The government is trying a new approach every day to increase awareness against addiction. However, the addiction epidemic can’t be kept at bay! Globally, over 3 million people die every day from alcohol overdoses and addiction, so scaling up alcohol awareness is the key to creating a stable and booze-free society.
Meanwhile, all steps and cities adopt new action plans and policies to create awareness. For that, various government and NGO groups launch monthly events. Some popular ones are frequent rallies, contests, festivals, walks or runs, competitions, etc.
How Do These Awareness Activities Help?
The awareness campaigns have both short and long-term effects on alcohol addicts in society. But how?
A lot of campaigns invite candid dialogues between family members and friends. When you discuss the evils of alcohol abuse, you play a serious part in generating awareness.
On that note, the awareness you can gain from people’s experiences is unparalleled. Few addiction rehab and therapy centers focus on this principle, too. Such candid discussion sessions help the admitted to achieve mental clarity and cognitive well-being.
Meanwhile, other events also discuss critical areas like avoiding the vandalism of prescription drugs. Meanwhile, scheduled alcohol for meds is frequently abused, too.
“Instead of reacting to events after they’ve happened, we decide to scale up awareness to the issues happening statewide, hoping to save lives.”
When the US attorney said this, he wanted to stress active action plans. That’s true to a great extent. The problem has spread to a great extent now.
Basic soft calls and strategies are not enough. Steadfast CTAs can, however, bring fundamental differences in society. If you have genuine addictions in your home, admit them to rehab centers ASAP!
Increasing Awareness About Addiction Treatment Options
A lot of healthcare practitioners conduct local area surveys to raise awareness regarding drug and alcohol abuse, addiction treatment, etc. A lot of such events have been organized in the past few years. But the outcome?
These events touched millions of lives. So, it’s time more people joined the initiative. To do that, you can:
1. Take Part in College Campus Awareness Events
In many colleges, the level of substance abuse is above par. Indeed, it is one of the pressing issues that the college authorities have to deal with. Instead of spotting the accused, the college campuses are eager to offer classes to educate people on the risks of addiction.
In the meantime, some schools are being creative in their entertainment efforts. You can volunteer for intramural sports, social events, movie nights, and other fun games.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington plans a campus event to debate addiction and recovery. In 2024, the college campus hosted a Celebrate Recovery event for the first time. The aim was to give students the scope to speak openly about their substance problems.
2. Take Part in The Recovery Month
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) oversees and coordinates efforts related to substance abuse and mental health services. Recovery Month to improve awareness and understanding regarding issues related to substance use. Similar campaigns are held each year. But the prime objective is to:
- Improve behavioral health
- Organize prevention campaigns
- Increase the effectiveness of treatments
- Increase the rate of people’s recovery
During Recovery Month, numerous addiction programs and groups organize events and spread messages about recovery and sustenance. So, try to be a part of such campaigns.
3. Donate to Local and National Councils on Alcohol and Drug Dependence
For the last 70-odd years, the NCADD and similar bodies have supported individuals who are involved in severe alcohol abuse. Donating to such bodies can support the organizational mission, helping them educate people on addiction, prevention, and recovery. In essence, there are two kinds of donations mainly:
Memorial Donation
It is a contribution made to remember someone special to you. Meanwhile, this donation gives hope to people suffering with the problem of alcoholism.
Tribute Donation
You can pay a tribute as a part of your special occasion. For example, your anniversary, graduation, and or your birthday.
Communities Should Come Together to Combat Addiction
You have to play a crucial role in the fight against alcohol and substance addiction—especially the latter. We can take turns and play a hands-on role in preventing the spread of addiction. This is going to be pivotal in long-term care.
MindOwl Founder – My own struggles in life have led me to this path of understanding the human condition. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy before completing a master’s degree in psychology at Regent’s University London. I then completed a postgraduate diploma in philosophical counselling before being trained in ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy).
I’ve spent the last eight years studying the encounter of meditative practices with modern psychology.