Let's talk about the danger of drugs
In the WAGGGS’ Adolescent Health Global Survey, over half the girls surveyed believe that young women do not understand the dangers of drug addiction.
Almost one third of girls have been offered drugs. 31% believe that girls and young women take drugs out of desperation or depression and a quarter of them believe they take drugs because it is fashionable. 69% confirmed that it is easy to get illegal drugs, with 56% personally knowing someone addicted to drugs.
Girls and young women call the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to take a stand on drugs and educating young women about the dangers of drug addiction
The World Association works closely with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. Several Member Organizations are already working on drug prevention projects.
The World Association should continue and extend its work on drug prevention. We should also look at providing alternative extra curricular activities and a safe and supportive environment for young women who are susceptible to taking drugs.
Drug abuse is a global phenomenon and includes both drugs that are legally available (e.g. approved medicines, cigarettes and alcohol) and those that are illegal (e.g. heroine and cocaine). Among young people, drug abuse can be up to three or four times higher than among the general population. Discussion forum