Prevention of Substance Abuse

1. Strengthening self-esteem
2. Improving decision-making
3. Increasing taxes on tobacco and alcohol products
4. Educating youth on effects of substance use and abuse
5. Organizing events, street plays and campaigns against substance abuse
6. Developing positive coping habits to manage anxiety and stress
7. Reducing availability of prescription medications in excess.
8. Resisting social pressures to engage in substance use
9. Restricting direct or indirect marketing and advertising of addictive substances