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Risk Factors for Drug Abuse in Youths

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) falls under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and reports on the risk factors for drug use among juveniles. Among these factors are neighborhood characteristics, parental involvement, peer influence, religious involvement, and drug prevention or awareness programs.

In your opinion, which are the top two risk factors for drug use? Why?

Recommend at least two measures to address these factors to reduce the drug use problem among juveniles. Justify your responses.

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As society continues to evolve and our economy tries to level out we've seen an increase in substance as it relates to basic marijuana to abuse of prescription medications. The War on Drugs, as noted and created by President Richard Nixon, has continued to be a focal point for our government and other community organizations. Drugs have been an ongoing battle that continues to plague law enforcement and communities abroad. Below we'll discuss the top two risk factors that I feel impact drug use in the United States as well as recommend two measures to address these factors to reduce the drug use problem among juveniles.

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As society continues to evolve and our economy tries to level out we've seen an increase in substance as it relates to basic marijuana to abuse of prescription medications. The War on Drugs, as noted and created by President Richard Nixon, has continued to be a focal point for our government and other community organizations. Drugs have been an ongoing battle that continues to plague law enforcement and communities abroad. Below we'll discuss the top two risk factors that I feel impact drug use in the United States as well as recommend two measures to address these factors to reduce the drug use ...

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