Seanad debates
Wednesday, 19 February 2003
National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008: Statements.
Educational programmes, such as the shocking drunk driving advertisements, are important. It has been suggested that there be similar campaigns to cover drug abuse in an attempt to frighten people. Another suggestion is to bring schoolchildren to areas of the city where drug abuse is widespread and to let them see those who have fallen victim to it. Sometimes, such shock tactics work, but fundamentally there is a need to impart knowledge so that people are capable of making the right decisions for themselves.
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