The Impacts of Drugs on Young Generation of Bangladesh
Background
World Health Organization (WHO) defines Drug: “Drug is a chemical substance of synthetic, semi synthetic or natural origin intended for diagnostic, therapeutic or palliative use or for modifying physiological functions of man and animal”. Drug impacts directly influence the economic and social aspects of a country and physically to a human body. In Bangladesh it is a growing national concern. There are millions of drug-addicted people in Bangladesh and most of them are young and in the age range of 18 to 30. These drug addicted people are from all strata of the society. It shows that the country is going to be transformed into potential users of drugs with the rapid increase in the number of addicts.
Jebun Ara Geeti, the honorable Lecturer of World University of Bangladesh has offered her students in B.Sc. Engineering to conduct an assignment titled The impacts of drugs on young generation of Bangladesh in order to spread the knowledge regarding this issue among the young learners considering it as one of the parts of many small efforts to prevent drugs among the young generations. This writing is the outcome of this assignment in which the devastating and severe impacts of drugs and drug addiction have been clearly portrayed.
Objectives of the Assignment
* to identify the major reasons of drug addiction;
*to identify the key role players in drug business in Bangladesh;
*to find out the impacts of drugs and drug addiction;
*to find out the remedial measures for coming back from addiction to normal state;
Impacts of drugs on young generation
The most common drugs used in Bangladesh are stimulant drugs. More and more people are beginning to use them - middle aged people, old people, housewives and young girls, University’s student, even high school students (especially in English Medium student). These teens are ignorant about drugs. Some of them can not tell the difference between stimulants and marijuana. At first they put the drugs into drinks. They don't even know which drugs are dangerous. It's easy for teenagers to get the drugs. They can buy them from friends who don't think it is wrong to sell them, or they can get them from some foreigners. They buy drugs called "Speed, tiger, yaba" they knew it’s a type of Drinks or tablets which give refreshment to study and mind, which they don't think is dangerous. They don't realize that it really is dangerous. There are a larger number of young using drugs. According to the police- In the last 3 or 2 years many more teens have been arrested for using drugs than ever before.
A drug abuser can undergo different stages of tasting apart from normal lifestyle in personally and socially or nationally;
*Drug abuse can decay normal human senses through deep feelings;
*It creates different types of excitement both in the body and mind;
*Finally, it makes a person passionate to drugs;
*In the long run the user has to increase the dose day by day;
The impact of drugs has some stages, which effects in personal and social life:
*Initial stage;
*Pre-mature stage;
*Mature stage and;
*Dangerous stage;
*Economical & Social stage;
Initial stage (testing impact): This is the first stag of drug impacts. At first, a person starts to take drug without concerning his body. At the early stage he takes it just normally, and gets the ordinary happiness, which makes him feel better. Sometimes, he wants to touch heavenly excitement and dreams himself as a floating constituent in the sky. This is the first stage of drug impact. Amateurs are in this group. They take drug once or twice a week with their friends or seniors in their locality, who are already addicted. He collects it and processes it to take.
Pre-mature stage (way on the crime): In this stage, drugs become a habit, and the abuser wants more. Feeling better s/he tries to increase the dosage drugs. It is taken at least 4-5 times a week. This is the primary stage for abusers in becoming addicted. At the initial stage they can easily manage or collect the money for purchasing. They collect money from their family, and sometimes from other sources. They take drugs with their friends. After a few days they need to take more and become dependent on it both mentally and physically. The sudden need for excess money,
*involves them in criminal acts;
*hijacking;
*picketing etc.
and they feel thrilled to do it.
Mature stage: After the pre-mature stage abusers
become seriously addicted. They have to take it every day, after a certain period. In maximum of cases it is taken from evening to night time. For that, they are busy all day long in collecting the expenditure of drug. They need much more money for it and sometimes they turn against the law. Many discontinue their education after failing to concentrate on any kind of discipline.
