In efforts to curtail<unk> , governments worldwide introduced several laws prohibiting the possession of almost all varieties of<unk>  drugs during the 20th century. The West's "War on Drugs" however, is now facing increasing criticism. Evidence is insufficient to tell if behavioral interventions help prevent<unk>  in children. One in four adolescents has used an illegal drug and one in ten of those adolescents who need addiction treatment get some type of care. School-based programs are the most commonly used method for drug use education; however, the success rates of these intervention programs is highly dependent on the commitment of participants, and is limited in general. Studies have also shown that home intervention is also effective in decreasing the appeal of drugs.
Recreational drug use
Drug use
Alcohol abuse
Modified risk tobacco product
Alcoholism
Polysubstance use
Tobacco smoking
Chewing tobacco