EXPLORING CAREGIVERS PERSPECTIVE ON THE CAUSES AND PERCEIVE PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR DRUG USE AMONG YOUTH


 


      Caregiver as well as parents and guardians is a tough job they will need to set aside time for their patients or children to be able to deal with them according to their needs. While the attention they are going to give without something much in return is a noble profession.  


      Do you love your children or patients? Most of us would immediately say “YES” without even thinking. But no matter how we do love them there are still moments when we may feel so far from our children or patients even they are near.  So what seems to be the problem?  Where did I go wrong?   Why did my children have been involved into drug addiction? If these are some of the questions bothering you, then you need to establish a good plan and perspective to open up to your children.


      You should know that growing children in adolescence stage they explore and wander to satisfy their curiosity. When they found it in other places rather than your home, then the problem starts to show up. By the time they enter school and socialize, peer pressure gives them more room to co create their character. They may idolize and do what they see around them in their society or even at home. 


      Television, Internet, magazines and other forms of media makes them perceive even more that everything they see is right. So they will do it as if it’s a natural thing.


      Because research shows that the primary reason why children go into drugs is the lack of knowledge about it. Teens that learn about the risk of drug from their parents or guardian are less likely to get involve into it.


       We hope that the following guide below will give them additional insights for Parents, Guardians and Caregivers to further strengthen their relationship especially among the adolescence and children to reach and probably get them away into drugs.   


1. Communicate with your children/patient. It’s the only way to open up, you need not brag down to silly questions that will push them to draw back away from you. Let them talk their why they get involved into drugs, listen up attentively. Sometimes children rebels against us simply to get our attention. Get into the habit of talking to them if you have the opportunity and let them express their feelings. Usually a victim never wants to talk they are simply withdrawn from emotional stress.


2. Get involve in their activity/Socialize. In school or at home learn to play with them or help them do their homework etc sing with them. Try to find time to be with them, this way they will find peace in their heart that they are important.  


3. Make rules at home. Teach them that these drugs are illegal and may cost insanity and may leave them a miserably life if involve. So drugs are not for your family etc.


4. Be a role model. You cannot give what you do not have. you need to walk your talk so children understands that you are serious about it. Learn to obey your own rules. This way your children will follow you not because of your words but because of your action.


5. Teach them to choose their peers. Usually a child who been into doesn’t involve too many friends. By becoming a role model at home, you teach children to choose their friends wisely. And so when they go out they have a real knowledge of a person who can be a good friend.


6. Monitor their activities. Or better yet let them engage in a healthy atmosphere such as sports, church activities, arts, literature and stuff like these one. This way you also give them the opportunity to develop their hidden potentials and build their confidence.


      So whether you’re a caregiver or a parent, you will understand that the healing process requires genuine love and attention on your part. With proper guidance and motivation, a child who already been involved into drug addiction will find time to heal sooner than you may realize. Hopefully the love and care that you have given will bring positive results for your patients or children as they grow old, they will be forever thankful for you for making a difference into their lives.


 


     


 


 


 


 


 


          


 


            



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