Look at recent national/state surveys of drug use and compare them from past years and identify the most significant changes. (Don't forget to cite the source you used.) Do you think this survey provides good data for assessing the youth risks? (consider the size of the population surveyed and frequency) Based on reviewing the surveys, what are the current trends around the use of the 3 gateway drugs (alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana) What do the most recent statistics say? Have the numbers increased? Decreased? Or remained the same? The new trend of “Vaping/E-Cigarettes” (are they a safe alternative? what are the findings? does it contribute to other drug use?)
Recent survey shows that there is increase in the consumption of alcohol as well as cigarettes. The young generation are more indulge in the drug intake such as marijuana etc. They are more prone to the diseases. Recent studies shows that the number of chain smokers has been increased and most of them are college going students.
The alternative for the smoking that has been now adays introduce is not that much effective in reducing the number of cigarettes. Alcohol consumption has become one of the status symbol for people. The E-cigarette has become more harmful for the people as they have mind set that it doesn't damage lungs or create any side effects.
Look at recent national/state surveys of drug use and compare them from past years and identify...
Look at recent national/state surveys of drug use and compare them from past years and identify the most significant changes.Do you think this survey provides good data for assessing the youth risks? (consider the size of the population surveyed and frequency) Based on reviewing the surveys, what are the current trends around the use of the 3 gateway drugs (alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana) What do the most recent statistics say? Have the numbers increased? Decreased? Or remained the same? The...
Please answer all these questions. what are the current trends around the use of the 3 gateway drugs (alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana) What do the most recent statistics say? Have the numbers increased? Decreased? Or remained the same? The new trend of “Vaping/E-Cigarettes” (are they a safe alternative? what are the findings? does it contribute to other drug use?)
Many teenagers participate in risk behaviors that threaten their current and future health. Substance use, violence, and unprotected sexual intercourse are responsible for much of the mortality and morbidity experienced in adolescence and early adulthood.1 While older adults are vulnerable to illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, adolescents are threatened by homicide, suicide, car accidents, and AIDS — ailments that are behavioral and, therefore, preventable.2 There is growing recognition that teens who engage in risk behaviors often participate...