Reducing substance abuse , prevention efforts must extend beyond the government. Teachers, coaches, medical professional, clergy and responsible adults from all walks of life are needed to help guide children towards healthy lifestyles. Youth drug use is entirely preventable, especially if kids are involved in adult-supervised extracurricular activities. If we can keep young people off drugs, they will be less likely to use illegal substances as adults. Young people need fun, challenging ways to spend their time with peers and adults who care about them.
Adults can act as role models and steer young people into positive, structured activities.
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