The risk factors and protective measures of substance abuse

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The Risk Factors and Protective Measures of Substance Abuse When it comes to any kind of abuse whether it is alcohol, heroin or meth, it is caused by some kind of factor. Even though there are many addiction rehabs all over the world, the important thing is that parents take protective measures to prevent alcohol addiction from happening in the first place. Let us have a look at these factors:

Risk Factors  Lack of Supervision  Early aggressive Behavior  Substance abuse  Drug availability Lack of Supervision Domain – Family  Lack of nurturing and attachment on parents parts  A caregiver abusing drugs  Ineffective parenting Protective measure– Parental Monitoring  Enforcing Discipline  Spending time with kids Early Aggressive Behavior Domain – Individual  Bullying at school  Not having a grasp over their life  Academic failure  Puberty Protective Measure – Awareness  Asking your child about their problems when you see them upset  Create motivation and spread awareness at an early age Substance Abuse Domain – Peer  Peer pressure  Watching movies without parental guidance  Telling lies Protective Measure – Academic Competence  Making your child understand the importance of studies  Making your child focus on the academic future Drug Availability Domain – School  Skipping classes and going out to clubs with friends  Seniors enticing underage kids with alcohol  Protective Measure – Anti-drug policies  Seeing is believing – Take your child to the various anti-drug seminars The Hills Treatment Center 8207 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles, California Zip code ;90046 USA PH ;(800) 705-1909


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