By Roger Gray


The world today is a lot different than it was twenty years ago, the development of computers and internet is big proof of how the world is much more sophisticated and dramatic. There are virtually no more secrets, whether they be personal or in the limelight. The advancement of technology is not the only way we can tell things are much different. It is important to realize that the world of medicine has grown in leaps and bounds, as well. Because of the power of modern day medications, it is important to be knowledgeable in drug abuse prevention.

Self-medicating has been an issue in the past few years. Abuse of prescription pills has been around for generations. As the medications get stronger, so do the addictions. Some drugs are known to make addicts out of the strongest people. An important thing to remember is that we must prevent abuse before it even happens.

When a person is in pain, it is hard to live a rich, full life. Pain is also known to cause other problems, such as stress on the body and mind. This makes it important to control pain, especially if it is caused by trauma or disease.

Most of the pain relievers that are prescribed to patients are opioid based, making them very addicting and sometimes deadly if not taken correctly. Stronger pain medications will cause stronger addictions which also means that the withdrawals are strong and deadly.

Of course, there are other ways someone may try drugs. The most common is through peer pressure. School aged children are at more risk for this to happen, but adults can cause peer pressure as well. No one wants to be the outcast and it takes a strong person to say no to loved ones and friends.

It is important to talk to your children at an early age. Communication is the key to curbing addictions that can result from abusing prescription and street drugs. Educating young people in the effects of heroin and amphetamines will often give them the strength to decline use. Without knowing the facts, they are left uninformed and helpless against what others will say.

Along with arming young people with the correct information, getting them involved in community and school activities will help keep them on the right track. Many schools will do drug tests before allowing their students to participate in school sports and other clubs. Those activities will, in turn, keep them interested in staying clean and doing what is expected of them.

There are many different places that someone could seek help in preventing drug abuse, especially in young people. The united states government has sponsored programs that train and inform students, teachers, and parents on how to speak them, as well. The most important thing is communication. Without the correct information, many will try and get addicted to dangerous medications.




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I am passionate about educating university students about money and careers, and have been doing so since 2007. I see the same confusion and mistakes being replicated every year. The way I help is through Save the Student. I'm always on the look out for new contributors, so get in touch if you're wanting to get involved! Aside from the site, my main interests are travelling, writing, photography, webdesign, sailing, football and cycling.

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