They fully divert to out of control:
*they forget social protocol;
*making violence in society;
*always remain bad tempered;
*feel they are always in the right;
*they do not want to hear any advice;
*count themselves as very aware and competent;
*sometimes they feel frustrated ;
*and even lose the will to live;
Decaying stage: After mature stage most of the abusers
stay on the verge of decaying. It means gradually their lives crumble. Gradually after a few hours they have to take it, otherwise their body system stops. In that situation the abuser loses human characteristics and behaves like a monster.
*they can realize, how imbalanced they are;
*they lose taste for food;
*at this stage they become fully dependent on drug;
*they have no sense to evaluate good or bad;
*they lose interest in normal male/female yeamings;
*and finally one day they fully surrender to drugs;
which leads them to their graves;
Economical & Social impacts: The average cost of
drugs per person were from $1.9 to $3.1 per day or from $707 to $1135 per year. The economic impact of drug abuse included cost of drug itself, health care expenditure, lost productivity, and other impacts on society such as crimes and accidents. The patterns and cost of drug abuse were investigated among 996 drug abusers some were admitted to a drug dependence treatment centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh:
Drug addicted in percentage
Peoples type Addicted in percentage
*Male 93.9 %
*Female ( in Dhaka city) 20.6 %
*Unmarried 64.8 %
*Either students or unemployed (youth generation) 56.1 %
*Smokers 95.4 %
*Influenced by friends 85.7 %
*Addicted to codeine-containing cough syrup 65.8 %
*Addicted to more than one drug 64.3 %
*Took drugs in groups 65.8 %
*A history of unprotected sex 63.8 %
Source: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2004 (Vol. 22) (No. 1) 98-99
Impacts and reactions of drug
The body relaxes and the mind feels fresh after taking drugs. If an addict cannot take it, peevish temperament occurs and he doesn’t wish to work or even talk. S/he feels fever, headache, itches in his body and sometimes vomiting also occurs. Most of the students of this group are frustrated and unhappy in their study life.
Reasons for being addicted to drugs:
*Easy access to drugs;
*Unemployment problem/economic insolvency;
*Surrounding atmosphere;
*Estranged in love;
*Mental stress due to family problem;
Sources of money for buying drugs:
*From own income;
*From pocket money;
*Loan from friends, family members;
*Collect money by criminal activities like hijacking, extortion, etc.
Persons involved in drug business/smuggling: Respondents opinion:
*Some elites in society;
*Some political leaders/so-called student leaders;
*A syndicate of smugglers;
*Some members of the police/BDR/member of Arms forces;
Types of drugs found in Bangladesh
Now days the teenager and youths are use Sleeping pills as a drug. Sleeping pills are randomly being used since they can be easily bought from any nearby medicine shop/pharmacy and in most cases without doctor’s prescription. These are: Enoctine, Seduxene, Phenergan, Stemetil, Laxatine.
Drugs are separated into two categories -
Soft drugs:
*Alcohol;
*Cigarettes;
*marijuana;
*glue, hash etc.
*Hard drugs:
*Ecstasy;
*Speed;
*amphetamine;
*cocaine;
There are four types of drugs available use in Bangladesh:
*Opium:
*Heroin;
*Phensidyl;
*Tidijesic;
*Pethidine;
*Cannabis:
*Ganja;
*Chorosh;
*Bhang;
*sexual pill:
*Yaba;
*Vayagra;
*Sleeping pill:
*Tranquilizer;
*Seduxene;
*Diazapam;
Biography
I, Hasanuzzaman Talukdar Shemul was Complete Secondary School Certificate from Shahin Academy Feni, Higher Secondary School Certificate from Dhaka Science College. Get to admission in Civil Engineering under World University of Bangladesh which is continuing now. In 27, 28, 29 December 2007, I’ve 3 days Conference attend experience in Dhaka Sheraton Hotel at First Non Resident Bangladeshi Conference 2007. I precipitated ten number of seminar under the conference:
»Drug Policy in Bangladesh
Presented by Mr. Murad Husain, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, USA. Major General Dr . A S M Motiur Rahman (retd), Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Md. Shahjahan Biswas, DG, Drug&Health Services,Mr. Sultan Salahuddin Ahmed, Professor,University of Miami,Professor Dr. Abul Faiz, Principal, Dhaka Medical College
»
Presented by Mr. Iqbal Z Quadir, Professor, MIT (Idea maker of GP). Dr. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal, Dr. Jamilur Reza Choudhury, Anders jenson, CEO-GP, Michael Seymour, CEO-City Cell
»Impact on Spectrum Optimization Technologies on Regulatory Policies for Wireless Communication
Dr. Mahbub Haque, Program Director and Chief Scientist, Space & Terrestrial Communication Directorate (STCD), Department of Defense (DoD), Fort Monmouth , USA , Dr. Mohammad Abdullah, Project Manager, IBM Corporation, NY, USA. , Chairman, BTRC Mr. Anwarul Alam, Chairman , Bangladesh T&T Board.
