Bruce-Amartey expresses concern over rising students social abuses
Professor Eric Bruce-Amartey Jnr, Dean of Student Affairs at the Takoradi Technical University (TTU), has expressed concern over the rising incidence of substance abuse and other social vices among students in educational institutions. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Takoradi, Prof Bruce-Amartey said the misuse of opioids, tramadol, cannabis, alcohol and […] The post…
Professor Eric Bruce-Amartey Jnr, Dean of Student Affairs at Takoradi Technical University (TTU), has raised concerns over the increasing prevalence of substance abuse and social vices among students at educational institutions. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Takoradi, Prof Bruce-Amartey highlighted the detrimental impact of opioids, tramadol, cannabis, alcohol, and other harmful substances on students' futures, academic performance, mental health, and increased violence and school dropout rates.
He emphasized the growing association between substance abuse and severe health issues like chronic kidney disease, liver damage, and other life-threatening conditions.
Additionally, Prof Bruce-Amartey noted a rise in sexual irresponsibility among adolescents, which he linked to unhealthy influences from the media, reduced parental supervision, and the spread of distorted social values. He explained that unplanned pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, emotional trauma, exploitation, and interrupted education result not only in personal setbacks but also significant losses to national development.
Prof Bruce-Amartey also pointed out an increase in cyber-related misconduct such as cyberbullying, online fraud, identity theft, sextortion, digital addiction, and the unethical use of artificial intelligence.
He cautioned that while technology provides vast opportunities, digital responsibility is equally important, stressing that "knowledge without integrity is dangerous." Prof Bruce-Amartey urged educators to stay alert to any emotional and behavioral changes in students, emphasizing that "your encouragement, vigilance, and timely intervention may save a young person’s future."
He also appealed to parents to be actively engaged in their children's lives by knowing their friends, understanding their online activities, and providing guidance with love and consistency. "As parents, your greatest responsibility extends beyond providing material needs," he concluded.
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