{"id":64,"date":"2023-03-19T23:47:58","date_gmt":"2023-03-19T18:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afzalbadshah.wordpress.com\/2023\/03\/19\/teaching-children-about-the-dangers-of-drug-addiction\/"},"modified":"2023-08-21T20:38:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T15:38:10","slug":"teaching-children-about-the-dangers-of-drug-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afzalbadshah.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/19\/teaching-children-about-the-dangers-of-drug-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching Children About Drug Addiction: The Curse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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..<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Addiction (to drug) 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.\u201d\u200a<\/p>\u2014\u200aDemi Lovato<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

O<\/span>ne 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What statistics say<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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 11.8 million deaths each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Habits of normal children<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Normal children have normal routines and are confident in their activities. They do not hide anything or feel confused. They have healthy relationships and healthy communication, and they do well in their studies. They also give proper time to their social circle and games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-addiction habits<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before going through complete drug addiction, the child will isolate themselves and will avoid socialization. They will be depressed and always try to hide something. Similarly, they will lose interest in their daily routine and studies, which leads to poor grades.<\/p>\n\n\n