Drug Addiction Prevention

DRUG ADDICTION PREVENTION

DRUG ADDICTION IS A COMPLEX ILLNESS CHARACTERIZED BY INTENSE AND AT TIMES, UNCONTROLLABLE DRUG CRAVING ALONG WITH COMPULSIVE DRUG SEEKKING AND USE THAT PERSIST EVEN IN THE FACE OF DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES

THE BEST WAY TO PREVENTAN ADDICTION TO AN ILLEGALDRUG IS TO NOT TAKE THE DRUGAT ALL IN THE FIRST PLACE

LISTEN- BE A GOOD LISTENERWHEN YOUR CHILDREN TALK ABOUT PEER PRESSURE, AND BE SUPPORTIVE OF THEIR EFFORTS TO RESIST.COMMUNICATE-TALK TO YOURCHILDREN ABOUT THE RISKSOF DRUG USE AND ABUSE

______FACTS

- Most children of parents who abuse drugs are at greater risk of drug addiction. - A stong, stable bond between you and your child will reduce your child's risk of using or abusing drugs.

MEDICATION

- Remaining in treatment for an adequate period of time is critical.- Withdrawal- Treatment- Behavioral treatments- Residential treatments- Criminal justice system treatment

MY PERSONAL OPINIONS ON WAYSTO GET OFF OF DRUGS ----->

Go to church, spend timewith family, don't take the drug anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!