drug addiction prevention in elementary schools

the linear and single factor attitude towards human being behavior (in the range of normality and abnormality) is no longer valid. currently human being is considered a live and dynamic system and behavioral problems, fluctuating mood states, mental illnesses and disturbances of personality are no exclusions from this ‘system’. a comprehensive holistic and systematic approach in this regard is required. substance abuse and dependence is also an outcome of a complex network of interactive relations and multiple elements involved. therefore, applying the holistic approach after and before treatments (during prevention) is a necessity. in other words, development of prevention programs in schools should be set according to cutting edge scientific findings and strong theories and offered in a research based, scientific and holistic format. this article explains different approaches to substance use prevention in early ages.