March 1 - Day Against Drug Business. Tell the drugs "No"

The problem of drug addiction has long ceased to be considered only in the aspect of maintaining health. A person who uses drugs poses a real threat to society. Such people do not get a job, offend relatives and friends, commit crimes. Adolescent drug addicts in the future are deprived of the opportunity to have children or give birth to babies with malformations.

In order to combat the spread of drugs, draw public attention to the problem, the UN General Assembly in 1987 initiated the establishment of an appropriate date. Since then, March 1 - Day Against Drug Business.

What is addiction?

A drug addiction is a group of diseases caused by the use of one or another drug and determined by the pathological attraction to the narcotic substance. The diagnosis is established by the doctor-narcologist on the basis of clinical signs.

Drugs are usually divided into strong and weak. This classification is misleading not only adolescents, but also older people. Some young people (and not only them) think that weak drugs are not so dangerous. In fact, this is not so. Substances of the marijuana series quickly cause psychological dependence. Later, the addict moves on to using stronger substances: heroin, cocaine, etc. So on March 1 - Day Against Drug Business - a good reason to pay attention to educational work.

Some teenagers first use all drugs indiscriminately, then give preference to a single substance. The choice is determined by the reaction of the body or fashion to a particular drug.

Drug dependence is much worse than alcohol. A drug addict is not interested in anything other than the pathological attraction to the drug and the possibilities to get the next dose. Over time, the amount of the injected substance must be increased, resulting in death from overdose.

How does drug trafficking work?

The drug business means getting income from illegal drug trafficking. People who sell psychotropic substances are called dealers. The drug dealers most often do not use drugs, but actively incline others to this, because the profit depends on this. Among the sellers of narcotic substances, there are wholesalers supplying large quantities of goods and retailers. Wholesalers either do not work anywhere, or have a legal business for money laundering.

The drug distribution channels are diverse. The drug can be offered on the street, at school, at the disco. From the drug trade, huge money goes to support other negative phenomena in society (terrorism, corruption, etc.). Therefore March 1 - Day Against Drug Business - is designed to attract public attention and to other, no less serious problems.

Methods for combating the spread of drugs

Counteraction to drug trafficking is carried out throughout the world. To counter the illegal trafficking in narcotic drugs, the efforts of the CIS countries joined forces . Within the framework of cooperation, the regulatory and legal framework is being improved, programs for countering drug trafficking are being developed, narcotics are being analyzed and projected, smuggling of prohibited substances through the territories of states is being stopped. Specialists conduct investigative and investigative operations, provide legal assistance in criminal and civil cases.

Problems of confronting drug trafficking are discussed at the scientific level. International conferences are held regularly, methodical manuals are issued on the prevention, detection and disclosure of crimes related to illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs.

Execution of decisions taken is controlled at the national level of the Commonwealth member states. The World Day against Drug Abuse is celebrated in all CIS countries.

Festive events

In order to prevent drug addiction in schools and other educational institutions, trainings, seminars, sports competitions are held. So, in Maykop, the International Day Against Drug Business began with competitions on armwrestling. The event was attended by girls. Then the youth demonstrated video materials about the dangers of drugs and the benefits of sports, and the holiday ended with a dance flash mob.

Residents of Saratov listened to the speech of the doctor-narcologist of the Balakovo psychoneurological dispensary I. Zatachaeva. The specialist expressed concern about the problem of early initiation of drug use, warned about the harm of spices, smoking mixtures and other similar compounds.

In Abinsk, March 1 - Day Against Drug Business - was also noted to be interesting and fun. The administration and teachers of the secondary school No. 1 organized the work of thematic studios. The children learned about the legal consequences of manufacturing and distribution of drugs, were determined with the choice of profession and recognized themselves using psychological tests. In all general educational institutions of the city, an online lesson on the promotion of non-drug use was conducted. Young people gladly participated in the actions "Take care of life", "Healthy you are a healthy society", the dissemination of information handouts.

Prevention of drug addiction

The health of people, including children and adolescents, is determined by the microclimate in the family, the value system, the presence or absence of vital goals. Young people should study, play sports, attend electives and interest clubs, and help parents in the household. It is extremely important to teach an adult to distinguish good from bad, to think independently and be able to say "No". About the fact that drugs are evil, it is necessary to remember not only on the Day of Fight Against the Drug Business, but all the rest 364 days a year.

If the trouble has already happened, you should immediately consult a doctor and begin treatment. The sooner medical and psychological assistance is provided, the less chance to sit on the needle.