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Teaching Children About the Dangers of Drug Addiction
By educating children about the risks of drug addiction, we can help them understand the consequences of their actions and make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
“Addiction is a disease, not a character flaw. It takes great courage and strength to confront the monster of addiction and try to put it in its place.” — Demi Lovato
One day, students reported that two schoolchildren were unconscious. When they were brought in, they were not in their full senses. When they were asked about their condition, they said that someone had given them something to eat and that was why they were in this condition. However, their condition was clearly showing that they had consumed drugs. These were ninth-grade students who had been consuming drugs. This is an alarming issue that everyone needs to address, particularly our parents and teachers.
What statistics say
In 2017, an estimated 35 million people were suffering from drug use disorders, including dependence on opioids. Substance use is indirectly and directly responsible for…
