Philosophy :: Drug Prevention

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Drug prevention includes prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation referral, or education related to the illegal use of alcohol and the use of controlled, illegal, or harmful substances, including inhalants and anabolic steroids; and prevention, early intervention, smoking cessation activities, or education, related to the use of tobacco by children and youth eligible for services under Title IV, Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act. [Ref. Public Law 103-382, Sec. 4131 (2)(C)]

It is important that the term "prevention of drug use" rather than "drug abuse" be applied when referring to any child or adolescent involvement with an illegal substance as well as misuse of a legal substance. In other words, any drug use by a minor is abuse.