With the increased habit of taking drugs, alcohol and tobacco, chances of health problems are increasing each and every day. Most of the people in the world die each year because of high consumption of alcohol, tobacco and different kinds of drugs.
Many people do not realize that a person’s blood alcohol concentration can increase for several hours after drinking, finally leading to alcohol poisoning. Alcohol and other drugs increase the risk of being injured, experiencing unwanted sexual activity and having educational problems.
There is an increasing trend among the US students to drink alcohol or use other drugs. Following are some tips to prevent the use of alcohol and tobacco and other drugs in children and teenagers.
- Educate yourself about alcohol, tobacco, and drug use before talking to children.
- Be ready to talk to your children as early as the 4th grade, when they may feel an urge to experiment with alcohol, drugs or cigarettes.
- Listen to your child or teen’s concerns non-judgmentally.
- Try to make them understand about the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. Explain your children that their use is against the law and intake of drugs and alcohol is always illegal for a good reason.
- Explain how the use of drugs can hurt people in several ways. For instance, transmission of Aids through shared needles, slowed growth, impaired coordination and accidents.
- Discuss the legal issues. A conviction for a drug offense can lead to life-time imprisonment and can even cost job, driver’s license, or a college loan.
Consumption and use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco will lead to all kinds of diseases in man that can ultimately lead to loss of life.