Substance Use Prevention
Create a discussion regarding the prevention of substance use among youth. Include the following:
• Analyze risk and protective factors that influence this behavior.
• Develop a plan that incorporates various cessation and prevention strategies.
1. Find your own research on programs that are geared toward youth.
2. Discuss efficacy rates and factors that may improve them.
• Assess the ethical and legal factors associated with working with youth who have substance-use issues. Utilize your own state laws in your discussion (for example, disclosure to parent or guardian).
• Provide validation and support for assertions by including relevant examples and supporting evidence.
