KNOW THE DANGERS OF DRUGS FOR TEENS III

by:

Rosita Endang Kusmaryani

III/III

Drug problems

What's the solution ?

Various efforts of various parties to overcome drug problems are often experienced by remaja.` There are three levels of intervention that can be done, namely

1. Primary, before the abuse occurs, usually in the form of education, dissemination of information about the dangers of drugs, the approach followed by the family, etc. Government agencies, such as BKKBN, a greater role on the stage of this intervention. activities conducted around the provision of information through various forms of IEC materials directly addressed to teenagers and families.

 2. Secondary, at the time of use has occurred and the necessary effort to cure (treatment). This phase includes: initial acceptance phase between 1-3 days with physical and mental examination, and the phase of detoxification and treatment of medical complications, between 1-3 weeks to reducing dependence on addictive substances gradually.

3. Tertiary, which attempts to rehabilitate Those who had been taking and the healing process. This stage usually consists of a stabilization phase, between 3-12 months, to prepare the user back to the community, and the phase of socialization within the community, so that former drug abusers are able to develop a meaningful life in the community. This stage is usually in the form of counseling, creating support groups, developing alternative activities, etc.

Third attempt above can be carried out in accordance with the problems faced at the time, if necessary to the primary, secondary or tertiary.

In addition, there is also an opinion stating that the adolescent problems can be pursued by the three approaches, namely:

1. Approach Religion, to inculcate religious teachings. Preferred not only religious rituals, but rather strengthen moral values ​​contained in religion and apply them in daily life.

2. Psychological Approach, to identify and understand the characteristics personality. Recognizing the high risk adolescent drug menyalahgunaan and intervene against them not to use drugs.

3. Social Approach, by creating a family environment and society positive. This can be done through two-way communication, being open and honest, listen to and respect the opinions of children.

The problem of drug abuse prevention is not the task of a group of people alone, but our duty together. Drug abuse prevention efforts are done early is good, of course, with sufficient knowledge of such countermeasures. The role of parents in the family and also the role of educators in school are enormous for prevention against drug overcome.