Previous research indicates that the interrelated aspects of low self esteem and debilitating anxiety play a significant part in drug abuse. As a means of primary prevention this paper suggests the use of relaxation training to develop self esteem and reduce drug abuse. The aims of this paper are to provide an overview of relaxation training and electromyography and focus this approach on the needs of early adolescents as they may relate to the provision of a constructive alternative to drug abuse.
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