) Substance abuse covers misuse of a range of mind altering substances. It can have a severe impact on your functioning as well as your physical health.Substance abuse or misuse is formally defined as the continued misuse of any mind-altering substance that severely affects person’s physical and mental health, social situation and responsibilities. (Mentalhealth, 2013)
2) Drug abuse also plays a role in many major social problems, such as drugged driving, violence, stress, and child abuse. Drug abuse can lead to homelessness, crime, and missed work or problems with keeping a job. It harms unborn babies and destroys families. There are different types of treatment for drug abuse. But the best is to prevent drug abuse in the first place. (Nlm.nih.gov ,2014)
3) Find information about the risks of substance abuse, smoking and tobacco. Learn about healthy pregnancy and environmental factors that can affect your health. (Healthycanadians, ,2012)