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In the fight against drug abuse, scare tactics don’t work

Scare tactics can trigger the behaviours they are meant to prevent. [Courtesy]

Do you remember the massive public health campaigns designed to combat smoking? You may have seen the adverts, posters and may even have one that sticks in your mind.

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