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There are several efforts directed at teenagers that try to prevent them from using drugs. These efforts seem to have been met with mixed results. In this assignment, you will locate the issues of drug use and prevention among adolescents.

1. What does the literature say are the most important risk factors associated with adolescent drug use?

2. From a personal perspective, what have been the trends in adolescent drug use over the past decade? Are there published statistics that can support this?

3. Which drugs are most commonly used?

4. Is drug use has been increasing or decreasing?

5. What are 3 ways which have been used to prevent adolescents from using drugs? Explain.

6. Have these approaches been successful? Explain and provide evidence.

7. What are the best methods for treating adolescents with drug problems? Why?