»Flood Management System
Presented by Dr. Sufian A. Khondker, PhD, Director of Water Resources, Dewberry. Shobuz Ikbal,Cal. State University, Principal Eng. Water and Sanitation, Mr. Tapan Chowdhury, Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Disaster Management.
»Disaster Relief And Management: A Global Perspective And Implications For Bangladesh Policy
Presented by Golam Mohammed Mathbor, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Professor Monmouth University, USA, Lt. General Masud Uddin Chowdhury, ndc, psc, Principle Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division,
»The Role of Flood Preparedness and Emergency Response
Presented by Dr. Bimal Kanti Paul, Professor, Department of Geography, Director, South Asia Center , Kansas State University, Manhattan , KS , USA, Mohammad Ayub Miah, Secretary, Ministry of Flood, Disaster Management, Dr. Ainun Nishat Country Representative, IUCN
»The Success Factors in Arsenic Disaster Prevention and Follow Up Actions
Presented by Dr. A. Hussam, Associate Professor, George Mason University, VA & Dr. M Alauddin, Professor, Wagner College, New York, Habibul Ahsan, Professor, Columbia University
»
Presented by Dr. Abed Chowdhury, Senior Principal Scientist, CSIRO, Australia, Professor A M Farooque, VC, Sher-e-Bangla Agriculture University, Dhaka, Dr. C S Karim, Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Agriculture
»Bio Fuel - A Great Resource for Poverty Reduction and Clean Air
Presented by Mr. Ehsan Imdad, PhD, President, Bio Fuel Development Company, Mr. Shykh Shiraj, Director(News), Channel-I, Dr. Abdul Aziz, ndc, Secretary,
Background
World Health Organization (WHO) defines Drug: “Drug is a chemical substance of synthetic, semi synthetic or natural origin intended for diagnostic, therapeutic or palliative use or for modifying physiological functions of man and animal”. Drug impacts directly influence the economic and social aspects of a country and physically to a human body. In Bangladesh it is a growing national concern. There are millions of drug-addicted people in Bangladesh and most of them are young and in the age range of 18 to 30. These drug addicted people are from all strata of the society. It shows that the country is going to be transformed into potential users of drugs with the rapid increase in the number of addicts.
Jebun Ara Geeti, the honorable Lecturer of World University of Bangladesh has offered her students in B.Sc. Engineering to conduct an assignment titled The impacts of drugs on young generation of Bangladesh in order to spread the knowledge regarding this issue among the young learners considering it as one of the parts of many small efforts to prevent drugs among the young generations. This writing is the outcome of this assignment in which the devastating and severe impacts of drugs and drug addiction have been clearly portrayed.
Objectives of the Assignment
* to identify the major reasons of drug addiction;
*to identify the key role players in drug business in Bangladesh;
*to find out the impacts of drugs and drug addiction;
*to find out the remedial measures for coming back from addiction to normal state;
Impacts of drugs on young generation
The most common drugs used in Bangladesh are stimulant drugs. More and more people are beginning to use them - middle aged people, old people, housewives and young girls, University’s student, even high school students (especially in English Medium student). These teens are ignorant about drugs. Some of them can not tell the difference between stimulants and marijuana. At first they put the drugs into drinks. They don't even know which drugs are dangerous. It's easy for teenagers to get the drugs. They can buy them from friends who don't think it is wrong to sell them, or they can get them from some foreigners. They buy drugs called "Speed, tiger, yaba" they knew it’s a type of Drinks or tablets which give refreshment to study and mind, which they don't think is dangerous. They don't realize that it really is dangerous. There are a larger number of young using drugs. According to the police- In the last 3 or 2 years many more teens have been arrested for using drugs than ever before.
