DRUG PREVENTION

AND CONTROL
 Drug Prevention and Control
People whose careers revolve around this area
seek to reduce community and individual
problems related to alcohol and drug abuse
through evidence-based programs and policy
advocacy.
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act
of 1970 is an act to amend the Public Health Service Act
and other laws to provide increased research, into, and
prevention of drug abuse and drug dependence.

To provide for treatment and rehabilitation of drug

abusers and drug dependent persons.

To strengthen existing law enforcement authority in the

field of drug abuse.
 Drug prevention programs are designed to
provide the education and support necessary to
diminish drug dependency in communities,
schools and the workplace. Drug abuse
prevention has become an important first step
in informing specific individuals about the
dangers of addiction, prevention techniques and
where to find recovery help if it should be
deemed necessary.
 There are three types of programs:
Universal programs address risk and protective factors
common to all children in a given setting, such as a
school or community.
Selective programs are for groups of children and teens
who have specific factors that put them at increased
risk of drug use.
Indicated programs are designed for youth who have
already started using drugs.
Drug abuse has a pervasive effect on an entire community.
Understanding drug use risk factors and spreading the word
through prevention programs is the best defense against drug
abuse. Parental monitoring has been the most effective way to
slow the expansion of drugs in family situations. School drug
prevention programs serve a valuable purpose in first time users
aged 12-17. Schools with strict compliance rules and counseling
support have been successful at reducing usage.
National drug use surveys indicate some children are using drugs
by age 12-13.
 Drug Rehabilitation Career: job options and
requirements
A career in drug rehabilitation requires a bachelors
degree and may require a license or certification and
additional training. Drug rehabilitation careers include
social workers, counselors, and registered nurses.

Sample careers:
Drug Enforcement
Drug and alcohol Rehabilitation
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