“Let Love Blossom" Program Enlightens FATSSSAITES on Drug Abuse and Stress Management

 



On February 14th, while the world celebrated Valentine’s Day, the Faculty of The Social Sciences Student Help Centre, in collaboration with the Faculty of The Social Sciences Students’ Association, organized an enlightening program titled "Let Love Blossom." Held at the Large Lecture Theatre (LLT) of the faculty, the event attracted eminent guests and students from various faculties.


Dr. Opeyemi Fashanu, a lecturer at the Department of Psychology, University of Ibadan, delivered a compelling speech on "Drug Abuse and Stress Management." He debunked misconceptions and delved into the causes and consequences of drug and substance abuse, emphasizing that substances like alcohol, marijuana, Indian hemp, and cough syrup are psychoactive and can alter users' behaviors, thoughts, and emotions.


Dr. Fashanu highlighted the various causes of drug and alcohol abuse, including curiosity, self-enhancement, familial influences, PTSD, and easy access to drugs, warning of dire consequences such as renal failure, economic loss, hypertension, and even death.


In addition to addressing drug abuse, Dr. Fashanu discussed stress management, defining stress as our response to life's demands. He underscored that academic pressures and toxic environments contribute to stress and offered practical strategies for stress management, such as activity scheduling, task division, combating procrastination, prioritizing relaxation, and ensuring adequate sleep.


Moreover, he stressed the importance of seeking help and fostering a positive outlook on challenges, asserting that one's belief in their ability to handle situations affects their stress levels. Notable figures present at the event included faculty lecturers, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, the sub-dean of the Faculty of The Social Sciences, Dr. Olaniyan, and the Dean of the Faculty of The Social Sciences, Professor Nwokocha, who served as the chief host.


Mirabel, an attendee from the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, expressed gratitude to the organizers for the enlightening event during an interview with the press.



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