A drug abuser can undergo different stages of tasting apart from normal lifestyle in personally and socially or nationally;
*Drug abuse can decay normal human senses through deep feelings;
*It creates different types of excitement both in the body and mind;
*Finally, it makes a person passionate to drugs;
*In the long run the user has to increase the dose day by day;
The impact of drugs has some stages, which effects in personal and social life:
*Initial stage;
*Pre-mature stage;
*Mature stage and;
*Dangerous stage;
*Economical & Social stage;
Initial stage (testing impact): This is the first stag of drug impacts. At first, a person starts to take drug without concerning his body. At the early stage he takes it just normally, and gets the ordinary happiness, which makes him feel better. Sometimes, he wants to touch heavenly excitement and dreams himself as a floating constituent in the sky. This is the first stage of drug impact. Amateurs are in this group. They take drug once or twice a week with their friends or seniors in their locality, who are already addicted. He collects it and processes it to take.
Pre-mature stage (way on the crime): In this stage, drugs become a habit, and the abuser wants more. Feeling better s/he tries to increase the dosage drugs. It is taken at least 4-5 times a week. This is the primary stage for abusers in becoming addicted. At the initial stage they can easily manage or collect the money for purchasing. They collect money from their family, and sometimes from other sources. They take drugs with their friends. After a few days they need to take more and become dependent on it both mentally and physically. The sudden need for excess money,
*involves them in criminal acts;
*hijacking;
*picketing etc.
and they feel thrilled to do it.
Mature stage: After the pre-mature stage abusers
become seriously addicted. They have to take it every day, after a certain period. In maximum of cases it is taken from evening to night time. For that, they are busy all day long in collecting the expenditure of drug. They need much more money for it and sometimes they turn against the law. Many discontinue their education after failing to concentrate on any kind of discipline.
They fully divert to out of control:
*they forget social protocol;
*making violence in society;
*always remain bad tempered;
*feel they are always in the right;
*they do not want to hear any advice;
*count themselves as very aware and competent;
*sometimes they feel frustrated ;
*and even lose the will to live;
Decaying stage: After mature stage most of the abusers
stay on the verge of decaying. It means gradually their lives crumble. Gradually after a few hours they have to take it, otherwise their body system stops. In that situation the abuser loses human characteristics and behaves like a monster.
*they can realize, how imbalanced they are;
*they lose taste for food;
*at this stage they become fully dependent on drug;
*they have no sense to evaluate good or bad;
*they lose interest in normal male/female yeamings;
*and finally one day they fully surrender to drugs;
which leads them to their graves;
Economical & Social impacts: The average cost of
drugs per person were from $1.9 to $3.1 per day or from $707 to $1135 per year. The economic impact of drug abuse included cost of drug itself, health care expenditure, lost productivity, and other impacts on society such as crimes and accidents. The patterns and cost of drug abuse were investigated among 996 drug abusers some were admitted to a drug dependence treatment centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh:
Drug addicted in percentage
Peoples type Addicted in percentage
*Male 93.9 %
*Female ( in Dhaka city) 20.6 %
*Unmarried 64.8 %
*Either students or unemployed (youth generation) 56.1 %
*Smokers 95.4 %
*Influenced by friends 85.7 %
*Addicted to codeine-containing cough syrup 65.8 %
*Addicted to more than one drug 64.3 %
*Took drugs in groups 65.8 %
*A history of unprotected sex 63.8 %
Source: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2004 (Vol. 22) (No. 1) 98-99
Impacts and reactions of drug
The body relaxes and the mind feels fresh after taking drugs. If an addict cannot take it, peevish temperament occurs and he doesn’t wish to work or even talk. S/he feels fever, headache, itches in his body and sometimes vomiting also occurs. Most of the students of this group are frustrated and unhappy in their study life.
