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Conclusion

A lot of students may secretly feel that they are strong enough to resist the pull of drugs
even if they enjoy it the first time. However, the truth is, most addicts have thought this at
some point. While it is encouraged to always opt for new experiences, drugs are poisonous

and should not be tried even once.

Substance abuse is mostly considered a taboo subject and not discussed openly. However,
conducting open discussions like these can help students resolve their doubts and give

them a safe place to ask questions about taboo issues. No matter how tempting it seems
to look cool by using drugs and alcohol, the fact is that these are both slow poisons that
kill the body and mind slowly, but surely.

Book Recommendation

‘Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction’ by David

Sheff
In his insightful book, the author shares the riveting and disturbing

story of his son’s addiction. Nic Sheff struggled with crystal meth

addiction and spent much of his late teenage years and early

twenties in and out of rehab. David recounts his journey alongside
Nic’s addiction and reveals how deeply he became involved in his

son's struggles. This is a heartwarming tale of a father’s fight to

help his son recover.

1. Adolescence : The period in a person’s life when they develop from a child into

an adult

2. Coax : To gently persuade somebody to do something
3. Instincts : A natural feeling or gut feeling that tells you when something is

right or wrong

4. Spurts : A sudden burst
5. Snorting : Taking drugs by breathing them in quickly through the nose

6. Taboo : Considered so offensive or embarrassing that people must not

mention it

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