General Info
what is a drug?
A substance, other than food or vitamins, that upon entering the body in small amounts alters one’s physical, mental, or emotional state.
Define risk factor
A risk factor is any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury
What are the three levels of prevention?
Primary, secondary, or tertiary
What do you think is our most serious drug problem? Why?
Answer Varies
How many deaths in America are due to alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drug use?
1/4 of 2.5 million deaths
Name the 2 sources of risk factors that contribute to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse.
Inherited and Environmental
Name one out of the four elements of prevention and give an example
education, treatment, public policy, and enforcement
What are your thoughts about the link between drug use and crime rates?
Answer vary
What is the #1 drug abused in America?
Alcohol
Name 1 environmental risk factor and give an example.
Personal, Home & Family Life. School & Peer Groups, and sociocultural environment.
What has the government done to tackle the drug problem in the U.S.?
Ex: Money spent on drug prevention education, treatment program, and research/
Is addiction a disease or a choice?
Answer Varies