addiction prevention
Stopping compulsive habits
Addiction prevention refers to strategies and interventions aimed at stopping substance abuse or compulsive behaviors before they develop.
It encompasses education, policy measures, and early intervention programs targeting risk factors: The school's addiction prevention curriculum teaches students about peer pressure.
Prevention efforts may be universal (aimed at everyone) or targeted toward high-risk populations.
- age restrictionsLimits based on years lived
- mindfulness practicesMethods cultivating present awareness
- peer support groupsEquals helping equals cope
- faith-based initiativesReligious organizations doing social work
- mentorship programsStructured expert-novice pairings
safe spaces · advertising bans · public health campaigns · volunteer networks · community centers · coping skills · healthy habits · recovery journey · early intervention · warning signs · substance abuse · family therapy · support system · drug education · at-risk youth
- substance abuseabuse, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, substance use, substance misuse
- drug policynarcotics, drug reform, drug enforcement, drug policy, decriminalization
- parental controlsage ratings, screen time limits, spending limits, daily limits, weekly limits
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Care for compulsive dependencies
addiction recovery · rehabilitation · detoxification · substance abuse treatment · harm reduction
addiction preventionenabling
Making something feasible
drug dealing · peer pressure · tobacco advertising · drug trafficking
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