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What are some ways that healthcare professional can decrease the risk of drug abuse and addiction?

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The scientist have developed many programs that can help in the prevention from drug addiction that has been used in families, schools and communities. A research based guide have been published and used by healthcare professionals that can decrease the risk of drug abuse at early stages life. A teenage has maximum chances of getting addicted to drug. There are many programs related to the this fact.

These programs are:

  • Universal programs used for a community of children or at school.
  • Selective programs are for children and teens who have increased chance of risk for drug addiction.
  • Indicated programs are used to the person who have already been using drugs.