An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of therapy. The best way not to become a substance abuser is to never use in the first place. Wouldn’t you agree?
There is no denying that drug abuse is reaching epidemic proportions in this country. It’s important as friends and family members to stay close to those using drugs and aware of any indications of abuse or addiction. While some people’s problems don’t get noticed until it’s too late, substance abuse prevention can help millions of people out there who are struggling.
The time to remain silent has passed. If you care about someone confront them about their addiction. There are plenty of groups and websites dedicated to helping “intervene” in a manner which will provide the best opportunity for success.
A good substance abuse prevention program can literally be life-saving. If the “user” prefers to maintain total anonymity, there are Internet based drug classes which are a perfect place to start.
Substance abuse prevention is designed to help prevent the onset of substance abuse, but it can also limit the development of problems associated with using illegal or legal substances.
Quality substance abuse prevention programs will focus on the individual, his work and home environment, as well as his support network. Getting clean is not easy.