In today's society, a greater variety of drugs are used, drugs have become easily accessible, and drugs are more susceptible from being misused. Medications are often misused due to people's lack of education about how they should be taken or the possible consequences of taking them. Drug education consists of planned information and skills that are relevant to living in a world where drugs are increasingly commonly misused (Wikipedia, 2013). For teachers, implementing drug education can help individuals gain knowledge about the drugs they may be introduced to or come into contact with, and help prevent drug use and drug abuse. drug abuse among students in the class. By obtaining this information, prevention can be extended to the community. The first step when beginning to implement drug education in a classroom or school is for the individual studying the topic to determine why implementation is important (Planned Parenthood, 2013). , by. 12). There are three main reasons why teachers found the implementation important. The first reason is that students are more likely to come into contact with drugs by hearing about them or using them. By implementing a program in a classroom or school, it can help individuals gain knowledge on the subject. The goal is to help individuals make healthy, responsible decisions about drugs, now and in the future, that will reflect their identity and morals (Planned Parenthood, 2013). The second reason is to help promote a healthy lifestyle among students. Teachers believe that by involving students in drug education programs, it can help improve their well-being, so that healthy lifestyles are middle of paper ... education. " Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, November 17, 2013. Web. November 20, 2013. .G, Botvin. “School education for the prevention of drug abuse”. UNODC, nd Web, November 14, 2013. Sex education." Sexual and Reproductive Health - Sex Education - Planned Parenthood. Np, nd Web. March 15, 2013. “KidsHealth.” Talk to your child about drugs. Np, nd Web. November 18, 2013. .Mullins, Patricia. “APS Observer – Teaching Tips.” APS Observer - Teaching advice, October 1, 2001. Web November 19.. 2013. .