INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING

•  ‎Peer pressure and the desire to fit in. 
•  ‎Curiosity and experimentation. 
• Stress, anxiety, depression, or emotional struggles. 
• Family conflicts or lack of parental guidance. 
• Poor knowledge of the harmful effects of drugs. 
• Easy access to illegal drugs. 
• Unemployment, boredom, and negative social influences. ‎
  
  What is illicit drug trafficking? ‎
  

‎Illicit drug trafficking is the illegal production, transportation, sale, or distribution of prohibited drugs. It fuels crime, violence, addiction, and insecurity, causing serious harm to individuals, families, and society. ‎
‎How Can We Prevent Drug Abuse? ‎ ‎
We can all play a role by: ‎

• Educating ourselves and others about the dangers of drug abuse. 
• Saying NO to recreational and non medical use of drugs. 
• Choosing positive friends and avoiding negative influences. 
• ‎Seeking help from trusted family members, church leaders, or healthcare professionals when facing emotional or mental challenges. 
• Parents maintaining open communication and providing proper guidance to their children. 
• Supporting individuals recovering from addiction with compassion rather than stigma. · ‎Praying for God's wisdom, strength, and protection over our families and communities.
  
  ‎As believers, we are reminded that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and should be cared for with wisdom and discipline. ‎ ‎Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit... Therefore honor God with your bodies. (1 Corinthians 6:19–20) ‎ ‎Let us work together to build a healthy, informed, and drug-free society where every individual can live to fulfill God's purpose. ‎ ‎
  
  Stay informed. Stay healthy. Stay drug-free.
  
  From: ‎Health and Safety Ministry ‎New Port Baptist Church, Apapa ‎