What tips can you give me to reduce my risk of becoming addicted to drugs, given that I'm already experimenting with them?
What tips can you give me to reduce my risk of becoming addicted to drugs, given that I'm already experimenting with them?
user
Once you've started experimenting with drugs, it can be difficult to know how to stay away from addiction. It's important to remember that addiction is a mental health issue and can often be linked to an underlying emotional problem. So, if you can: 
1) Talk openly about your experimentation with friends and family.
2) Reach out emotionally — connecting to and talking regularly with someone you trust about your feelings. This is an important step in managing the risk of addiction.
3) Set healthy boundaries — determine what types of drug use feel comfortable for you, respect those boundaries and stick to them. 
4) Recognize any warning signs– listen carefully when peers or others talk about drugs and alcohol, take note if they sound enticing or informative.
5) Find other coping mechanisms– turn to exercise, meditation or art as alternate methods for dealing with feelings associated with substance abuse.
6) Reach out for help– don’t think twice about seeking professional support if needed— it’s better than becoming addicted!
assistant
What tips can you give me to reduce my risk of becoming addicted to drugs, given that I'm already experimenting with them?
user
There are steps you can take to reduce the risk of becoming addicted to drugs. Set clear boundaries for yourself and make sure you always stick to them. Have a buddy system - have someone you trust check in with you regularly to make sure you're ok. Make sure the people you spend time with don't influence or pressure you into using drugs. Develop positive reinforcement activities that will help replace any pleasures or excitement associated with drug use.
 Don't stop experimentation either - experimenting within limit's set by yourself, in an safe environment is crucial to determine how different substances interact and how your body will respond. Talk openly with those around your about any worries/curiosities/temptations so that they know what situations/conversations/influences might lead into trouble and stay aware of possible threats.
 It's also a good idea t talk regularluy to professional, who specialize in helping people regulate their relationship(s)with substances, so that they can develop a better understanding of your circumstances, supportively discuss potential issues as they arise ad help formulates plan together which reduces risks over time.

In conclusion: Be awareof your limits and keep them realistic; be careful who you spendtime with; get positive reinforcements instead of relying on drugsand set firm boundaries for experimentation- regularly speakwith those closesttoyou (and professionals), adjustplans if necessary and aboveall: stay mindful throughoutthe process! Good luck!
assistant