lundi 14 septembre 2015

The Rising Need For Addiction Education

By D'angelo G. Deighan


Everybody is addicted to something that is characterized by our inability to exist without it. Normally, our dependence on these substances is never that serious unless we become withdrawn in their inaccessibility. The present society needs addiction education for it installs a state of preparedness that will enable them to overcome this menace. This knowledge will always be applied in their daily lives thus sustainability.

For us to know how to deal with a situation, we must deeply understand its nature. Addiction has been a major issue affecting the society because lives are lost, properties are destroyed and hearts are broken in the long run. All these happen because most people lack awareness and those who possess it, have become ignorant.

It is wrong to attribute desire for pleasure to substance dependence because people differ in character and morality. There has been long debates on whether this menace should be classified as a disease or a mental condition because it has properties of both.

Recovering from this condition requires self awareness because knowledge of oneself is essential in changing their way of life. The victims ought to critically look on the brighter side of living a sober life by ensuring that their lifestyles are inclined with this type of knowledge.

There has been great development in the transmission of information worldwide that has been triggered by brilliant inventions by man. The internet has become the easiest mode of communication and a lot of educational material has been made available online. Addiction knowhow has benefited from this move since the public has obtained such information hence transformation of lives.

Sociable practices like speaking to colleagues and family are encouraged for they help individuals in battling substance abuse. There is a mutual connection created whenever these parties meet and this state of mind fosters positivism hence victims of previous substance dependence are able to live happier lives.

Training centers are readily available for those wishing to get information about substance use and dependency. There are workshops and seminars focused in emancipating the public on this subject matter. Rehab centers for the drug dependent people have proved to be effective since thousands of people are reformed.

In summary, information dissemination is very critical in mitigating substance use and dependency. Authorities are obliged to collaborate in changing the societal views on this issue by disseminating knowledge to them. This is an effective way to ensure that millennium goals for a country are achievable.




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