Question 43
Drug AbuseWASSCE 2014: Ada and Wanja
Ada: Wanja, where are you going to in this ungodly hour of the night?
Wanja: I am heading towards my usual joint to enjoy myself.
Ada: Which joint?
Wanja: XYZ Night Club, where I take marijuana and alcoholic beverages. I really want to be high tonight so that when people see me tomorrow, they will fear and respect me.
Ada: Remember, people who work under the influence of hard drugs and alcoholic beverages are prone to either psychiatric problems or premature death. Softly young man, imbibe good-natured character, you have the world at your feet and a destiny to fulfil. Pray you will not be the architect of your own misfortune.
Wanja: I am heading towards my usual joint to enjoy myself.
Ada: Which joint?
Wanja: XYZ Night Club, where I take marijuana and alcoholic beverages. I really want to be high tonight so that when people see me tomorrow, they will fear and respect me.
Ada: Remember, people who work under the influence of hard drugs and alcoholic beverages are prone to either psychiatric problems or premature death. Softly young man, imbibe good-natured character, you have the world at your feet and a destiny to fulfil. Pray you will not be the architect of your own misfortune.
From the above dialogue, Wanja's behaviour could be curtailed by
- A.sending him abroad for further studies.
- B.financial inducement.
- C.re-orientation and rehabilitation.
- D.indulging him with expensive gifts.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (re-orientation and rehabilitation.)
Explanation
A drug user needs counselling, re-orientation and rehabilitation to change his behaviour.