Preventing Drug and Alcohol Addiction Before it Starts Addiction, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 11, 20205 Ways of Preventing Drug and Alcohol Addiction 1. Cope with stress in healthy ways Many people begin using drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with the daily stresses of life. This temporary fix leads users down a dangerous road of constantly needing more to soothe their pain, stress, and tension. Implementing alternative…