Drug council begins fact based campaign

| 28/01/2013

drug facts.JPG(CNS): Having teamed upwith the US based National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Cayman’s own National Drug Council (NDC) has launched its inaugural Drug Facts Week as part of the internationally observed campaign Shatter The Myths which aims to equip teens with evidence-based information about drugs and drug abuse. The NDC is pressing home the message throughout February with various initiatives such as a poster competition, parent workshops and Interpersonal Drug Education (IDE) presentations with a specific focus on myths for high school students. Joan West-Dacres, Executive Director of the NDC said the fact based campaign tied in with the approach that NDC takes in its efforts to address the problems of drug and alcohol abuse in Cayman.

“This partnership is significant to the NDC as our research and prevention efforts are rooted in providing factual information. Moreover, it offers an opportunity to take part in the exchange of ideas and information which will be shared with our stakeholders,” said West-Dacres.

Simon Miller, Prevention Officer of the NDC added, “We must begin by listening to our young people and dispel myths by providing them an opportunity to ask questions about drugs. Otherwise, substance abuse will remain prevalent in youth culture.”

The internationally observed week which features community-based events, activities online, television ads, and various contests can be accessed through the NDC’s website at www.ndc.ky.
For more information and ways to participate contact the National Drug Council at 949-
9000 Email: info@ndc.ky or visit www.ndc.ky.

 

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  1. Anonymous says:

    This crap has been going on since the 70s — they do NOT want to really tackle the issue!

  2. Anonymous says:

    Ya know when I was in middle school (not in Cayman) we had a lesson on how illegal drugsaffect people, mentally, physically and emotionally.  After watching the graphic videos, and hearing the facts, there was no way in hell I was ever gonna try illegal drugs.  Those lessons in class actually deterred me from ever taking illegal drugs.  Our community need to take more drastic measures.  Facts alone won't do.  Make them see, take them to the rehab centers, etc make them talk with recovering addicts.  Alot of our youth unfortunately use drugs.  It is a growing epidemic on our islands whether we want to accept that or not.  

        

  3. Anonymous says:

    "Fact based campaign"? Highly doubtful – if it's anything like the DARE program I was forced to participate in as a high schooler on island then it'll be more along the lines of a propaganda and fearmongering based campaign.

  4. Puff the Magic Iguana says:

    Here is the most important fact.  A lot of people have fun times on drugs.  That is why we do them.

    • Anonymous says:

      9.48..you have a point, and whilst I do not get involved in any way with drugs, this programme is a good start as to why the feeling so good is not necessarily so good in the medium-long term.

      Hell, I liked the paper so much that I smoked it…

    • Anonymous says:

      Here is a most important point/question.  Why do people need to take a substance to feel good? why do we feel bad? maybe it would be wiser to investigate rather than just kill the feelings with drugs, alchohol, food, cigarettes, TV,Cars, boats, $$$$$$$, ………….

  5. Puff the Magic Iguana says:

    The problem with the earnest campaigns is that they miss the most important facts.  Many people like drugs.  For most people their experiences of drugs are quite positive.  And people who want to do drugs will always get their hands on drugs.  This is what makes the whole current system so very very silly.  This campaign falls into pretty much the same category as every other campaign since the days of "Just Say No".

    • Anonymous says:

      posative cuz they remove you very quickly (though temporarily) from you crap life!

  6. Anonymous says:

    Good: I hope NDC supports Ezzards push regarding advertising of alcohol to kids

    No wonder kids are drinking from as young as 11 years old

    Shame on you Cayman! Raise your kids better!