I Am Who I Am considers every human being to be equal. Equality is a Holy aspect of Life. Humans do not have the right to enslave people in any form and to introduce inequality. The body and the spirit of humans are sacred. A human should not enslave their body and spirit with enslaving specimen. Nor should humans enslave other people.
Modern slavery is all around us, often hidden in plain sight. People can become enslaved making our clothes, serving our food, picking our crops, working in factories, or working in houses as cooks, cleaners or nannies. Victims of modern slavery might face violence or threats, be forced into inescapable debt, or have their passport taken away and face being threatened with deportation. Many people have fallen into this trap because they were trying to escape poverty or insecurity, improve their lives and support their families. Now, they can’t leave.
People are “enslaved” to drugs due to the addictive nature of the substances themselves, which creates powerful physical and psychological dependence, and can lead to a compulsive cycle of use despite negative consequences. Other factors include the social and economic instability often associated with addiction, which can trap individuals in cycles of poverty, and the psychological impact of trauma or mental health issues, for which people may use drugs as a coping mechanism.
Teen drug abuse can have a major impact on your child’s life. Find out how to help your teen make healthy choices and avoid using drugs. The teen brain is in the process of maturing. In general, it’s more focused on rewards and taking risks than the adult brain. At the same time, teenagers push parents for greater freedom as teens begin to explore their personality. Teens who experiment with drugs and other substances put their health and safety at risk. The teen brain is particularly vulnerable to being rewired by substances that overload the reward circuits in the brain. Help prevent teen drug abuse by talking to your teen about the consequences of using drugs and the importance of making healthy choices.