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| Hanoi students attend an online anti-drug education programme__Photo: Hanoi Department of Public Security |
The Hanoi Department of Public Security and Department of Education and Training have jointly organised the second season of the online programme “Gen Z Class”, aimed at raising students’ awareness of the law on drug prevention and control.
Held on October 21 under the theme “The Bus - A Journey of Choices”, the online event connected Hanoi Drug Rehabilitation Facility No. 1 with participating venues at Da Phuc Upper Secondary School, Phan Dinh Phung Upper Secondary School, Luong The Vinh Lower and Upper Secondary School, and other schools across the capital.
Speaking at the event, Senior Colonel Nguyen Duc Long, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Public Security Department, said that teenage years are a time of dreams and ambitions, but also a period when young people face numerous choices and temptations. Impulsive decisions, curiosity or a desire to prove themselves can cost them their health, their futures and the best years of their lives, he warned.
He said that giving students a direct glimpse into life at drug rehabilitation facilities could help them appreciate the value of freedom, make the most of their educational opportunities and understand the serious consequences of drug use.
Long stressed that true courage among young people lies not in trying dangerous substances but in having the awareness and determination to refuse them, thereby protecting themselves and their futures.
Building on the first season’s theme, “Proud Hanoi - Living Safely and Responsibly”, this year’s programme offered students a more vivid picture of the consequences of poor decisions.
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| People undergoing drug rehabilitation at Hanoi Drug Rehabilitation Facility No. 1 take part in the programme__Photo: Hanoi Department of Public Security |
Through the broadcast, students heard first-hand accounts of poor choices, unfulfilled dreams and the hopes of people undergoing drug rehabilitation for a chance to rebuild their lives. These personal stories helped them recognise the consequences of their choices and better understand the wider impact of drug use on individuals, families and society.
Students were also encouraged to seek help from parents, teachers and public security officers when facing difficulties, feeling uncertain or encountering risky situations, while adhering to the principle: “Do not try drugs, even once.”
The programme also highlighted the important role of parents and teachers in supporting students, listening to their concerns and understanding the emotional and psychological changes they experience.
For people undergoing drug rehabilitation, the programme conveyed a message of hope and second chances, emphasising that past mistakes need not determine their future if they are willing to make an effort and receive support from their families, communities and relevant authorities.
The Hanoi Public Security Department also called on state agencies and the local community to strengthen coordination in school-based drug prevention, working towards the goal of establishing drug-free communes and wards.- (VLLF)
