I was wondering if I could get some ideas from the statement below?

Question

Can anyone think of any ideas that would suggest a comprehensive strategy to combat substance abuse among our children

Answer 1

"Comprehensive" is the key word. It makes no sense to promote being drug-free when the media (TV, movies and music) still extol the virtues of getting wrecked. and when high-profile celebrities are seen, in public, drunk, stoned or otherwise impared, it makes doing a job that much harder

Answer 2

The comprehensive, or broad, strategy is to get the kids very involved, involved, involved in other things, and provide tons of supervision. Kids who are passionate athletes don't want to do drugs, or drink or smoke, for it might ruin their game. Of course, they still have to be educated about drugs so that they won't be tempted to try steroids or something like that to improve performance. Also, if they are on public school teams where there is a large crowd and not enough adults, a lot of after-game celebrating can go on. Supervision is the key.

There are so many things for kids to be involved in, that it boggles the mind: scouting, which includes camping and hiking, and 4-H which includes everything from raising animals to woodworking to sewing to auto mechanics. There are organizations like the zoos and homeless shelters, and homes for disabled children or the elderly which are just begging for volunteers. If the kids would get involved with something, then sitting around drinking and experimenting with drugs seems stupid. But parents have to get involved enough to make these things happen for their kids. Dance, karate, gymnastics and judo are all great outlets for the restless energy, and promote a great work ethic and discipine. But parent involvement is a must. Someone has to pay for those lessons and get the kids there.

And, of course, good old work. Kids who are not given a lot of money, will work for it if they have an interest in something, such as buying and fixing up a hod rod, or owning a horse. But, if all income is provided for a a child, there is not much interest in working for it.

The thing is, to get involved in something, or many things, and drugs won't even hold an appeal. Kids who have everything and kids who have way too much free time are the most vulnerable because they are bored. The gymnast who works out three hours every afternoon, the barrel racer, the jazz performer, the kid going for his/her black belt, the sculptor, the volunteer at the zoo, and the 4-H fashion designer are not bored.

Answer 3

That statement seems very bropad that it is so hard to find a specific answer...

First of all, what is that substace?

second, what does comprehensive strategy means to him???

Third, what kind of idea does he wants???

Answer 4

seriously, i hope the children on yahoo answers will be answering. they would know best what their life is missing and why drugs is there choice.
as far as my experience, it was short-lived, thank goodness. i only experimented due to other friends offering.