You can help a drug user<\/p>\n
To treat a drug user in hospital or a rehabilitation center
\ncosts Rp 60 million a year, or Rp 5 million a month.<\/p>\n
A 2003 survey carried out by the University of Indonesia and
\nthe Yayasan Cinta Anak Bangsa (Love the Nation's Children
\nFoundation, YCAB) showed 75 percent of Jakartans were aware of
\nthe risks of drug abuse, though most of them could not recognize
\nthe signs of drug addiction.<\/p>\n
Here are some tips taken from various sources, including an
\ninterview with Elsar D.A. Hayer, counseling manager of the
\nYayasan Cinta Anak Bangsa (Love the Nation's Children Foundation
\nor YCAB).<\/p>\n
DVICE FOR PARENTS:<\/p>\n
1. Early stage of addiction: One week to three months mostly<\/p>\n
- The young person is yet to adapt himself\/herself to the effects
\nof the drug.<\/p>\n
- An evident change in behavior, most of the time shown as:<\/p>\n
1. daydreaming<\/p>\n
2. lying<\/p>\n
3. stealing<\/p>\n
Immediate action:<\/p>\n
- Intensive monitoring, helping to create a new environment.<\/p>\n
- Seeking advice from other parents, family members, religious
\ndirectors and the young person's friends can be of help.<\/p>\n
2. Moderate stage of addiction: Three months to six months
\n- The young person has adapted himself\/herself to the effects of
\nthe drug.<\/p>\n
- The young person has become more \"skillful\" in manipulating the
\nsituation.<\/p>\n
- Daydreaming, lying, stealing will be getting worse as the
\npainful cravings for the drug require \"extra efforts\".<\/p>\n
- Sign of violence, aggression, hypersensitivity start to appear
\nImmediate action:<\/p>\n
- Help from experts is vital.<\/p>\n
- Support from parents, family members, friends, religious
\ndirectors should be more intensive.<\/p>\n
3. Acute stage of addiction: six months up to years<\/p>\n
- The young person is fully dependent on drug.<\/p>\n
- Notice physical changes: stuffy nose, sensitive skin,
\n breathing difficulties, pale face.<\/p>\n
Immediate action:<\/p>\n
- Don't panic. Don't be judgmental.<\/p>\n
- Family members must come to a unanimous decision to allow the
\nchild to receive detoxification treatment. The addicted person
\nwill tend to lean on those who are against the treatment.
\n- Let the experts in.<\/p>\n
- More love needed than advice.<\/p>\n
OR YOUNG PEOPLE:<\/p>\n
- Befriend \"clean\" groups.<\/p>\n
- Know your own dreams, talents, interests and let them guide
\nyou.<\/p>\n
- Learn to say no to drug by saying \"No thanks\", \"I don't need
\nit\", \"My parents will disagree\", \"I am busy\", \"I have no time for
\nit\", \"That's dangerous stuff\".<\/p>\n
- Pick your own choices. Test your considerations. Use common
\nsense.<\/p>\n
- Always try to involve \"wise\" people as consultants on which
\naction to take.<\/p>\n
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE'S FRIENDS<\/p>\n
- Stay close. Listen to complaints patiently, while trying to
\nhelp.<\/p>\n
- Hate the drug but love the person.<\/p>\n
- Ask him\/her to seek counseling from trusted people, like
\ndoctors, psychiatrists, religious leaders.<\/p>\n
- Ask him\/her to stay away from other drug addicts. New
\nenvironments are vital to avoid a relapse. Seek out new groups.<\/p>\n
--JP<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/you-can-help-a-drug-user-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }