Psychological and Educational Prerequisites for Primary Prevention of Drug Addiction among Students

The article deals with the organization of primary prevention of drug abuse in an institution of higher education. Effective psychological and educational prerequisites include: early detection of illegal use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; raising students' awareness of the legal consequences of abusing narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; informing all participants in educational process on how to obtain medical and social help in the regions they live (are educated); organizing of educational activities in a higher school aiming at creation of possibilities for students to take part in active prosocial work; development of psychological and educational competency of teachers and parents (or legal representatives) in the field of prevention of addictive behavior among the youth; arrangement, carrying out and methodological support for peer training; psychological assistance for students, including educational and developmental work, psychological help and support, as well as psychological counselling.