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Peer Pressure and Drugs: Why Saying No Can Be Difficult
For many young people, friends, social groups and the need to feel accepted can strongly influence everyday decisions. When it comes to drugs and substance use, peer pressure can make saying no difficult—especially when trying something is presented as normal, harmless or simply something “everyone” is doing. Research involving adolescents in India has identified peer influence, curiosity, stress and the
When Drug Use Becomes a Concern: Knowing When to Seek Help
Knowing when to seek professional help for drug use is not always easy. You may be concerned about your own drug use, worried about a family member or friend, or unsure whether a situation has become serious enough to require support. Professional help can be appropriate when drug use is affecting health, relationships, education, work, daily responsibilities or safety, when
Worried someone may be using drugs? Here’s how to talk to them
If you are worried that someone you care about may be using drugs, knowing how to start the conversation can be difficult. Changes in behaviour, relationships, studies, work or everyday life may raise concerns, but they do not automatically confirm drug use. This guide explains how to talk to someone about possible drug use, how to approach the conversation with