Drug abuse is a pervasive challenge. It has posed significant public health concerns with consequences for individuals and society. It has currently been a serioushealth challenge faced by schools due to increased absenteeism and school-related Injuries.
Having a drug-freeschool is paramount to Benildean wellness and safety. The collective effort in comprehensively addressing drug abuse can benefit our school through Improved productivity, health and safety, mental health status, and academic/work motivation and achievement. Engaging our Benildeans in Drug Abuse education can help shape their attitudes and behaviors toward drug use, now and in the future.
The Center for Health and Medical Services (CHMS), through a partnership with the People and Organization Development Office (PODO) and our HMO provider Maxicare, cordially extends an invitation to attend a Health Talk on “Building a Drug-Free Future: Empowering Benildeans through Drug Literacy”. This highly informative event is scheduled on January 25, 2024, at 2 p.m. via Zoom. Our resource speaker, Dr. Jean Gilbert Alexander Cifra, will enlighten the participants on the devastating effects of drug abuse. Please save the date and join us for this valuable session.
Through this activity, the participants were equipped with essential information and skills that encourage them to think critically about alcohol and drug use. The talk also aimed to increase the safety of students and associates who may have encountered or been exposed to substance use, and to reduce the health and social consequences brought about by illegal drug use.
The purpose of the session was to prevent drug and alcohol misuse by raising awareness and promoting informed decision-making. Participants learned to identify dangerous drugs, recognize their harmful side effects on the body, and understand the risks they pose to one’s health and well-being. Ultimately, the program sought to empower the attendees to become advocates of a healthy, drug-free lifestyle—serving as instruments of guidance to their friends, classmates, and family members in steering away from substance abuse.
