Substance and drug abuse has been prevalent in the society for quite a long time. However the incidences of young people resorting to such abuses are on the increase. The rapid pace at which teenagers and young adults are becoming addicted to such abuses has reached an alarming level. It has become extremely important to check people from falling under the trap of such abuses and save them from the negative impacts.

The first and foremost step should be taken by the parents. it is the parents who have been looking after their child right from their birth. Children spend most of their time at their home and neighborhood. Hence it becomes easier for the parents to understand if something wrong is happening in the life of their child. As parents tend to know their child in and out, they can smoke if something suspicious is happening. It is important for the parents to take note of such occurrences when the child suddenly becomes rude or violent. Sudden change in the behavior is something which is most of the time related to drug and alcohol abuse. Mood swings and changes in behavior should be noted at the earliest.

Parents should also make it a point to know whether their ward is meeting and befriending the right person or not. Teens and young adults have the tendency to act against their parents wishes. However it is the responsibility of the parents to make them understand what and who is good and bad for them. Allow you children to enjoy certain freedom which they look forward to in the process of growing up. Before that sit with them and discuss the various pros and cons of the freedom that you are about to give them. Tell them that you trust them completely so as to instill a sense of responsibility in them. Give enough time to your child, understand the various problems he might be facing and try to give him a proper solution for that.