The YASAB Club
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What is the YASAB Club?
The YASAB Club (Youth Against Substance Abuse) is dedicated to empowering young individuals by providing support, education, and resources to combat the challenges posed by substance abuse. Through a faith-based approach, we focus on promoting mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being while offering practical solutions to help youth build a healthier, substance-free future.
The Problem
The Use of substance is a growing problem globally and young people are not spared of the negative effects. Youth is a period of vibrance, strength, and opportunities. Unfortunately, many young people are at risk of missing out on the wonderful opportunities of youth due to the effects of substance use. Drug overdose-related deaths, violence, and suicide are some of the adverse consequences of substance use on the youth population. Many young people lose educational and economic opportunities due to lifestyle issues and negative environmental influences. To make things worse, many are stigmatized on account of the impact of substance use. YASAB Club will provide a safe and non-judgmental space to help young people be informed, learn, and motivated to take action that will lead to the victory of a drug-free life.
Data Highlights on Youth Substance Abuse.
- In 2021, 1 in every 17 people aged 15–64 in the world had used a drug in the past 12 months.
- The estimated number of users grew from 240 million in 2011 to 296 million in 2021.
- 5.8 percent of the global population aged 15–64 used substances in 2021.
- 15% of high school students reported having ever used select illicit or injection drugs.
- 14% of students reported misusing prescription opioids.
Approach
- Youth led; student led initiative
- Creating awareness through education
- Empowering with skills
- Motivating young people to act
- Peer mentorship
- Participation in community-building activities
Strategies:
- Seminars and workshops with engaging speakers.
- Recognizing youth leaders and YASAB champions
- Peer support groups and mentorship opportunities.
- Linkage to resources for mental health and wellness
- Providing volunteering opportunities to build the community.
Why Join YASAB Club?
- Education for prevention
You will have access to information based on quality research about the effects of illicit substance use on physical, mental, and emotional health. You will have the opportunity to engage with other youth during our seminars and workshops. - Peer Support
YASAB Club provides members with the opportunity to be a part of a safe space and judgement free zone where they can freely network with people of like minds who seek to improve their knowledge and skills to overcome substance use and provide help to those struggling with substance abuse. - Life Skills and Resources
Gain skills required to overcome stress, identify risky situations, build resilience, and cope with pressures that lead people into illicit substance use by attending YASA seminars and workshops. - Community Outreach
You have opportunities to organize campaigns, awareness and reach out to the community and be a voice for positive change. - Build Leadership Skills
YASAB Club is a leadership bulidng platform for students and youth. Members learn how to serve as leaders, organize seminars and workshops, network and partner with local community organizations.
Our Impacts
- Improve awareness through knowledge and skills provision
- Reduce the prevalence of substance abuse among youth
- Build youth leaders
“How Shall the Young Secure Their Hearts.” By Taking Heed According to Your Word”
-Psalm 119:9
