This document provides information on prevention and control of substance use and abuse. It discusses three types of prevention programs: universal, selected, and indicated. Universal programs address risk factors for all children in a given setting like school or community. Selected and indicated programs are intended to address the needs of specific children and teenagers. The document then provides tips for teenagers to avoid substance abuse which include learning to say no, choosing friends wisely, communicating with parents, enjoying life without drugs, remembering rules on alcohol and drugs, getting educated on effects of substances, being a role model, planning ahead, talking about issues, and seeking help if needed.

1. PREVENTION AND
CONTROL OF
SUBSTANCE USE AND
ABUSE

2. 1. These address risk and protective factors common to all children and
teenagers in given setting, such as a school, or community.
2. These are programs intended to address the needs of children and
teenagers.
3. These are programs intended to address the needs of children and
teenagers.
Universal Programs
Selected Programs
Indicated Programs

3. LEARN TO SAY, “NO.”
CHOOSE YOUR FRIENDS AND AVOID NEGATIVE PEER
PRESSURE
COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR PARENTS OR OTHER
ADULT
ENJOY LIFE AND DO WHAT YOU LOVE
ALWAYS REMEMBER THE RULES ABOUT
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Sometimes, the fear of getting negative reaction from friends or others
keep one from doing what is right.
Choose the people to who you are hanging out with.
Find people you can rely on-those people whom
you can talk to about life’s challenges and problems.
Learn to enjoy life with the people around you without having
to use prohibited drugs.
Talking to your parents about alcohol and drugs benefit
not only you, but your family as well.

4. GET EDUCATED ABOUT ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
BE A ROLE-MODEL AND SET A GOOD EXAMPLE
PLAN AHEAD
TALK ABOUT IT AND TAKE CONTROL
SEEK HELP
Do not rely on the myths and misconception about
drugs. Stand firm on your decision to avoid it and be
educated by learning more about the effects of alcohol and
drugs.
If you are going to a party or if you are going out with your friends, plan
in advance. Know how to protect yourself and be smart.
Be responsible for your own life, health, and safety. Talk
about the ill effects of alcohol and drugs.
If you or someone you know is in trouble with alcohol or drugs, get some
help from others. Yoo do not need to be alone in trying to solve the problem.
Set the right direction for your life. Remember that
what you do is more important than what you say.

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