What are some of the drug problems in our communities?

Problems of individual addiction are compounded in communities by:

• Availability & range of drug use (poly drug use) including alcohol.
• Visibility/ public drug dealing.
• Familiarity/normality – the normalization of drug use & the ease in which drugs are available.
• Social nuisance/community spaces being used for drug dealing.

What are the major problems associated with drug abuse and the workplace?

In addition to deaths and accidents, absenteeism and loss of production, other problems that alcohol and drug abuse can cause on the job include: Tardiness/sleeping on the job2 Hangover or withdrawal affecting job performance. Poor decision making.

What is the purpose of anti drug campaign?

The goal of the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign is to educate and enable America’s youth to reject illicit drugs. This goal includes preventing drug use and encouraging occasional users to discontinue use.

How does substance abuse affect the community in South Africa?

Substance abuse impacts negatively on the user, their families and communities. Alcohol and illicit drugs damage the health of users and are linked to rises in non-communicable diseases, including HIV and AIDS, cancer, heart disease and psychological disorders.

How does drugs affect the workplace?

Using drugs or alcohol can lead to employee impairment while at work. Poor concentration, carelessness, risk-taking behaviour and errors in judgement can occur. Alcohol and drug abuse not only affects work performance and productivity, but also results in higher rates of injuries, fatalities and absenteeism.

What type of hazards may occur in the workplace linked with the use of drugs and alcohol?

loss of productivity and poor performance. lateness and absenteeism. safety concerns. bad behaviour or poor discipline.

How can you ensure that anti substance abuse campaigns are effective?

Strategies to be Implemented to Ensure Anti-Substance Campaigns are Effective.

1. Design a campaign which would “achieve” widespread, frequent, and “prolonged exposure” to a message.
2. Use “formative research” throughout the “audience segmentation, message design”, and “channel selection” phases.

How can you help in the campaign against drug abuse?

To talk to your teen about drugs:

1. Ask your teen’s views. Avoid lectures.
2. Discuss reasons not to use drugs. Avoid scare tactics.
3. Consider media messages. Social media, television programs, movies and songs can glamorize or trivialize drug use.
4. Discuss ways to resist peer pressure.
5. Be ready to discuss your own drug use.