LOVE, EMOTIONS AND MEMORIES

We are stagnant at the brim of a muted storm. It doesn’t rumble like thunder. It does not afflict like lightning. Yet, it silently exudes into homes, schools, and streets. It’s the tempest of drug abuse and the illegal trade that kindle it.

Every day, deaths occur. Futures are usurped. Families are sundered and split. This happens not just by substances, but also by a system built on manipulation and distress.

It is a complex situation for those who are directly affected. It’s a catastrophe that threatens the very framework of our society.

This is not just a prediction. It’s a wake-up call against drug abuse.

Substance abuse and illicit trafficking are gradually creeping into the lives of the young and the old. It affects both the rich and the poor. It invites violence, crime flourishes, and the implications on our healthcare system, which weakens our economy. Communities become a battlefield. Schools become shadows of potential. Families become fragmented recollections.

Above all, it is an illegal trade that extends far beyond street corners. A global web of cartels, corrupt networks, and dark profits that exploit human vulnerability. In a nutshell, let me tell you something convincing: we are not impotent.

Alertness should be key to controlling its use. People know the truth, so soap opera statistics won’t work, but real stories do. They are well drawn to such stories, and they will act and start caring, not to fall into such practices.

The law should be strict, but with smarter enforcement—cutting off the supply, taking down networks, and leveraging intelligence rather than relying solely on brute force.

We need education that endorses understanding and prevention. We should not just say “No to Drugs.” Instead, we should explain why, offer motivation, and build dignity in our younger generation. This will guarantee they never fall into addiction.

We have to fix it with mending, not denial. Those who got addicted are not culprits. They need help, hope, and healing. We should not leave this rehabilitation job just to governments. Each and every one of us must be responsible. Parents, teachers, influencers, and neighbors must unite to prevent this venom from harming our youth.

Change is inevitable, and surprisingly, it’s happening as well. We can see different communities around the world abstaining. They are coming ahead to speak out. They try to create safe spaces and raise awareness among the next generation about illicit drug abuse.

Each individual has the right to ask themselves what can be done. They should consider who they can reach. One must think about which sequence to break. Let us act. Don’t be just a spectator. Let it be the keystone for turning the tide to save more lives.