Substance Use Prevention

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.