Aim of activity Do you know how your country approaches substance use disorders? Most people have a basic idea of how their countries view substance use, and they often send a negative message to the youths of today. The aim of this activity is to conduct a study surrounding the attitudes and laws surrounding drug use in your country, and to discuss how this can aid you in a youth work setting when informing young people about drug use. Materials Required for Activity ● Laptop or PC ● Internet connection ● Pen and paper Step-by-step instructions Step 1 The facilitator will instruct learners to use the internet to find out more about the approach to drug use and awareness in their home countries. For a guide, the learners should consider the following questions: ● Is drug possession criminalised in your country? ● Are there any harm reduction services implemented in your country? (For example: supervised injection centres) ● Is drug addiction seen as a public health issue in your country? ● What are the public attitudes towards substance use disorders? ● How many drug-related deaths occur in your country every year? ● Have drug laws changed over the last 50 years? How did they change? ● What kind of drug awareness education did you receive in school? ● What are some ways you think your country could improve their drug policies? Step 2 After conducting their research, youth workers will each make a short presentation addressing the situation in each of their countries. Step 3
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