Kedungkandang, MC – The large number of school-age children who are trapped in drug abuse (narcotics and dangerous drugs/materials_ed) is a special concern for schools in Malang City. This concern was followed up by holding a Socialization of the Dangers of Drugs and an Anti-Drug Student Pledge throughout Malang City at SMPN 22 Malang, Monday (28/3).
Presenting speakers from BNN (National Narcotics Agency) Malang City and doctors from Ki Ageng Gribig Health Center Malang City, the socialization atmosphere was interesting. The students were very enthusiastic about participating in the activities carried out in the classroom and in the school yard.
The BNN Malang City Drug Danger Counseling Facilitator Pristiwanto Nugroho revealed that at the age of searching for identity like students, they often make wrong decisions. Starting from trying and wrapped in strong curiosity, sometimes teenagers are less aware of the dangers they face.
"For drugs, never try. Once you fall into drug abuse, it is difficult to get out," explained Pristiwanto, Monday (28/3).
To prevent falling into drug abuse, a student must be good at socializing and choosing friends. Because from experience so far, usually children are tempted to try drugs starting from friends.
A participant in drug counseling at SMPN 22 Malang, Ahmad, admitted that he was happy to be able to learn more about the dangers of drug abuse. So far, he admitted that he only knew that using drugs was prohibited.
"There are so many insights that I can get when participating in drug counseling activities at school. Later when I get home I will tell my older brother, younger brother and friends," he said.
At SMPN 22, Ahmad said drug counseling is often done. Even the school that already has an Anti-Drug Task Force in 2015 managed to emerge as the champion in a drug counseling competition. (cah/yon)
