Like many states in America, New Jersey too is plagued with the evil of drug abuse and the scenario is showing no signs of getting better. The most unfortunate outcome of this problem is that this has not even spared school kids. A deeper look at the scenario and one will be well versed with the fact that the schools present a very sorry picture. the falling grades, the untoward behavior and the decaying health…all these symptoms are speaking volumes on this problem but there is very little one can do. The school authorities are caught unaware that such a problem could be the reason behind all these symptoms. The problem is sine qua non when the drugs are so readily available. This problem has hit the school children hard. The reason behind this fact is that the school children are a soft target and vulnerable. Getting them in to the habit of drug usage is no big deal. They are easily lured by anything that is out of ordinary and alluring. They are fascinated by the idea of doing something dangerous and adventurous. The school children are also the kind of addicts who can not understand the facts of life in order to change their habits. It is a tasking job to make them understand the side effects of drugs. It is a very tough job to get them out of this habit as they fail to understand the perils associated with drug abuse. The drugs are easily supplied by school senior kids and the staffs. It can be also be the driver or the watchman.

The faint light at the end of this dark tunnel is counseling. Counseling is the only way by which the students can be made to understand the perils of drug abuse and how it can play havoc with their lives. A professional psychiatrist is the person who seems to be the last resort for help. A therapist can help the kids of tender age realize their mistake. He can make them see the truth behind the bright façade of this problem. They can be made to see their mistake. The session begins with an open discussion where the children are made to talk freely. This kind of discussion opens new doors for dealing with the problem. It can be found out through an open discussion where the problem lies. The problem could be because of lack of love and care at home. It may be due to want of addiction that the child can take to drugs.