By Matthew Foster Even though most parents strive to bring up their children in a good way, sometimes they succumb to peer pressure. As a ...

Why The Red Ribbon Week Needs To Get Annual Recognition

By Matthew Foster


Even though most parents strive to bring up their children in a good way, sometimes they succumb to peer pressure. As a result, they engage in activities that suggest that they have departed from their teachings. In fact, most of them engage in vices such as tattooing of their bodies, getting belly button rings, body piercings, substance abuse and prostitution. In the long run, they end up getting confused since these activities are so demeaning. The red ribbon week is one campaign strategy that was started to help in the fight against drugs.

Once there was a DEA agent known as Enrique Camarena. He is remembered for his endless efforts in battling drug trafficking and abuse in Mexico. He was murdered back in the year 1985 while he was on duty as an undercover agent. He worked diligently in trying to identify the major drug cartels that were operating in Guadalajara. He managed to discover millions of narcotics that were in operation in Chihuahua.

The month of October qualifies as the best time to honor this event precisely during 23rd to 31st. Initially, it was started in the US since the agent worked under it. However, other parts of the world have embraced the event since it is a problem that is experienced everywhere. This happens because everyone has encountered an instance where they have either been exposed to drugs or know someone who is battling it out.

At one point in life, people have come in contact with drug peddlers or users. Most of these people are confused thus they need help. Those who are lucky enough to resist the urge to participate in drug intake can mark the occasion by reciting a certain pledge. The words used are meant to instill discipline in the youth and persuade them to contribute towards charitable kitties.

A person can only recover from this by admitting that they have a problem. Otherwise, they are doomed to getting enslaved by it. This occasion targets addicts who are given the chance to share their experiences and if they want to redeem their lives. Most of them can opt to meet with the officials who will enroll them in the nearest rehab facility.

There are various activities that young people can engage in to take their time off drug and alcohol. These activities include games and motivation speech programs to teach the youth on the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Each one of them is encouraged to enroll for these activities and the winner gets a prize as proof of participation.

Just as the name of the occasion suggests, there are certain items that one can use to show that they support the campaign strategy. These include red ribbons and badges made from satin materials. They will be made available for you as the event draws near.

It is important to acknowledge efforts by certain people who have come out to fight the vice. This is because these substances deprive the youth of getting the chance to make it in life. A person that has engaged in the use needs to get counselling sessions so that they can learn the dangers they are exposing themselves to.




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