Community Wellness
Overview
The topic that I have chosen to generate awareness on is Drug Abuse. Contrary to early and popular belief drugs such as cigarettes are not only iconic in adults but they’re also becoming a major issue in teens these days. If a teen that smokes can find someone to buy them a pack then they are seen underaged and smoking. Cigarettes are not the only drugs that have become issue. Weed and pills are also a major concern. Teens these days abuse drugs in order to escape or simply cross boundaries set in front of them.
Resource: My best friend Grayson (16)
-Overview: Grayson my dependable best friend. We have been friends since childhood and he has struggled with drugs in the past and has long since been clean for 4 years going on 5. He himself understand the issue of drugs within the community because he has been within the same chain. He has helped the community in several manners and gotten many teens to go to ALATEEN for Teens who have abuse alcohol or drugs or have family members who do that.
-Credibility: Grayson opened up to me about his drug issues when he was 13. He had come from a poor background and no one was around to advise him. So,I did. With my help and the consult of my parents Grayson was able to seek and receive the help he reacquires. Ever since he has been doing the same for teens who face similar issues with drugs.
-Accuracy: Grayson’s accuracy is spot on. Being someone who dealt with issues of this caliber in the past he was rose to overcome the circumstances and fight against his own personal demons. Having Grayson’s background he would also understand why teens abuse drugs and knows how to deal profoundly with the complications of being addicted.
-Reasonable: Friends since childhood. He’s always told me everything. Even the things I rather not hear. He is dependable with all the community projects and organizes the majority of the events along with me to stop drug abuse and prevent harm in the community. He also works
The topic that I have chosen to generate awareness on is Drug Abuse. Contrary to early and popular belief drugs such as cigarettes are not only iconic in adults but they’re also becoming a major issue in teens these days. If a teen that smokes can find someone to buy them a pack then they are seen underaged and smoking. Cigarettes are not the only drugs that have become issue. Weed and pills are also a major concern. Teens these days abuse drugs in order to escape or simply cross boundaries set in front of them.
Resource: My best friend Grayson (16)
-Overview: Grayson my dependable best friend. We have been friends since childhood and he has struggled with drugs in the past and has long since been clean for 4 years going on 5. He himself understand the issue of drugs within the community because he has been within the same chain. He has helped the community in several manners and gotten many teens to go to ALATEEN for Teens who have abuse alcohol or drugs or have family members who do that.
-Credibility: Grayson opened up to me about his drug issues when he was 13. He had come from a poor background and no one was around to advise him. So,I did. With my help and the consult of my parents Grayson was able to seek and receive the help he reacquires. Ever since he has been doing the same for teens who face similar issues with drugs.
-Accuracy: Grayson’s accuracy is spot on. Being someone who dealt with issues of this caliber in the past he was rose to overcome the circumstances and fight against his own personal demons. Having Grayson’s background he would also understand why teens abuse drugs and knows how to deal profoundly with the complications of being addicted.
-Reasonable: Friends since childhood. He’s always told me everything. Even the things I rather not hear. He is dependable with all the community projects and organizes the majority of the events along with me to stop drug abuse and prevent harm in the community. He also works