Reasons for being addicted to drugs:
*Easy access to drugs;
*Unemployment problem/economic insolvency;
*Surrounding atmosphere;
*Estranged in love;
*Mental stress due to family problem;
Sources of money for buying drugs:
*From own income;
*From pocket money;
*Loan from friends, family members;
*Collect money by criminal activities like hijacking, extortion, etc.
Persons involved in drug business/smuggling: Respondents opinion:
*Some elites in society;
*Some political leaders/so-called student leaders;
*A syndicate of smugglers;
*Some members of the police/BDR/member of Arms forces;
Types of drugs found in Bangladesh
Now days the teenager and youths are use Sleeping pills as a drug. Sleeping pills are randomly being used since they can be easily bought from any nearby medicine shop/pharmacy and in most cases without doctor’s prescription. These are: Enoctine, Seduxene, Phenergan, Stemetil, Laxatine.
Drugs are separated into two categories -
Soft drugs:
*Alcohol;
*Cigarettes;
*marijuana;
*glue, hash etc.
*Hard drugs:
*Ecstasy;
*Speed;
*amphetamine;
*cocaine;
There are four types of drugs available use in Bangladesh:
*Opium:
*Heroin;
*Phensidyl;
*Tidijesic;
*Pethidine;
*Cannabis:
*Ganja;
*Chorosh;
*Bhang;
*sexual pill:
*Yaba;
*Vayagra;
*Sleeping pill:
*Tranquilizer;
*Seduxene;
*Diazapam;
Biography
I, Hasanuzzaman Talukdar Shemul was Complete Secondary School Certificate from Shahin Academy Feni, Higher Secondary School Certificate from Dhaka Science College. Get to admission in Civil Engineering under World University of Bangladesh which is continuing now. In 27, 28, 29 December 2007, I’ve 3 days Conference attend experience in Dhaka Sheraton Hotel at First Non Resident Bangladeshi Conference 2007. I precipitated ten number of seminar under the conference:
»Drug Policy in Bangladesh
Presented by Mr. Murad Husain, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, USA. Major General Dr . A S M Motiur Rahman (retd), Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Md. Shahjahan Biswas, DG, Drug&Health Services,Mr. Sultan Salahuddin Ahmed, Professor,University of Miami,Professor Dr. Abul Faiz, Principal, Dhaka Medical College
»
Presented by Mr. Iqbal Z Quadir, Professor, MIT (Idea maker of GP). Dr. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal, Dr. Jamilur Reza Choudhury, Anders jenson, CEO-GP, Michael Seymour, CEO-City Cell
»Impact on Spectrum Optimization Technologies on Regulatory Policies for Wireless Communication
Dr. Mahbub Haque, Program Director and Chief Scientist, Space & Terrestrial Communication Directorate (STCD), Department of Defense (DoD), Fort Monmouth , USA , Dr. Mohammad Abdullah, Project Manager, IBM Corporation, NY, USA. , Chairman, BTRC Mr. Anwarul Alam, Chairman , Bangladesh T&T Board.
»Flood Management System
Presented by Dr. Sufian A. Khondker, PhD, Director of Water Resources, Dewberry. Shobuz Ikbal,Cal. State University, Principal Eng. Water and Sanitation, Mr. Tapan Chowdhury, Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Disaster Management.
