Drug Abuse
- A drug is any substance that affects the way our body and mind functions when taken.- Drug abuse is taking drugs without a doctor's prescription or taking prohibited drugs.
- Commonly abused drugs include; alcohol, miraa, bhang, tobacco, opium, cocaine, glue, heroine and madrax.
Effects of drugs and substance abuse
- It causes death.
- Leads to social crimes like rape.
- Leads to poor health.
- Leads to financial problems.
- Leads to work related problems.
- Retards development.
- Leads to increased road accidents.
- increased strikes in schools.
- Increased lawlessness in society.
Ways of curbing drug and substance abuse
- Educating the public on its dangers.
- Enacting strict laws on drug and substance abuse
- Establishing organizations such as NACADA.
- Creating more job opportunities.
- Ensuring all drugs are only sold with the doctor's prescriptions.
- Guidance and counseling to those who are affected.
NACADA (National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse) is a Kenyan government institution whose core function is to coordinate a public education and awareness campaign against alcohol, drugs, and substance abuse in the country Read more: Visit their Website
Inclusion of persons with special needs in society
- Educate people so that they have a positive attitude towards them.
- Create friendly environment at home, school and at work.
- Create equal opportunities.
- Involve them in national fora to discuss issues affecting society.
- Develop skills and talents they have and train them.
- Counsel and guide them to raise their self-esteem.
Collective responsibility
Collective responsibility enables members of a community to participate in developmentThis can be achieved by;
- Conserving the environment.
- Providing information about criminals to the police.
- Being mindful of the welfare of others.
- Participating in electing competent leaders.
- Accepting views of others and upholding moral values.