How solve drug addiction problem.

Drug addiction is a serious problem in Malaysia. The national Drug Addiction(ADK) registered more than 300,000 addicts in Malaysia. However, just like an ice berg the number is only what is seen above the surface. The drug addiction problem are not only among adults but also among teenagers.  So what are the ways to solve this problem?

Problem solving is a mental process and is part of the large problem process that includes problem finding and shaping.  Considered the most complex of all intelectual functions, problem solving has been defined as higher order cognitive process that required the modulation and control of more routine and fundamental skills.  The are many ways to solve this problem of drug addiction. As we know the family is an important component in our life especially for teenagers. Parents are role models of their childreen. On the other hand parents have to show the best attitude to their childreen. The father especially should not smoke because smoke is the first step that makes teenagers influenced in drugs. Secondly, lay down rules and consequences, your teen should understand that using drugs comes with specific consequences. But don’t make hollow threats or set rules that you cannot enforce. Make sure your spouse agrees with the rules and is prepared to enforce them. Next, monitor your teen’s activity.  You should know where your teen goes and who he or she hangs out with. It’s also important to routinely check potential hiding places for drugs in backpacks, between books on a shelf, in DVD cases or make-up cases, for example. You also have to encourage other interests and social activities. But try to expose your teen to healthy hobbies and activities, such as team sports, and afterschool clubs. As  parents you should have quality time with your teen’s. Spend time with your child to talk about underlying issues. Drug use can be the result of other problems. Is your child having trouble fitting in?

We have been facing with the problems of drug addiction since early seventies. During those times, many Malaysians especially the young Malays have become drug addicts. Alarmed by the phenomena the Government formed the Agensi Anti Dadah Kebangsaan,  AADK to curb with the problems and many rehabilitation centers, known as Pusat Serenti are set up all over the country in order to rehabilitate the addicts. The center until today still exists in many parts of the country. But the number of addicts still increase.  Sometimes  addicts leave the centre they go back again to their bad habits of addiction and the process seems to continue in a vicious circle.  It is show that,  the Pusat Serenti is not the best result to give treament  to them.  Why does’t goverment reduce the drug addiction problem starting from the school.  Make campaign to show how dangerous the drugs are for the brain and show them the effect on who use drugs. May be it is more effective because we try to prevent teenagers starting from school.