Lesson 14-How Do We Deal with the Drug Problem? II. Drugs: The Hidden Dangerto Youth Today, young people using " ecstasy tablets" semi openly at parties is not a rare scene in some cities. Among officially registered drug addicts, 70 per cent are under the age of 35 And the types of drugs they use are becoming more and more diverse Many factors are involved such as teaching in schools, the role of neighborhood committees and non-government organizations(NGos), mental health support family environment and media influence W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Lesson 14—How Do We Deal with the Drug Problem? Today, young people using "ecstasy tablets" semiopenly at parties is not a rare scene in some cities. Among officially registered drug addicts, 70 per cent are under the age of 35. And the types of drugs they use are becoming more and more diverse. Many factors are involved such as teaching in schools, the role of neighborhood committees and non-government organizations (NGOs), mental health support, family environment and media influence. II. Drugs: The Hidden Danger to Youth To be continued on the next page
Lesson 14-How Do We Deal with the Drug Problem? II.rugs: The Hidden danger to outh The world needs a well-considered practical approach and coordinated efforts to make headway. The reality today is that in many places, young people have very limited access to knowledge about drugs although drug abuse and trafficking are spreading in these areas In large cities and relatively rich areas, many of the attempts we have seen so far, mainly represented by lectures or posters and short-term campaigns, are superficial. W BTL E To be continued on the next page. BACI
W B T L E Lesson 14—How Do We Deal with the Drug Problem? To be continued on the next page. The world needs a well-considered practical approach and coordinated efforts to make headway. The reality today is that in many places, young people have very limited access to knowledge about drugs although drug abuse and trafficking are spreading in these areas. In large cities and relatively rich areas, many of the attempts we have seen so far, mainly represented by lectures or posters and short-term campaigns, are superficial. II. Drugs: The Hidden Danger to Youth