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by Nomadic Chris, 21 October 2009
Just how severe is the youth drug situation in Hong Kong?
As a concerned parent or teacher or teen, do you want to learn more from renowned experts?
On November 5th 2009, the KELY SUPPORT GROUP will host a Forum for Non-Chinese Speaking Parents on Drug Prevention and Action for Their Teens. Hong Kong has seen a sharp rise in the number of teenage drug users; the problem is now so severe that the Hong Kong government has recently implemented a controversial system of random school drug tests.
Event: Forum for Non-Chinese Speaking Parents on Drug Prevention and Action for Their Teens
Speakers: Dr Justin Grayer (Chartered Clinical Psychologist), Mr. Paul Lewis (Detective and Senior Inspector of Police) and Dr. Jimmy Dong (Psychiatrist specializing in early detection of drug use)
Date: November 5th 2009
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Li Hall, St John’s Cathedral
Address: Garden Road, Central
Admission: Free (Donation Welcome)
Registration Deadline: October 30th 2009
For more information and registration Form: Call 2521-6890 or Email: Contact[at]KELY.org
According to the Central Registry of Drug Abuse, there are many reasons people under 21 in Hong Kong are turning to drugs and these include:
Peer pressure 64%;
Curiosity 45%;
Relief of boredom, stress, and/or depression 44%
Drug addiction and abuse can happen to anyone including friends, or loved ones. To empower yourself, learn more about the situation, attend the talk! BRING QUESTIONS, FORWARD THIS TO FRIENDS...
ABOUT THE KELY SUPPORT GROUP
The KELY Support Group stands for "Kids Everywhere Like You". It is a bilingual charitable organization that provides a comprehensive range of harm reduction services that inform, empower, and build peer support in young people. It is our mission to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where one can find the necessary guidance to explore the many concerns facing adolescents today, which include peer pressure, drug-related problems, eating disorder and body image issues, and of course relationship issues.
Services range from interactive group workshops to after school programs in Circus, Hip Hop and BodyArtMoves, as well as a confidential email "hotline".
As a full member of the Hong Kong Council of Social Services, KELY receives no financial subsidy from the government or the Community Chest of Hong Kong, relying instead on the generosity of the general public and corporate sponsors.
Please visit our "i3's LISTINGS PAGE" where you can send us your youth-relevant announcements or information, check it out ...
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