ways to prevent

• Learn to say NO - practice resistance skills - peer pressure is one of the common reason (aside from imitating from parents) why teenagers engage in smoking and drinking alcohol
• Always have a set of goals or dreams in mind - always bear in mind the dreams and goals that you have - setting this will allow you have a clear pathway that you want to go through
• Be  knowledgeable - having knowledge about gateway drugs is a big factor to prevent it
• Know the policies about gateway drugs - always remember to follow policies and laws about gateway drugs specifically in family, school and community