Young India Network for Good Health

New York:  Children are more likely to consume alcohol as they watch more advertisements of a particular brand, a study has revealed. The research, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, links alcohol advertisement to underage drinking and suggested that TV ads influence the amount of alcohol children consume. Past studies have found that underage drinkers often have a preference for the brands of alcohol they see in advertisement. Timothy Naimi, Associate Professor at Boston University School of Public Health and his team found that more the exposure kids had to brand-specific alcohol advertisement on TV , their total amount of consumption of those specific brands was greater. Also the total consumption of the advertised brands was after adjusting their for consumption for all the non-advertised brands. This adjustment is important, said Naimi, because it takes into account the fact that those who watch more television may tend to drink more...

“DRUG – FREE” FAMILIES IS THE WAY TO ENSURE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN TO BE PROTECTED FROM ILLICIT DRUGS (ie NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES)”. (What ASEAN, intergovernmental commissions/agencies, governmental bodies (GOs) and NGOs have done to ensure drug - free family, community, work place, schools, environment, nations) by DATIN MASNI MOHD ALI President of “BASMIDA” (national anti drug association), Brunei Darussalam for Work Group, 9 November 2012 on “ Family Panel: Easy to forgive, hard to forget and always afraid” at XXV WORLD CONFERENCE OF THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITIES 6-10 November 2012, Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel, Bali, Indonesia, with the theme “Individual growth and recovery through the Therapeutic Communities” 1. Definitions 2. Why do we need to control illicit drugs? 3. History 4. Challenge 5. Policy 6. Which one, drug-free or harm reduction 7. Human rights? 8. The United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and its Article 33 9. Childr...

It All Starts With Drug-Free Childhood Prevention of Narcotic Drug problems means empowering children and giving them a fair chance of living the lives they dream of   On  World Drug Day , IOGT International stands with UNODC and its World Drug Campaign. “World Drug Day is a unique occasion to take a stand – together – against a problem that affects everyone. Illicit drugs threaten the health and welfare of people worldwide,” says Mr. Esbjörn Hörnberg, Executive Director of  IOGT International , the largest global non-governmental organization with members promoting a lifestyle free from alcohol and other drugs. Up to 200,000 people die every year  due to Narcotic drugs. Narcotic drugs do not just affect the user. They cause tremendous hardship and misery to children, families, communities and societies. Narcotic drugs undermine close relationships, and can ruin education and employment opportunities. Narcotic drug use and trafficking are not only a burden o...

The alcohol economy   State governments are becoming more and more dependent on alcohol revenue to pay their bills. The increasing consumption of alcohol will only fuel this dependence, says K.P.M. Basheer. Sabko maloom hai main sharaabi nahin   Phir bhi koi pilaye to main kya karoon  (Everyone knows that I am not an alcoholic  But what can I do if someone pours me a drink?) Pankaj Udhas’s   ghazal  couplet on the classic excuse of a drunkard echoes the fluidity of most State governments over alcohol taxation. “We don’t need the tax money from alcohol, you know,” seems to be the argument. “But if people want to get drunk what else can we do but tax the drink?” The truth: governments are increasingly relying on alcohol revenue to pay their bills. Roughly one-fifth of most State government budgets are funded by booze. And, that share is going up by the year . Big contributor With the exception of Gujarat, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur, wher...

Sunday, Dec 16, 2012 The parent trap Manisha Pande / New Delhi Dec 15, 2012, 00:46 IST .....“Parents give out conflicting signals to their children because they want to be ‘friends’ with them while being figures of authority, and that is where the problem begins,” says Suneel Vatsyayan , relationship counsellor at New Delhi’s Nada India Foundation . Vatsyayan says that while it’s important to have a “friendly” atmosphere at home and leave all channels of communication open, parents cannot and should not aspire to be friends. “You can create a democratic and participatory environment at home for your children without giving in to their every whim and fancy,” he adds. The most important step is for parents to first figure out their own value system and how it has changed with times, and then verbalise it for their children..... Source: http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/the-parent-trap/495592/

LIVING WITHOUT DRUGS: Information for PARENTS (Part III) Help children outsmart drug pushers: Help children recognize drug pushers and the places where they operate. Pushers may tell children that drugs help them to study better and pass exams. They may encourage them to try drugs “just this once”, saying that you cannot get hooked after one try. Make sure your children know that they should ignore such advice because drugs affect different people in different ways. Help children to practise saying no to drugs. Encourage them to take up sports or hobbies and teach them to make creative use of their leisure time. *Based on “Living without Drugs”, a series of pamphlets developed by UNODC Barbados and UNESCO CARNEID.

LIVING WITHOUT DRUGS: Information for PARENTS (Part II) Make children feel responsible^^ Children are never too young to learn responsibility. Give kids tasks at home and increase the degree of responsibility as they get older. Set them a good example by not using illegal drugs. Children lose respect for adults whose behaviour suggests, “Do as I say, not as I do”. Do not abuse medication or illegal drugs^^ Do you suffer from stress, nervous tension and constant headaches? Do you rush to get relief from over-the-counter and prescription medicines? It is easy to become dependent on medication or alcohol and you can become addicted. Illegal drugs are not the answer either. Make healthy choices. Remember, if you resort to alcohol, tranquillisers or illegal drugs when you are stressed out, you are setting a bad example for your children. Maintain a balanced diet and be active. Sport is a healthy activity that will help you feel better both physically and mentally. Share this with...

LIVING WITHOUT DRUGS: Information for PARENTS (Part I) Start by building a good parent-child relationship. Show them that you care and that you are interested in what they do. Talk with your children, not at them, and keep the lines of communication open. Pay attention to what they are saying. You may not always have the answers. Do not talk down to them — it might surprise you how much they know about life and about drugs. Communicate, Communicate, Communicate^^ Be alert. Pay attention to body language. A relaxed child smiles, will meet your eyes when talking to you and does not show obvious signs of nervousness. These signs may include shaking or tapping of feet, drumming fingers and hanging the head when speaking. Talk to the school guidance officer if you sense there is a problem. Share this with your Parents/Uncles/Aunties.   * Based on “Living without Drugs”, a series of pamphlets developed by UNODC Barbados and UNESCO CARNEID.