Logan’s school-based police officers recently attended Loganlea State High School’s wellbeing day to speak with students.
The officers spoke to students about:
- the dangers of drug and alcohol misuse
- the importance of looking after themselves and their mates at parties
- the dangers of distracted and drunk and drug driving
- coping strategies for stress
- the importance of healthy eating, a healthy sleep schedule and exercise
- how to talk to reach out to their friends who might need help
- where to seek help.
“There are many potential stressors for our young people, including assessments, prospects after high-school, family issues, social media pressures, issues in the wider world and many more,” senior constable Ethan Sorby said.
“As police, we often see the end results of substance abuse appearing as an escape or a buffer to distract from or supress pain, anxiety and trauma.”
Police also showed students a driving simulator showing the effects of alcohol, fatigue, drugs and distractions, which Mr Sorby said was “a great tool” to show the effects of choices.
“We were grateful to be involved, along with the many other services that attended,” he said.
“It was a great opportunity to remind students that police can also refer and assist someone who needs help.
“Nothing is ever so bad that you can’t tell somebody.”
