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Aim: The aim of study was to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding prevention of substance abuse among young adults (male). Methodology: Quantitative research approach with Non-Randomized Pre-test Post-test control group design was used for this study. Sample and sampling technique: This study included 100 samples of young adults (Male) recruited into experimental group (n=50) and control group (n=50) and the samples were selected by using Non-Probability Convenient Sampling Technique. Tools and Techniques: The tools used for data collection were Demographic Variables, Structured Knowledge Questionnaire (39 Questions) to assess knowledge, and Five point Likert Scale (24 statements) to assess attitude. Result: In Experimental group Before the administration of Structured Teaching Programme regarding prevention of substance abuse in experimental group with relation to knowledge Majority of Young adults (male) 38 (76%) had moderate knowledge, 11 (22%) had inadequate knowledge and 1 (2%) had adequate knowledge and with relation to attitude 49 (98%) had moderately favorable attitude and 1 (2%) had favorable attitude. After the Administration of Structured Teaching Programme regarding prevention of substance abuse in experimental group with relation to knowledge Majority of Young adults (male), 32 (64%) had moderate knowledge and 18 (36%) had adequate knowledge and with relation to attitude 42 (84%) had moderately favorable attitude and 8 (16%) had favorable attitude. Conclusion: It was concluded that the majority of Young adults (male) exhibited Adequate knowledge score and favorable attitude score in Post-test. The knowledge was increased and attitude was changed of young adults (male) after administering Structured Teaching Programme. This showed that Structured Teaching Programme was effective to increase the knowledge and to change the attitude regarding prevention of substance abuse among young adults (male).