I am proud to say that I am twenty six years old and have never had a sip of alcohol or consumed any kind of drug, not even a cigarette. I, however, am in the minority. According to http://www.drugs.ie.com/ among young adults ages 15-34 approximatly 31.4% in 2006-2007 had used some sort of illicit (1) or illegal drug in their lifetime. Thats an alarming number.
On page 5 in the text I learned that coffee, tea, cocoa, alcohol,otc(over the counter) drugs and tobacco are all licit (2) "drugs" and when used in moderation are socially acceptable. However, researchers have also noticed that the use of alcohol and tobacco are more prevelant than the use of marijuana, heroin and LSD.
Katie Couric did a special on cbs that shed some light into lessening use of maijuana, lsd, and other drugs but the increasing use of percription drugs (such as vicodin and oxycotin). The video is attached below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq_ZdsEhD1o
On page 52 in our text there is a chart that shows some of the risk factors for addiction. On this list there are biological based factors such as adhd, bipolar and depression. Another is psychosocial such as low self esteem, and conflicts. The final is social and cultural environment such as the availability, and peer pressure.
NEW TERMS:
Illicit Drugs- illegal drugs such as cocain, lsd, and marijuana.
Licit Drugs- Legalized drugs such as caffine, alcohol and tobacco.
Conventional Behavior- behavior dictated by custom and tradition, which is oftn disrupted by the forces of rapid technological change.
Low Risk Drug Choices-developing values and attitudes that lead to controlling the use of alcohol and drugs.
Needle Exchange Program-publically funded programs that distribute new, uncontaminated needles to drug addicts in exchange for used injection needles in order to prevent the spread of HIV and Hep. B and C
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