Was completely shocked to see that so many Parents In Powai are dealing with drug addiction in kids It was an eye opener to see and hear how easily it is available. Also, loved the fact that so many parents along with concerned authorities came together to resolve the problem.
Also, here is another link sent by my friend 'Bhaswana'.
The key is to find out why are they going towards addiction ?? There is a lack somewhere which they are trying to fill through addiction. And mostly a lack of love, understanding and attention.
There is a very relevant episode where Sister Shivani talks very compassionately and empathetically on addiction, explaining why it happens and how should parents deal with it.
Nidhi Kaushik since you live in powai and write about these things I am sharing this with you.
Nahar Amrit Shakti is not the only housing society which has decided to take up for drug awareness programs. Around 30 to 40 societies from Hiranandani-Powai have come together after witnessing an alarming rise in number of Powai youths getting addicted to drugs like cannabis. They are receiving support from Dr LH Hiranandani hospital's psychiatry department along with the Lakers [Rotary Club] who have launched a program Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) to educate parents and bring about awareness.
According to psychiatrists as well as residents, Powai has seen increasing number of boys and girls in the age bracket of 13 to 20 smoking weed in public places.
Dr Harish Shetty, psychiatrist with the Dr LH Hiranandani hospital who is supervising the project, said, "Easy availability needs to be addressed by all the agencies responsible. Reducing supply is absolutely essential to curb use of drugs. While we expect police to start cracking whips on drug peddlers, as parents and society, we should be aware of drug addiction problem and not turn our back on it." He added that drug addiction is considered as a social taboo and people avoid talking about it. "We shouldn't be judgemental and critical about addicts. They need counselling and care and support of the society," said Dr Shetty.
Excerpt from - http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-powai-societies-grappling-with-addiction-among-kids-2031879
Also, here is another link sent by my friend 'Bhaswana'.
There is a very relevant episode where Sister Shivani talks very compassionately and empathetically on addiction, explaining why it happens and how should parents deal with it.
Nidhi Kaushik since you live in powai and write about these things I am sharing this with you.
Pls listen to the video if u can and do share it with people for whom it might help.
http://youtu.be/pmFExPJGymk - soul connections 18
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Hope the links above help Parents in Powai to give our children a Drug Free environment.
Happy & Safe Parenting :)
http://youtu.be/pmFExPJGymk - soul connections 18
:
Hope the links above help Parents in Powai to give our children a Drug Free environment.
Happy & Safe Parenting :)
1 comment:
Drugs are indeed a growing phenomenon in Powai and other areas. I am from Chandivali, and I have heard of many such incidents from other parents and neighbours. Students from topmost schools in Powai have fallen prey to this menace.
I think there has to be some concerted effort by parents, teachers, and authorities to check this crime from rapidly spreading and ruining Powai.
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