Document Summary
This document features an interview with Dr. Sulaiman Al-Luhaidan, Director of the Studies and Information Department at the National Committee for Combating Drugs, focusing on the family’s role in protecting children from drug abuse. Dr. Al-Luhaidan emphasizes the critical need for family awareness, monitoring, and effective strategies to help children avoid drugs. He highlights the destructive nature of drugs on individuals and their families and the innovative tactics used by dealers to lure young people.
Highlights of the Interview:
- Family’s Role in Prevention: Discusses how families can actively prevent drug abuse among their children.
- Importance of Family Awareness: Explains the need to educate children about the dangers of drugs.
- Monitoring Children: Suggests ways for parents to keep track of their children’s activities and friendships.
- Digital Safety: Stresses the importance of guiding children in safe Internet and social media use.
- Developing Self-Control: Encourages fostering decision-making skills in children to help them resist peer pressure.
- Healthy Family Relationships: Advocates for nurturing strong family bonds to support children in facing challenges.
- Correcting Misconceptions: Addresses common myths among youth about drugs, stressing the need for education to dispel these beliefs.
- Factors Leading to Abuse: Reviews psychological and social factors that may contribute to drug use.
- Handling Addiction in the Family: Provides steps for dealing with a family member who is struggling with addiction and options for treatment.
