Human behavior is very complex and just as complex is why one chooses to use alcohol and other drugs. In order to prevent alcohol and other drug use among children and youth, prevention professionals and parents need to develop and implement a variety of strategies that include providing opportunities for children and youth to engage in community service, mentoring and tutoring for students struggling academically, providing fun and drug-free activities for constructive use of their time, and providing accurate information about why alcohol and drugs are harmful. In this section, the user will be able to access information about the health and legal consequences of using drugs such as alcohol, marijuana, ecstasy, and heroin. Information contained herein is valuable and important for parents and other caregivers, prevention professionals, school professionals, and students. Inhalants are not classified as drugs; rather they are chemicals that are intended for a specific purpose--not for the purpose of getting high. The human ingestion of chemical substances is very dangerous. This web site will help parents learn about which chemicals are used and how in order to identify suspicious behavior that may suggest their child is experimenting with the use of chemicals--and what to do if they do. Thanks for taking the time to learn the facts and myths about drugs and chemicals of abuse. It could help save a life.
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