7.6.3 Prevention and control

. . Prevention and control It is practically possible to prevent some one from using drugs and alcohol. Here are some ways that help to prevent drug and alcohol abuse. . Effectively dealing with peer pressure The biggest reason for teens to start on drugs is due to their friends / peer groups imposing pressure on them. Hence, it is important to have a better group of friends to avoid such harmful drugs and alcohol. . Seeking help from parents and peers Help from parents and peer group should be sought immediately so that they can be guided appropriately. Help may even be sought from close and trusted friends. Getting proper advice to sort out their problems would help the young to vent their feelings of anxiety and guilt. . Education and counselling Education and counselling create positive attitude to deal with many problems and to accept disappointments in life. . Looking for danger signs Teachers and parents need to look for sign that indicate tendency to go in for addiction.