What are the prevention and control of drug and alcohol abuse

Preventing Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Keep an open line of communication. This means talk to your child—and listen. ...

Know the whereabouts of your teen. ...

Get to know your teen's friends, and help your teen learn to choose friends wisely. ...

Educate yourself. ...

Learn the signs of drug use, and be vigilant.

Drugs can be categorised by the way in which they affect our bodies:

depressants – slow down the function of the central nervous system.

hallucinogens – affect your senses and change the way you see, hear, taste, smell or feel things.

stimulants – speed up the function of the central nervous system.

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