In many western countries access to drugs, tobacco and alcohol is fairly easy, in most countries tobacco and alcohol is legal while in some countries certain drugs such as marijuana is legal too. There is a potential downside, however, which is possible addiction.

What constitutes the dangerous route from a natural and relaxed attitude to, say, alcohol to actual addiction? What are the alarm signals? How does one learn to deal with these matters?

Keynote speakers on drugs, tobacco and alcohol use will often focus on alcohol problems and alcoholism. However, drugs and drug addiction is also a common topic.

Alcohol, tobacco and to some degree drugs are well known around the world. Teenagers in many countries will also get exposed to marihuana.