“Kung ma-involve man ka sa illegal drugs, naa nay mga crime na mahimo nimo. Aside sa crimes, there are other related crimes. Mahimo na ikaw mangawat, murder, then naa pay rape with homicide (If you get involved in illegal drugs, there is a tendency you can commit other crimes. There’s a possibility you can commit theft, murder, or even rape with homicide),” Mascardo said.
Mascardo also oriented them on the sanctions of illegal drug activities.
Also discussed during the activity were the common reasons why young people get involved in illegal drugs or substance abuse such as poverty, curiosity, peer pressure, problems within family or in school, conflicts in love life, depression, and lack of parental guidance.
Both officials also shared tips on how young people can avoid turning to illegal drugs or substance abuse.
“Choose your friends wisely. Engage in sports. Find someone na maka-share ka sa imong problema (Look for someone you can talk to, to unload your problems),” Secong said.
“If you have friends, neighbor, or kaila ninyo na gikan sa broken family, ayaw ninyo kantyawi. Ayaw ninyo i-bully. Inyo na sila tabangan kay some of them lack attention. Inyo na tabangan para di sila makat-on og vices (If you have friends, neighbor, or other people who come from a broken family, please don’t bully them. Help them so they won’t turn to vices),” Mascardo added.
The campus symposium was an offshoot of the discussion during a Kapihan sa PIA forum on Nov. 15 where principals from public secondary schools welcomed the conduct of anti-illegal drug symposiums to their students to prevent them from turning to illegal drugs. (RAL/PIA7 Negros Oriental)
