TACLOBAN CITY, Jan. 25 (PNA) -- A private tertiary
school in this city has initiated an on-campus anti-drug program.
Edward Chua, president of the Asian Development
Foundation College (ADFC), said educators play a critical role in helping
students stay in a drug-free school.
He acknowledged that drug abuse is a major issue in
their school and some students have tried using illegal drugs.
“Most drug use happens off-campus and as teachers,
it is difficult to know when it’s our place to intervene. Too often, we assume
that parents are talking about drug prevention at home, while on the other
hand, parents often assume also that the school has the subject covered,” Chua
explained.
The school regularly conducts an anti-drug forum
with representatives of the city police. Teachers have also been incorporating
the negative effects of illegal drugs in lectures.
“Drug addiction is something we openly talk about
with our students and we allow them to ask any question. This is the kind of
meaningful lesson we put in place in schools from which our students learn.
Even if it helps only one student, it is worth it,” he added.
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