Say no to drugs
Published: 04:06 PM,Jun 27,2022 | EDITED : 08:06 PM,Jun 27,2022
June 26 every year the nations celebrate World Drug Day. If we look at it, the day is extremely important because the impacts of drugs hit a nation at different levels not just security and health but even the economy and not to forget the social impact.
Most importantly it is not the drug addict who goes through mental health challenges but almost all the family members who are connected to that person. The feeling of hopelessness and distress must be higher among the family members. Friends might walk away but what would a family member do? Try their best to bring back the person to normalcy.
But the family can do more and to start with is the awareness. When we do not know something we can be deceived. The exhibition at Muscat Grand Mall organised by the National Committee for Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances in collaboration with the Royal Oman Police is conducting a two-day event where the ROP exhibition showcases different substances and drugs that have been confiscated are on display so one can recognise them.
Dr Ameera Raidan, Drug Awareness and Training Supervisor, explained one of the most important points parents should remember is to know the friends of their children.
She said it is unfortunately friends who introduce others to drugs. In other words the company we keep really matters. But the reality is that teenagers tend to relate more with their friends than their parents. If the distance is allowed to grow friends with negative attitude can have more influence on the children. So how do parents manage this?
It seems whether the children like it or not parents have to be involved in their lives but maybe it should be done more tactfully. The skills of parenting have to be evolved too and probably have to be more of a friend than the person in control. After all that is what teenagers and youth want — control. But let parents be the ones they want to confide in.
So what are narcotics?
They are raw materials or preparations containing substances which directly affect the nervous system. When they are not used for health reasons, they lead to a state of habituation or addiction which negatively affects the individual, the family and the society.
Dr Ameera also said something interesting and that is over pampering and protectiveness also can cause and lead to problems. For instance, when parents provide excessive amount of pocket money, do they follow up with what their children are spending on? With online shopping too the market is wide open and whom they are meeting online and what they could introduce the children to are all cause for concern.
There is one solution that could be the best — open communication. Know your children and let them know you. Your dreams, your concern, your love for them and the list can go on. As for the parents ensure there is enough time for them to approach, understanding their challenges and grievances.
Dr Ameera stressed on investing spare time usefully.
Most importantly be the defenders of the society — young and brave.
Do not imitate others, be original — be you — safe and healthy.
Most importantly it is not the drug addict who goes through mental health challenges but almost all the family members who are connected to that person. The feeling of hopelessness and distress must be higher among the family members. Friends might walk away but what would a family member do? Try their best to bring back the person to normalcy.
But the family can do more and to start with is the awareness. When we do not know something we can be deceived. The exhibition at Muscat Grand Mall organised by the National Committee for Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances in collaboration with the Royal Oman Police is conducting a two-day event where the ROP exhibition showcases different substances and drugs that have been confiscated are on display so one can recognise them.
Dr Ameera Raidan, Drug Awareness and Training Supervisor, explained one of the most important points parents should remember is to know the friends of their children.
She said it is unfortunately friends who introduce others to drugs. In other words the company we keep really matters. But the reality is that teenagers tend to relate more with their friends than their parents. If the distance is allowed to grow friends with negative attitude can have more influence on the children. So how do parents manage this?
It seems whether the children like it or not parents have to be involved in their lives but maybe it should be done more tactfully. The skills of parenting have to be evolved too and probably have to be more of a friend than the person in control. After all that is what teenagers and youth want — control. But let parents be the ones they want to confide in.
So what are narcotics?
They are raw materials or preparations containing substances which directly affect the nervous system. When they are not used for health reasons, they lead to a state of habituation or addiction which negatively affects the individual, the family and the society.
Dr Ameera also said something interesting and that is over pampering and protectiveness also can cause and lead to problems. For instance, when parents provide excessive amount of pocket money, do they follow up with what their children are spending on? With online shopping too the market is wide open and whom they are meeting online and what they could introduce the children to are all cause for concern.
There is one solution that could be the best — open communication. Know your children and let them know you. Your dreams, your concern, your love for them and the list can go on. As for the parents ensure there is enough time for them to approach, understanding their challenges and grievances.
Dr Ameera stressed on investing spare time usefully.
Most importantly be the defenders of the society — young and brave.
Do not imitate others, be original — be you — safe and healthy.