Ways To Prevent Drug Use

1 )Don’t Give In To Peer Pressure

Some people, particularly teenagers and young adults, experiment with drugs just to portray a cool image in front of others. They do it to fit in among their circle of friends. Some kids wrongly believe that doing drugs or consuming alcohol will make them more acceptable and popular with other kids. Not giving into peer pressure can and will prevent drug addiction.



2) Develop close family ties

Research indicates that people who share a close relationship with their families are less likely to become drug addicts. The guidance and support provided by the family makes it easier for a person to deal with life pressures and stay away from all types of harmful substances. The same is true for having a close relationship with good friends that are responsible and trustworthy



3) Learn coping mechanisms

Many people abuse drugs and alcohol in order to numb negative feelings. To prevent abusing drugs for this reason, it is important to learn healthy coping mechanisms. Everyone feels sad, lonely, isolated, ashamed, embarrassed, unworthy, and other negative emotions at various points in his or her life. There is nothing wrong with feeling these emotions. The best way to deal with these emotions is to learn how to properly process them, which may include talking to someone, writing in a journal, exercising, meditating, and more. Through knowing the right way to cope with these thoughts and feelings, a person will not be tempted to numb them through drugs.



4) Abstinence

Abstinence is the best way to prevent drug abuse or addiction. Some drugs are highly addictive; with many people developing addictions immediately after first time use. For some people, it is easy to never touch drugs. However, for others, it can be incredibly difficult, especially for people experiencing peer pressure or who are in chronic physical or emotional pain. In these cases, completely abstaining from drug use can take a lot of skill and willpower, much of which can be gained by following some of the other tips on this page.

5) Education

Knowledge is power, which is a true statement regarding drug use. Knowing about the risks, health and legal consequences, and other information about drug use will provide many people with a stronger reason for avoiding drugs. Although some people will use drugs even when they know the consequences, many people abuse drugs without being aware of them. When people are unaware of of the health risks involved, it may make them more susceptible to abusing drugs.

6) Live A Healthy Well Balanced Life

Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly is another way of preventing drug and alcohol addiction. Being healthy and active makes it easier for people to deal with life stresses. This in turn, reduces the temptation to rely on drugs and alcohol to deal with stress. A healthy diet and regular exercise promote feel good chemicals into the brain.



7) Take Time For Yourself

Modern life is filled with stress, which can increase a person’s risk of abusing drugs, or developing a drug addiction addiction. With the ease of receiving work related emails or phone calls on a mobile device, many people find it hard to leave work at the office. This is added to the pressures of family obligations, social activities, and commuting to work. This causes many to deal with states of chronic stress with no time to take care of themselves and relax.