Guantanamo.- In an effort to prevent drug use among younger generations, the theater of the Reynaldo Castro Fernández Mixed Center hosted an important workshop focused on combating substance abuse.
The initiative brought together tenth-grade students, as well as seventh- and eighth-grade students from Pedro Agustín Pérez Secondary School, in a space dedicated to reflection and learning.
The session was led by Yitzandra Columbié, a specialist from the House for the Orientation of Women and Families, who delivered a detailed presentation on the harmful effects of drug consumption.
Her remarks addressed physical and psychological consequences, as well as the damage caused to family and social relationships, emphasizing how addiction can derail life goals at an early age.
“It is essential for adolescents to understand the real risks. The goal is not to alarm them, but to educate and provide tools to say no,” the specialist told the attentive audience.
One of the most emotional moments came when tenth-grade student Enma Gretchen Domínguez Reyes spoke on behalf of her classmates. Firmly expressing gratitude for the initiative, she stated: “Drugs are a scourge that causes addiction. We have dreams, and we must protect them. This meeting helps us stay alert and support one another.”
The educational community praised the initiative, which forms part of an ongoing prevention and guidance program.
Organizers also announced that the next topic to be addressed in future workshops will be bullying in the school environment, an issue of growing concern among parents and teachers.
Through activities such as this, the municipality of El Salvador reaffirms its commitment to building an informed, resilient, and drug-free youth population.
