Drug prevention programs

Drug prevention programs are organized efforts designed to educate individuals, especially youth, about the risks of drug use and to promote healthy, substance-free lifestyles. They often include school-based lessons, community outreach, and media campaigns that provide information on the dangers of drugs, teach refusal skills, and build resilience. The goal is to reduce initiation and ongoing use of harmful substances, helping individuals make informed choices and fostering safer communities. These programs are evidence-based, tailored to specific populations, and often involve collaboration among schools, families, and community organizations.