Greetings Your Imperial Majesty Queen Sheba III
I wish to share a video clip that captures and demonstrates the menace of drug abuse that has become prevalent among the youths in Zimbabawe As your ARK CAmbassador to Zimbabwe we have responded to this devastating scourge that is claiming lives of our youths in this particular location and many more across the country. In this clip there is an outcry f for intervention by other stake holders of our calibre by both the community and law enforcement agents and we have done that as of now invoking our lifeskills.
Sharing my thoughts: I am glad that the community is combatting the drug issue. It is heartbreaking to see and hear about the devasting effects of drugs on people especially the youth, because they are the future and need to function properly. What may help is letting the young children see the damage drugs cause on a person, family and environment by way of a video or a walk outside with parents or another responsible adult. In primary school we were shown a video of cartoon characters like Pinocchio on drugs and a video of a young boy, not animated, on it as well. unfortunately, he overdosed. Those videos have a positive lasting effect on me till this day. It may stop young children from getting involved with drugs. For the youth's currently involved maybe programs and/or live -in trade schools can be set up for the one's that need it where they can be educated and taught a trade to help them become more productive in life. Something like Job Corps. in the USA but just for youth involved with substance abuse. Maybe it can be done for other issues that arise as well.
Thanks for sharing ARK CAMB Ellard Sauka, have a rewarding day!