Prevention in the Wartburg district: Over 1,000 students against addictive dangers!

Prevention in the Wartburg district: Over 1,000 students against addictive dangers!

Wartburgkreis, Deutschland - What is the youngsters in the Wartburg district when it comes to addictive dangers? The “View” prevention project answers this question. According to Eisenachonline.de , the project has already reached over 1,000 pupils in the seventh classes. It aims to provide information about addictive substances such as alcohol and vapes and to raise awareness of the young people for the risks.

In particular, alcohol consumption plays a central role in adolescence. Many young people encounter their first alcohol in the transition rites such as confirmation or consecration. An alarm sign: Alcohol can lead to significant health damage and far -reaching problems in the social environment. The “View” project attaches great importance to the fact that young people recognize the risks and are able to reject offers from friends who ask for, consume alcohol.

The dangers of vapes

Not only the alcoholic need growing attention. Disposable cigarettes, better known as Vapes, are very popular among young people. Many do not perceive them as risky because they are often sold in fruity flavors and the steam does not seem uncomfortable. However, this apparence carries risks; Vapes often contain unknown chemicals that can cause long -term health damage, even if they are considered nicotine -free. In addition, sales and consumption to minors in Germany are prohibited.

The project is supported by the youth welfare office of the Wartburg district and the addiction advice center "Compass" of the Diako Thuringia, which underlines the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation. The feedback from the students are mixed, but often positive, which gives hope for the future. Further projects are already being planned to strengthen the prevention work in the long term and to promote close cooperation between schools, parents' homes and specialist agencies.

The numbers speak for themselves

A report by ? Informed about worrying trends in substance use among young people. Over 50 % of the 15-year-olds stated that they had already consumed alcohol. In addition, 32 % of 15-year-old e-cigarettes smoke, which shows how much these products have entered the everyday life of young people. This consumption can not only have health but also social consequences, which is why targeted prevention strategies are essential.

Another program that aims at protecting children and adolescents from risky alcohol consumption is “stop” (hard on the limit). Both reactive and proactive approaches are followed. While the reactive form applies to alcohol intoxications and offers immediate aid, the proactive area focuses on prevention by clarifying and promoting a responsible handling of alcohol. addiction advisors.de emphasizes how important it is to also include adults in the prevention work.

Overall, it can be seen that the fight against addiction risks in the youth field is essential. Projects such as "perspective" and "hold" make it their task to support young people and to sensitize society to the topics of alcohol and drug use. The challenge is to find solutions together that work.