Summary: Drug Trafficking In Colombia

Introduction
Regardless of what people might think Colombia has strongly fought the drug trafficking for more than 60 years. The Army has been fighting capos, Cartels, and guerillas who switched his communist ideology for terrorist ideology. Now a days the narco-guerrilla is supporting economic in drug trafficking. On the other hand, this battle has brought a negative impact in the Army. According to some studies made by the Army Health Direction: “The curiosity is usually the beginning of this problem and the lack of education, which has influenced some privates to believe that marijuana makes them stronger, helps them to improve their performance, physical and mental”. This belief has made a stereotype and has influence the new generation
Looking after Soldiers involves mental and emotional well-being. MRT is absolutely essential in the Colombian Armed Forces today. Sergeant majors are the most trained military and experience soldiers among all enlisted. They have to transmit the message in all units on the rapid, positive and sustainable results of MRT and positive psychology. They should also transmit the idea that MRT should be the first aid that leaders at all levels should have on hand. MRT and positive psychology meets the needs that new generations need. For example, an explanation on the effectiveness of MRT is that it prepares not only the soldiers but also families; to join efforts together to lead soldiers out of the drug addiction. Even though, the effectiveness of MRT and positive psychology could be questionable for many people. It primarily depends on the person. If a young soldier pays attention and captures the MRT competencies, it could be useful for him, this soldier will multiply the success of MRT and positive psychology. However, sergeants majors must be on guard to endure what this soldier said, because there are many myths about MRT and positive
They have to use their critical and creative thinking to stop the malicious propaganda that may be against MRT and show with results and examples that MRT and positive psychology are a tangible reality. Due to Master Resilience Training is mainly about logic and reasoning, The MRT competencies and principals of positive psychology make trainers and trainees to take a critical look at their thought processes, and help them to understand how their thoughts affects their emotions and reactions. One big myth is that Master Resilience Training is only for young people who have not faced life’s challenges yet. However, that is not true; MRT is certainly great for people who may face or not adversity, because it equips everybody to cope his/her challenges. Nonetheless, when adversity strikes, whether they are a young privates or old privates, the level of resilience will enable them to bounce back more effectively. Therefore, it is a reality because it also focuses on simple things of daily life, it gives a clear and logical view of these simple facts, and their consequences by understanding all these facets, which makes everything easy to cope better things life and bounce back from