STUDENTS AND DRUGS

Drug abuse is known to be prevalent among young adults, warranting
efforts to increase awareness about harmful effects and to change
attitudes. I have seen a lot of young people walking around smoking a
hashish-filled cigarette openly. The increasing use of drugs is
disturbing. Young adults have started using heroin that was earlier
only confined the elders. In a big metropolitan like Karachi, they
are reported to have parties in which they use drugs of various kinds.

Efforts need to be made to increase student awareness regarding the
side effects of drugs. This can be achieved through educating
students about the adverse effects of drugs and the moral and
religious implications of drugs. This may help to bring about a
positive impact. Proper student-counselling facilities and healthier
avenues for recreation are also required.

Faizan Ali,

Karachi