Awareness and education play a critical role in preventing abuse from the use of mind-altering substances (alcohol and drugs) and are at a crucial point today. We will be looking at some of these issues and shining a light on some high points. Addiction can be defined as compulsive drug-seeking behavior. It can be recognized as such when the acquisition and use of drugs become the most important activity in the user’s life. In addition to serious medical and social consequenc