Juvenile Delinquency

It is obvious to everyone that the juvenile are the building block of society and through them we can build the basic structure of any community. It is sad to acknowledge that the drug problem has become more serious with expansion and technological progress which contributed to making the use of drugs a general problem. The drug use among teenagers is not limited to a particular country or segment of society, but has become one of the most important social problems that is faced in the social strata and educational institutions in most countries around the world. Adolescence is an interesting and important step for many people to go through. The juvenile delinquency is a serious phenomena that threatens the security, stability and development …show more content…
There is a strong relationship between crimes and substance abuse among juvenile for many reasons (Shiloh 2012). First, juvenile offenders have higher rates of substance abuse than other juveniles. Second, juveniles who abuse substances often have deeper involvement in the juvenile justice system. Third, drugs use may increase the likelihood that teens have a prolonged engagement with the juvenile justice system. Fourth, substance abuse is the result of antisocial behavior. Fifth, substance abuse is one of the causes of the increasing the rate of offending and serious offenses (Shiloh …show more content…
Adolescence is the period of life when experimentation with tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs occurs and may continue this risk behavior (Hogan 2005). The education is a primary prevention, which guides all members of society to change attitudes and behavior about illicit substances. The parents, invested adults, teachers, physicians, clergy, and government leaders are responsible for using strengths, perspective, and influence to ensure that societies have a knowledge about the side effects of substance abuse (Hogan 2005). The Epps and Manley mentioned a guide that answer the questions so that physician can be prepared to care for a child that uses any kind of drug. First, anticipate guidance is based counseling method. Second, ask if he or she was perilously exposed to the use of tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs. Third, advise the users to stop based on knowledge and attitude change. Fourth, assist in encouraging the child to stop using substances. Fifth, arrange follow up visits in order to monitor the progress of the child carefully (Hogan 2005). Schools have an important role in preventing the use of drugs among children. Schools should be supported and encouraged to use effective curriculum to deny substance abuse among students. The schools should teach the students to understand and reject the peer pressure about illicit drugs, and