{"id":270541,"date":"2025-10-15T09:11:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T07:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/?p=270541"},"modified":"2025-10-15T09:11:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T07:11:40","slug":"anti-drug-campaign-intensifies-outreach-to-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/anti-drug-campaign-intensifies-outreach-to-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Anti-drug campaign intensifies outreach to schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>GQEBERHA &#8211; The &#8220;Say No to Drugs&#8221; campaign is taking its anti-drug abuse message directly to classrooms, aiming to educate learners about the profound and devastating impact of drug abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a recent visit to Mzontsundu Senior Secondary School in KwaZakhele, organisers shared information on the short- and long-term consequences of drugs and the manipulative tactics often used by drug dealers.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sabelo Bless, Director of Public Affairs and Social Reform for the Church of Scientology in the Eastern Cape, addressed learners, saying: &#8220;We must work together as parents, teachers, faith leaders and communities to provide young people with drug education, guidance and positive support. 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In an open dialogue with learners, educational questions such as &#8220;Does marijuana aid studying?&#8221; were posed in a safe space.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The question underscored the critical need for consistent education and guidance to reinforce that drug use presents barriers to success rather than a solution,&#8221; said Bless.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Say No to Drugs&#8221; campaign has committed to expanding its outreach across the Eastern Cape, targeting schools, community organisations and civic institutions to build a unified front against drug abuse.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative aims to equip young people with factual information whilst challenging harmful perceptions, enabling them to make informed choices. The campaign&#8217;s intensified efforts reflect growing concerns about substance abuse amongst South African youth, particularly as the festive season approaches and young people face increased social pressures and opportunities for risky behaviour.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;When we stand together, united in purpose, we give our children the chance to grow into responsible leaders who will guide South Africa towards a brighter future,&#8221; Bless added. 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