There are several efforts directed at teenagers that try to
prevent them from using drugs. These efforts seem to
have been met with mixed results. In this assignment, you
will locate the issues of drug use and prevention among
adolescents.
Address the following in a Word document that is 4-6
pages in length:
What does the literature say are the most important
risk factors associated with adolescent drug use?
From your own perspective, what have been the
trends in adolescent drug use over the past decade?
Are there published statistics that can support your
observations?
• Which drugs do you feel are most commonly
used?
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Do you think drug use has been increasing or
decreasing?
What are 3 ways which have been used to prevent
adolescents from using drugs? Explain.
• Have these approaches been successful?
Explain and provide evidence.
What do you feel are the best methods for treating
adolescents with drug problems? Why?