Pubdate: Sun, 24 Feb 2008
Source: Post, The (Pakistan)
Copyright: 2008 The Post
Contact:  http://thepost.com.pk/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/4587
Author: Faizan Ali

STUDENTS AND DRUGS

Drug abuse is known to be prevalent among young adults,  warranting
efforts to increase awareness about harmful  effects and to change
attitudes. I have seen a lot of  young people walking around smoking a
hashish-filled  cigarette openly. The increasing use of drugs is
disturbing. Young adults have started using heroin that  was earlier
only confined the elders. In a big  metropolitan like Karachi, they
are reported to have  parties in which they use drugs of various kinds.

Efforts need to be made to increase student awareness  regarding the
side effects of drugs. This can be  achieved through educating
students about the adverse  effects of drugs and the moral and
religious  implications of drugs. This may help to bring about a
positive impact. Proper student-counselling facilities  and healthier
avenues for recreation are also required.

Faizan Ali,

Karachi
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