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A Collaborative Approach to Preventing Drug Use in Schools: The Role of Parents, Teachers, and the Community

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  • Priya Pritika Sharma POST GRADUATE STUDENT in Governance and Public Policy. University-Wide Programme and Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Programme, University of Fiji. Author

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https://doi.org/10.55640/ijssll-05-11-08 ↗

Abstract

The increasing prevalence of drug use among school-aged children has raised serious concerns for educators, parents, and policymakers globally. Evidence suggests that early exposure to drugs has long-term negative effects on academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. While responses to drug use in schools have traditionally focused on reactive measures such as suspension and treatment programs, it is now clear that proactive prevention is essential. This paper examines the growing issue of drugs in schools, the impact they have on students, and the importance of investing in prevention strategies. It highlights the effectiveness of prevention programs, such as drug education, peer support, and community involvement, in reducing drug abuse among young people. The paper concludes that an integrated, evidence-based prevention approach is critical to addressing the problem and ensuring a healthier, more productive future for students.

Keywords

drugs , Policymakers , Metal health , prevalence , prevention , critical , health , globally , investing , reducing , counselling , abuse , community , parents

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