»Disaster Relief And Management: A Global Perspective And Implications For Bangladesh Policy
Presented by Golam Mohammed Mathbor, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Professor Monmouth University, USA, Lt. General Masud Uddin Chowdhury, ndc, psc, Principle Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division,
»The Role of Flood Preparedness and Emergency Response
Presented by Dr. Bimal Kanti Paul, Professor, Department of Geography, Director, South Asia Center , Kansas State University, Manhattan , KS , USA, Mohammad Ayub Miah, Secretary, Ministry of Flood, Disaster Management, Dr. Ainun Nishat Country Representative, IUCN
»The Success Factors in Arsenic Disaster Prevention and Follow Up Actions
Presented by Dr. A. Hussam, Associate Professor, George Mason University, VA & Dr. M Alauddin, Professor, Wagner College, New York, Habibul Ahsan, Professor, Columbia University
»
Presented by Dr. Abed Chowdhury, Senior Principal Scientist, CSIRO, Australia, Professor A M Farooque, VC, Sher-e-Bangla Agriculture University, Dhaka, Dr. C S Karim, Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Agriculture
»Bio Fuel - A Great Resource for Poverty Reduction and Clean Air
Presented by Mr. Ehsan Imdad, PhD, President, Bio Fuel Development Company, Mr. Shykh Shiraj, Director(News), Channel-I, Dr. Abdul Aziz, ndc, Secretary,
"Chillout" (aka "Chill jazz", "Chill") can be traced to jazz, dance world music, electronica and pop. Unlike dance club music, Chill appeals to a wide spectrum in age and musical taste.
Origin
The Chill genre is traced to the legendary Café del Mar on the beaches of Ibiza, Spain and José Padilla, the man widely regarded as the spiritual father of Chill. Chillout came to rise through electronic experiments and dub reggae of the 1970s, the beach bars and Balearic sound of Ibiza, up to the eclectic sound of Chill music today.
Traveling from Spain to England, into Germany and finally touching down in France, it has become a European phenomenon in the adult club scene. In cities like London, Paris, Amsterdam and throughout the Continent, the hypnotic pulse of Chill has inspired such successful collections as Buddha Bar, Cafe Del Mar and Hotel Costes and many more compilations from artist in the genre.
Description
The average Chill jazz track is an ambient mixture of up and downtempo beats, with layered synthesis often forming the background as well as rhythm sections. Though traditional instruments are used at times, the most widely applied traditional instrument is guitar. With that exception, most other instruments are emulated tones of the actual versions, including woodwinds, string, brass, and percussions. Vocals are often used in "Chill dream" style, yet not used to tell a story in entirety as R&B, but to spontaneously plant thoughts in the listener's mind as the track moves along.
Origin
The Chill genre is traced to the legendary Café del Mar on the beaches of Ibiza, Spain and José Padilla, the man widely regarded as the spiritual father of Chill. Chillout came to rise through electronic experiments and dub reggae of the 1970s, the beach bars and Balearic sound of Ibiza, up to the eclectic sound of Chill music today.
Traveling from Spain to England, into Germany and finally touching down in France, it has become a European phenomenon in the adult club scene. In cities like London, Paris, Amsterdam and throughout the Continent, the hypnotic pulse of Chill has inspired such successful collections as Buddha Bar, Cafe Del Mar and Hotel Costes and many more compilations from artist in the genre.
Description
The average Chill jazz track is an ambient mixture of up and downtempo beats, with layered synthesis often forming the background as well as rhythm sections. Though traditional instruments are used at times, the most widely applied traditional instrument is guitar. With that exception, most other instruments are emulated tones of the actual versions, including woodwinds, string, brass, and percussions. Vocals are often used in "Chill dream" style, yet not used to tell a story in entirety as R&B, but to spontaneously plant thoughts in the listener's mind as the track moves along.
The word "gizza" is a term which originated in Belfast, Northern Ireland and is used to describe a member of the opposite sex whom one finds attractive. The word is not restricted to physical attraction and encompasses all aspects of a persons attractiveness such as personality, compatibility, looks and sense of humour. Many believe that it is one of the highest forms of flattery and that it should only be used sparingly due to the strong feelings it can express.
Common Usage
It is most commonly used in the following forms;
"She/he is a gizza"
"She/he is looking well gizza today"
"gizza gizza gizza gizza"
Current situation
The word is rapidly expanding in its usage and has taken on different meanings to different individuals. This has added to the aura around the word and has led to many people travelling long distances in search of their one true gizza. For some people they may find multiple gizza's in their life, for others there may only be one gizza out there. Many believe that once you have found the gizza for you, you will be filled with extreme happiness and will no longer be in search of any more gizza's.
