Preventing Drug and Alcohol Addiction Before it StartsAddiction, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 11, 20205 Ways of Preventing Drug and Alcohol Addiction1. Cope with stress in healthy waysMany 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 coping methods…