What can I do to prevent drug abuse?

Here are some tips you might want to follow to prevent your child from becoming an addict:

· Accept the fact that drugs exist and that your child may possibly come into contact with them.

· Learn the facts surrounding drugs and their effects. Be a reliable source of information for your child.

· Make sure that you can spot the signs of drug abuse and be on the lookout for them.

· Make a strong stance against drugs.

· Exclude corporal punishment as far as possible.

· Encourage constructive communication.

· Respect your child’s growing up.

· Spend more quality ting with your child.

· Show your child that you care.

· Do not allow your child to control you