Ideas in this flowchart

• Substance use creates health risks and can be reduced through awareness and proven strategies.
• The substances addressed are alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
• Substance use poses risks to mental and physical health.
• Pregnant women and adolescents are particularly at risk.
• Raising awareness about the health risks can support prevention.
• Proven strategies can reduce substance use.
• Fiscal measures can be used to reduce substance use.
• One fiscal measure is increasing excise taxes.
• Regulatory instruments can be used to reduce substance use.
• Comprehensive restrictions on advertising can limit substance promotion.
• Minimum age requirements can restrict substance use.
• Restrictions on smoking in public places can reduce exposure and use.