Reference no: EM133205957 , Length: 4 Pages

As a culture Americans are multi-drug users, which often have far reaching consequences for the individuals participating in use of these substances. In this project you will research a drug of your choice as well as interview two users of the substance. Share what surprise you about this project.

Part 1: Drug User Interviews

Interview two people who have used the drug, alcohol, or tobacco topic you are researching. The questions for the interview must include the following and you can add more if necessary. You must attach the interviews along with their answers to the back of the paper.

How long have they been using the drug?

How did they get started?

How old were they when they started using?

What do they get from the drug?

What kind of physical reactions do they have from their use and have their physical reactions changed over time?

How much money does their habit cost them?

Has their habit cost them anything else i.e. friendships, health?

Who do they hide their drug use from?

Do they want to quit using?

Have they tried to quit?

What keeps them hooked?

What other drugs do they currently use?

What surprised you about the interviews?

Part 2: Paper

Explain how to differentiate between drug use, abuse, and misuse of the drug. The research should include the type of the drug; physical, psychological, and emotional effects of use; short term and long term consequences of use; and possible treatment options. You should be sure to include and evaluate information from the interviews.