Thai Health Promotion Foundation - Youth Network Halloween campaign "HALLOWEEN CITY, city of deceit, haunted children", 73.83% of youth ask the government to expedite measures to prevent access to kratom-marijuana, survey 10 areas around famous universities. Found 9 kratom stores, 3 cannabis stores per university. The latest comes in the form of a cafe. "Tum Halan Net Idol" talks about his life when he was seriously ill from Nam Thom poisoning. Warning: Don't try.
At 5:00 p.m. on October 31, 2023 at the activity area in front of the Bangkok Art and Culture Center. Youth network reduces risk factors Children, Youth and Family Foundation Special Theater Network Together with the Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health Promotion Foundation), organized a campaign activity on the occasion of Halloween 2023 "HALLOWEEN CITY, haunted city, haunted children"
Ms. Rungarun Limlahaphan, Director of the Office of Main Risk Factor Control Support, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, said that the effects of risk factors including alcohol, gambling, cigarettes, and drugs are considered a big problem in Thai society. that are often found to have children Many youths fall into these cycles. From the National Statistical Office's 2021 survey of smoking and alcohol drinking behavior of the Thai population, it was found that 12.7% of youths aged 15-24 years smoked, including 211,474 new smokers who had only smoked within one year. Of these, there were 73.7% started smoking between the ages of 15-19 years, and there were also 78,742 people who smoked electronic cigarettes, accounting for 0.14% of the population aged 15 years and over. As for the drinking of alcoholic beverages among youth aged 15-24 years in 2004- In 2015, drinking increased by 23.5-29.5% and decreased to 20.9% or approximately 1.9 million people in 2021, with youth aged 15-24 years being the group most at risk for road accidents. And the incidence during the night is as high as 44%. From the gambling situation in 2021, there are 4.3 million children and youth aged 15-25 years gambling. This Halloween, be careful not to be possessed by gambling ghosts. Because there are many ways to access gambling. Ready to facilitate gambling more easily The more you play, the more you get addicted. Makes it difficult to withdraw or quit Before I knew it, I was almost exhausted.
“It is time for all parties to pay attention and be serious about prevention. Solving the problem of children and youth accessing drugs There must be a policy to protect children. There are measures to strictly deal with people who take advantage of children and youth. Listen to children's voices more youth Open creative space It is a choice for youth to jointly design their own future. The Halloween City City of Haunted Children activity is therefore a reflection of the problems faced by Thai children and youth and communicated to prevent youth from falling victim to the marketing of liquor stores and pubs. who are organizing promotional activities on Halloween,” Ms. Rungarun said.
Ms. Palinee Tangsee, coordinator of the Youth Risk Reduction Network, said that Halloween is a time when pubs and taverns Bars are seizing the opportunity to organize events to boost alcohol sales. Youth are one of the target groups. From data collection areas around 10 universities, including the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Thonburi University Chandrakasem Rajabhat University Rangsit University Rattana Bundit University King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University Phranakhon Rajabhat University Ramkhamhaeng University and Siam Technology University They found 90 kratom shops, 32 marijuana shops, and 11 kratom and marijuana shops. On average, a university has 9 kratom shops, 3 marijuana shops, and 1 kratom and marijuana shop. Most of them are regular shops, stalls, and cafes. and sedans and pickup trucks
Ms. Palini further said that the network also surveyed the opinions of 1,200 young people aged 13-25 years in Bangkok and surrounding areas between 20-27 October. It was found that 28.33% had ever used marijuana. 28.33% had never used it. 71.67% have used kratom, 28.42% have never used it, 71.58% importantly, 73.83% agree that the law should be improved. Adding measures to prevent children and youth from accessing marijuana. Only 26.17% disagreed. As for the policy to extend the opening hours of pubs and bars to 4:00 a.m., 52.08% disagreed, arguing that it caused noise, quarrels, accidents, and crimes. and lose health
“This is our effort as children and youth who want to give a voice that reflects the truth to the adults in the country. Urgently review marijuana and kratom policies, including all policies that will increase risk areas. Increase the vice area There are still no adequate measures to protect children, youth, and families, including alcohol, e-cigarettes, and various forms of gambling. Hopefully, the adults in the country will hear our voices. Youth who are aware and do not ignore the abnormalities of the country,” Ms. Palini said.
Mr. Likhit Juansawat or Tum Halan, a net idol, said that after he didn't work at the pub he had a lot of free time. Unlocking cannabis and kratom makes it possible to buy cannabis. Cottage is easy He and his friends boiled kratom water and drank it to increase their fun. They ate a lot and drank it often until they became addicted to kratom water. Must be boiled and drunk instead of water But in just a short period of time, it has an impact on health. Severe diarrhea occurred. Vomiting heavily Until I had to see a doctor and was referred for treatment at Trang Provincial Hospital. The doctor gave medicine to take. Drink clean water to flush out toxins from your home. and make an appointment for a follow-up examination again What I want to tell everyone is Drinking kratom juice or smoking marijuana does not make you look cool. It only has negative effects on health.
Source: Thai News Agency