THANk-yOu FOr TAkING PArT The Village Market would like to thank the following students for taking part in the ‘Drug Free Teens’ poster competition. Your efforts will go a long way in the fight against underage drinking and drug abuse.
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Stéphane Ibañez de Benito, an expert on drug dependence, treatment and rehabilitation, said he had witnessed cases of children as young as 10 injecting themselves with heroin. “It is always a relief to know that the same youth have great ideas that can have a positive impact in the world,” said Mr Benito. “The United Nations is committed to working with the community to avert the situations.” Mr Benito underlined the importance of cooperation. "The more partners involved in battling this menace," he said, "the less severe the consequences."
Diplomatic Police Unit Two real-life stories of young people involved in drugs were related by Assistant Commissioner Allan Sangoro, in charge of the Diplomatic Police Unit. He cautioned parents to be mindful of their children and make an effort to find out where they were and what they were doing when they were not at home. “Most teenagers are getting these drugs from schools,” said Mr Sangoro. “Some suppliers are starting them off with free samples, knowing they will be hooked eventually.” Parents, teachers, school counsellors and students also had a chance to share their thoughts. Evelyn Agungu, a teacher at Premier Academy, warned parents against protecting their children under the privileges of diplomatic immunity. “You will not be a diplomat forever,” said Ms Agungu. “One day you will have to take responsibility for your actions and your children’s actions.” Ms Agungu brought the hall to pin-drop silence when she voiced a powerful quote: “The youth are not lost. Parents are the ones who are lost – so the youth are confused.”