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“Life skills and Drug Prevention”
Part 1: The scenario and the response
Sarvodaya School Principals’ Meeting27 April 2006
“The basic philosophy should be to ensure that adequate educational inputs are made available to each individual, particularly the younger generation, so that the dangers …(of drug abuse)…are imprinted in their minds. This cannot
be a one off operation.”
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, President of India (March 2006)
STRUCTURE OF PRESENTATION
1. Problem scenario2. Response from Government and
UNODC
2004 NATIONAL DRUG SURVEY REPORT ON “Extent, Pattern and Trends of Drug Abuse in India”
Prevalence Dependency ‘Vol. of Work’ Under 18*
ALCOHOLALCOHOL 62.5 m 62.5 m 16.8%16.8% 10.5 m 21%10.5 m 21%CANNABISCANNABIS 8.7 m 8.7 m 25.7%25.7% 2.3 m2.3 m 3%3%OPIATESOPIATES 2.0 m 2.0 m 22.3%22.3% 0.5 m0.5 m 0.1%0.1%
* MSJE/UNODC * MSJE/UNODC National Household SurveyNational Household Survey
2004 NATIONAL SURVEY REPORT recommends
A broad prevention programme to prevent onset of drug use• Accurate information• Life skills training
Intake of drugs totreat an illnessprevent a diseaseimprove a health condition
Drug useDrug use
Intake of drugs for reasons other than medical in a manner that affects physical or mental functioning.
Drug abuseDrug abuse
TYPES OF DRUGS
Depressantslows down CNS, =detachedAlcohol, Heroin (smack; brown sugar)
Hallucinogendistorts perceptionCannabis (marijuana; bhang; charas; ganja)
Stimulantspeeds up CNS, =energyCocaine (crack; coke)
Peer pressure
Why do people use drugs?
“It feels good!”
Curiosity
Rebellion
Wish to feel like an adult
Frustration
Boredom / Depression
Youth: Vulnerabilities and RisksDo not perceive themselves to be “in danger”.
Lack knowledge and skills to protect themselves against addictions and infections.
Possess few negotiation skills.
Traditional biases discourage discussions about drugs, sex and related issues.
Many myths and misconceptions regarding substance abuse, HIV and other infections.
The use of illicit drugs results in impaired judgment leading to unsafe sex.
Drug users often exchange sex for drugs.
Intravenous users often share needles, syringes, drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Drug users often have poor nutrition and health practices that increase risk of disease and infection.
Drug-related risk behaviours
Drugs and HIV
Injecting drug use is one of the most efficient routes of HIV transmission, is much more risky than unprotected sexual contact.
STRUCTURE OF PRESENTATION
1. Problem scenario2. Response from Government and
UNODC
G86 responseMass mediaSchool-basedPeer-led approaches
Objectives of mass mediaReduce risk-taking behaviour related to drugs by:
• Increasing awareness about the risks of drug abuse
• De-glamourizing and de-mystifying drug abuse
• Encouraging parents and teachers to talk to young people
Key themes
Peer pressureTalk to the childDrugs and HIV/AIDSDrugs and the law
Core idea
I DECIDE.
Logo
Rationale for logo
Emphasizes individual choiceNon-confrontationalHas ‘attitude’Can withstand peer pressureHighlights the correct choiceUniversal symbol ( )
“I Decide” Products
Four brochures - Types of drugs and drugs and the law
- Peer Pressure- Talk to your child- Drugs and HIV
Two Television CommercialsFive Posters
Teacher
Drugs and HIV
Parent
Resisting peer pressure
Attitude
Drugs / HIV
Drugs / HIV
Parents
Parents
Peer pressure
END