This site explores way to cope with life’s problems and how to get around the “Pit Falls”
The importance of developing coping skills is that these skills enable an individual to respond to stress in ways which are effective. Individuals who cannot deal with stress effectively often use alcohol and other drugs for relief. Everyone should also be able to recognize and understand the difference between effective and ineffective responses to stress. It is important that they become aware that there are choices available to them when they are in any given situation.