubs, schools, college and universities. We also do plays, pentomine with positive messages. Media outreach radio talk show, tv interviews,internet, magazine and newspapers, where we can outreach not only the young people but all levels of society. 2. COMMUNITY PROGRAMME Community service - we also do outreach programmes in the rural and residential areas by organizing spring cleaning, exhibition and drug awareness talks Religious program getting religious leaders to give religious / spiritual talks to enhance community / spiritual values among village people.
INTERVENTION STRATEGIES
3.SCHOOLS ACTIVITIES
Extra Curriculur activities sports, including anti drug syllabus or campaign in every club in school. The use of peer presure as an effective form of education for young people. (peer educators / counselors). Providing training for peer educators on counseling and life skills. Parents Teachers' Association
4. FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
Family education getting the family involve in schools and also when the teens are in treatment. Giving them information and providing them with education on topics like :- 'why people use drugs', 'signs of addiction', 'effective parenting', 'drugs and its effects' etc.
CONCLUSION
1. For an effective intervention programmes, focus on the reducing of the risk factors we must
2. Getting the participation from all level of society (Teens, community leaders, parents, teachers, law enforcers, religious leaders.) 3. An ongoing and well planned intervention programme to ensure effective result.
ADDRESS:
PERSATUAN PENGASIH MALAYSIA 3201 JALAN SYERS OFF LANGGAK TUNKU BUKIT TUNKU 50480 KUALA LUMPUR
MALAYSIA
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