Common Usage
It is most commonly used in the following forms;
"She/he is a gizza"
"She/he is looking well gizza today"
"gizza gizza gizza gizza"
Current situation
The word is rapidly expanding in its usage and has taken on different meanings to different individuals. This has added to the aura around the word and has led to many people travelling long distances in search of their one true gizza. For some people they may find multiple gizza's in their life, for others there may only be one gizza out there. Many believe that once you have found the gizza for you, you will be filled with extreme happiness and will no longer be in search of any more gizza's.
There is a major difference between software developers and professional software engineers. The most critical one in British Columbia is the title of Professional Software Engineer is only given to those individuals who are Professional Engineers in the field of Software. The responsibility of endowing this title falls on the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC), an organization that has been entrusted by the province of British Columbia to oversee the assessing and certifying individuals as Engineers and to handle any disputes, based on the work performed by Engineers, that may arise. For taking on this responsibility APEGBC Engineers are given a monopoly on the practice of Engineering in British Columbia.
APEGBC
Software Engineering is a fairly new engineering discipline in British Columbia, with the acceptance of the first application for APEGBC registration in the summer of 1999 [ (1)http://www.apeg.bc.ca/resource/innovation/archive/2001/2001mar.pdf page 8 ], and as an engineering discipline it must follow the Code of Ethics http://www.apeg.bc.ca/resource/publications/actbylawscode.html for the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC), which consists of a Preamble and 10 brief principles of conduct. The Code is included in the Bylaws of the Association and was approved by the membership in 1991. These Guidelines and Commentary on the Code of Ethics are intended to assist APEGBC members in dealing with ethical situations and to assist others in their understanding and application of the Code. Hypothetical examples are also included. The Code of Ethics defines mandatory conduct for professional engineers and geoscientists. This document is intended as a guide only, and should not be considered as giving mandatory instruction. Each member of APEGBC is expected to exercise individual judgment at all times and in all situations. The Code of Ethics applies to all APEGBC members whether they are actually engaged in engineering or geoscience work or are working in other areas.
The Professions
A profession is a learned calling with specialized skills, distinctive functions and recognized social obligations and has unique characteristics.
• It renders services based upon advanced knowledge, skill and judgment.
• It is charged with a substantial degree of public obligation and performs its services largely in the general public interest.
• It is bound by a distinctive ethical code in its relationships with clients, employees, colleagues and the public.
• It assumes responsibility for actions related to professional services provided in a personal or supervisory capacity.
Professions such as engineering and geoscience are generally highly organized; they have definitive standards of admission (which are minimum standards only and make no distinction between the least competent persons and the outstanding leaders of the profession); they regulate the activities of their members; they promote the advancement of knowledge, skill and experience; and they encourage the formulation of standards. While
professionals should be fairly remunerated for their services, they are expected to put service above gain, excellence above quantity, rewards of selfexpression above any pecuniary incentive, and a code of honour above
competitive spirit.
Code of Ethics
The purpose of the Code of Ethics is to give general statements of the principles of ethical conduct in order that Professional Engineers and Professional Geoscientists may fulfill their duty to the public, to the profession and their fellow members.
Professional Engineers and Professional Geoscientists shall act at all times with fairness, courtesy and good faith to their associates, employers, employees and clients, and with fidelity to the public needs. They shall uphold the values of truth, honesty and trustworthiness and safeguard human life and welfare and the environment. In keeping with these basic tenets, Professional Engineers and Professional Geoscientists shall:
(1) hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public, the protection of the environment and promote health and safety within the workplace;
(2) undertake and accept responsibility for professional assignments only when qualified by training or experience;
(3) provide an opinion on a professional subject only when it is founded upon adequate knowledge and honest conviction;
(4) act as faithful agents of their clients or employers, maintain confidentiality and avoid a conflict of interest but, where such conflict arises, fully disclose the circumstances without delay to the employer or
client;
(5) uphold the principle of appropriate and adequate compensation for the performance of engineering and geoscience work;
(6) keep themselves informed in order to maintain their competence, strive to advance the body of knowledge within which they practice and provide opportunities for the professional development of their associates;
(7) conduct themselves with fairness, courtesy and good faith towards clients, colleagues and others, give credit where it is due and accept, as well as give, honest and fair professional comment;
(8) present clearly to employers and clients the possible consequences if professional decisions or judgments are overruled or disregarded;
(9) report to their association or other appropriate agencies any hazardous, illegal or unethical professional decisions or practices by engineers, geoscientists, or others; and
(10) extend public knowledge and appreciation of engineering and geoscience and protect the profession from misrepresentation and misunderstanding.
