Substance abuse education in Tuusula

Since the coronavirus pandemic, there have been clear changes for the worse in the well-being of children and young people. Nausea, mental health problems and substance abuse have increased. The well-being of children and young people is the responsibility of us decision-makers, parents and professionals in the field. The glorification of substance use spreading on social media has also reached us in Tuusula, and discussions about seeking intoxication have increased among young people. It is easy for minors to obtain spirits, for example, through the instant messaging service Snapchat. We have received information that primary school children have ended up in hospital after drinking spirits because they do not understand how dangerous this drink is. Help and information must be available and proactive. This raises the question of whether we have sufficient substance abuse education in schools in Tuusula. Would it be a good idea to reinstate the abolished youth committee after the coronavirus pandemic and have it act as a strong voice for young people in Tuusula, providing us decision-makers with concrete, first-hand information about how the children and young people of Tuusula are doing and what support they need?

The True Finns in Tuusula propose that substance abuse education be increased in schools and that the municipality of Tuusula collaborate with organisations such as Elämäni sankarit ry (Heroes of My Life). These organisations could provide support and guidance for substance abuse education in schools. It would also be important to strengthen cooperation with families, for example through parents’ evenings on the issue.

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