Drug addict video to be shown in schools

[daffy654]

Do you think this video should be shown in schools to prevent children taking drugs?
Will it work if they do see it?
I wouldn't object to my son seeing it at high school when he goes next september but I can imagine many parents complaining about it.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/staffordshi re/7073318.stm

This is not a direct link to the video,there is a link in the news article if you wish to view it.It is quite a graphic piece of film(by some standards) so be warned you may be shocked at what you see.

[spaced]

shock videos unfortunately do not shock kids these days. They are so used to these things that they are numb to it.

By all means give it a trial, I wouldnt object to it but it wont make a difference, just another thing to talk about in class when they should be doing their work.

[ludwig]

Yes, it should be shown. If only one kid who sees it says 'mental note to self - never end up as a sad git dead junkie like that bloke', then it's done some good.

[pussglen]

I agree with ludwig it should be shown one life saved would be a bonus

[aims1202]

It is not usually a choice to be a drug addict often it is a way of escaping the trauma of abuse, or because of mental health problems and depression. Some addicts are still only children when they start. I think it is right to give children the facts about drugs and showing them a video of an addict does give them this. I think the best ways to help prevent them from becoming addicts is to start very young, helping and supporting parents who need it and listening to and engaging young people, helping them with their problems.

[Lonnie]

Most definately it should be shown.

Its never a choice to become an addict, but it is a choice whether or not to dabble with drugs, and from there to an addict is but a short step.