APEGBC
Software Engineering is a fairly new engineering discipline in British Columbia, with the acceptance of the first application for APEGBC registration in the summer of 1999 [ (1)http://www.apeg.bc.ca/resource/innovation/archive/2001/2001mar.pdf page 8 ], and as an engineering discipline it must follow the Code of Ethics http://www.apeg.bc.ca/resource/publications/actbylawscode.html for the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC), which consists of a Preamble and 10 brief principles of conduct. The Code is included in the Bylaws of the Association and was approved by the membership in 1991. These Guidelines and Commentary on the Code of Ethics are intended to assist APEGBC members in dealing with ethical situations and to assist others in their understanding and application of the Code. Hypothetical examples are also included. The Code of Ethics defines mandatory conduct for professional engineers and geoscientists. This document is intended as a guide only, and should not be considered as giving mandatory instruction. Each member of APEGBC is expected to exercise individual judgment at all times and in all situations. The Code of Ethics applies to all APEGBC members whether they are actually engaged in engineering or geoscience work or are working in other areas.
The Professions
A profession is a learned calling with specialized skills, distinctive functions and recognized social obligations and has unique characteristics.
• It renders services based upon advanced knowledge, skill and judgment.
• It is charged with a substantial degree of public obligation and performs its services largely in the general public interest.
• It is bound by a distinctive ethical code in its relationships with clients, employees, colleagues and the public.
• It assumes responsibility for actions related to professional services provided in a personal or supervisory capacity.
Professions such as engineering and geoscience are generally highly organized; they have definitive standards of admission (which are minimum standards only and make no distinction between the least competent persons and the outstanding leaders of the profession); they regulate the activities of their members; they promote the advancement of knowledge, skill and experience; and they encourage the formulation of standards. While
professionals should be fairly remunerated for their services, they are expected to put service above gain, excellence above quantity, rewards of selfexpression above any pecuniary incentive, and a code of honour above
competitive spirit.
Code of Ethics
The purpose of the Code of Ethics is to give general statements of the principles of ethical conduct in order that Professional Engineers and Professional Geoscientists may fulfill their duty to the public, to the profession and their fellow members.
Professional Engineers and Professional Geoscientists shall act at all times with fairness, courtesy and good faith to their associates, employers, employees and clients, and with fidelity to the public needs. They shall uphold the values of truth, honesty and trustworthiness and safeguard human life and welfare and the environment. In keeping with these basic tenets, Professional Engineers and Professional Geoscientists shall:
(1) hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public, the protection of the environment and promote health and safety within the workplace;
(2) undertake and accept responsibility for professional assignments only when qualified by training or experience;
(3) provide an opinion on a professional subject only when it is founded upon adequate knowledge and honest conviction;
(4) act as faithful agents of their clients or employers, maintain confidentiality and avoid a conflict of interest but, where such conflict arises, fully disclose the circumstances without delay to the employer or
client;
(5) uphold the principle of appropriate and adequate compensation for the performance of engineering and geoscience work;
(6) keep themselves informed in order to maintain their competence, strive to advance the body of knowledge within which they practice and provide opportunities for the professional development of their associates;
(7) conduct themselves with fairness, courtesy and good faith towards clients, colleagues and others, give credit where it is due and accept, as well as give, honest and fair professional comment;
(8) present clearly to employers and clients the possible consequences if professional decisions or judgments are overruled or disregarded;
(9) report to their association or other appropriate agencies any hazardous, illegal or unethical professional decisions or practices by engineers, geoscientists, or others; and
(10) extend public knowledge and appreciation of engineering and geoscience and protect the profession from misrepresentation and misunderstanding.