Drug Cartels/Violence
Drug Trafficking
Drug Addiction
Drug Prevention/Treatment
Drug Addiction Causes/Risk Factors
100
How many people have died in Mexico since 2006 due to drug trafficking?
36,000 People
100
Who is the United States' main drug supplier?
Mexico
100
How many Americans use illicit drugs this year?
25,000,000
100
What is one example of a self-help group?
Narcotics anonymous
100
Who is most likely to become drug addicts?unmarried or married?
Unmarried
200
How many bodies were found in the mass graves in La Joya, Tamaulipas?
183 bodies
200
How many people are currently employed in the drug trafficking business?
48,000 people
200
At what age do most people begin using drugs?
12 years old
200
What is one type of treatment center
Rehabilitation center
200
What gender is most likely to become drug addicts?
Males
300
How old was the girl who was killed in Acapulco, Mexico?
4 years old
300
What percent of the world trade does drug trafficking make?
8 %
300
What percent of people between the age of 12 and 25 have used illicit drugs?
43%
300
Who created the "just say no" program?
Nancy Reagan
300
Whats one example of a biological Factor that can increase a persons chance of becoming a drug addict?
Genes and family history
400
What are 3 of the 7 major cartels in Mexico?
Sinaloa, Gulf, los Zetas, Beltran-Leyva, Juarez, Tijuana,or la Familia Michoacan Cartel
400
How Many troops has President Calderon sent out to combat drug cartels?
45,000 troops
400
What percent of people between the ages of 12-25 are frequent drug users?
13%
400
What are two ways to prevent drug use?
Increasing physical activities, Joining youth groups, Reducing stress, or learning about the risks of drugs?
400
What do drug chemicals do to your brain?
They activate the brain's reward system
500
In how many US cities were Mexican drug cartels present in?
230 cities
500
How much money do drug cartels make?
40-45 billion USD
500
In 2008, how many people used illicit drugs in Mexico?
4.5 million
500
What is one way to avoid relapsing into drug abuse?
Avoid High risk situations, Get help immediately if using the drug again, Continue with treatment after recovering
500
What age group is most likely to become drug addicts?
18-44
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