Drug Abuse Prevention101

  What is drug abuse prevention? “ Drug abuse prevention“ is a commonly used term, but what does it really mean? And what does it mean to schools? “Drug prevention“ or “drug abuse prevention“ has three main components:   Demand reduction strategies   These strategies aim to reduce the desire and willingness to obtain and use drugs and to prevent, reduce or delay the uptake of drug use. They may include abstinence-oriented strategies.   Supply reduction strategies   These strategies aim to disrupt the production and supply of illicit drugs, as well as limit the access and availability of licit drugs in certain contexts. In the school setting this includes measures taken to limit the use, possession and sale of illicit drugs on school premises.   Strategies to mitigate the negative health and social consequences of drug use   These strategies aim to reduce the impact of drug use and drug-related activities on indiv iduals and communities.