Police host drugs awareness initiative
The Drugs Drag You Down initiative was researched and developed by Captian le Roux.
SAPS Brighton Beach held a back-to-school safety drug awareness initiative on Tuesday, July 27.
The focus was to create awareness on the impact of drug use and dependency that it has on threatening the health, wellness, and safety of the youth.
Spokesperson for the police branch, Captain Louise le Roux said children experiment with drugs for various reasons which may include craving for excitement, peer pressure, boredom, and poverty or wealth.
She also cited emotional release, ignorance, curiosity, the lack of immediate supervision, immaturity, and rebellious behaviour.
The Drugs Drag You Down educational brochure researched and developed by Le Roux, was delivered through a knock-and-drop initiative to five high schools within the policing precinct.
Educators then distributed the brochures and announced the project through the social media platforms utilised to engage parents.
“A total of 2 698 educational brochures were distributed explaining what drugs are, including the various categories, types, and effects of short and long-term use.”
“The guidelines on possible indicators or symptoms that parents must be on the lookout for with regards to drug use and dependency in children were also provided. Cannabis or dagga is the most common drug used by young children when experimenting for the first time.”
“The brochure defines this drug and explains the various forms of the drug,” she said.
She added that if you suspect that your child or the child of someone you know is experimenting, using or are drug dependent get help without delay.
To source assistance or treatment call the Anti-Drug Forum on 031 403 1150, the South African National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders (Nicro) on 031 304 2761/4 or South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (Sanca) on 031 303 2202 or 031-202 2421.
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