This document provides guidelines for a research assignment on drug use and prevention among adolescents. The assignment asks students to address risk factors for adolescent drug use, trends in drug use over the past decade supported by statistics, commonly used drugs, whether drug use has increased or decreased, three drug prevention approaches and their effectiveness, and the best treatment methods for adolescents with drug problems. The paper must be 1,500-2,000 words and use APA formatting with all sources referenced.

1. 1500 TO 2000 WORDS
25% OR LESS OV SCORE
APA FORMAT
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 research the
issues of drug use and prevention among adolescents.
Assignment Guidelines
Address the following in a Word document that is 1,500-2,000
words in length:
What does the literature say are the most important risk factors
associated with adolescent drug use?
From your own perspective, what have been the trends in
adolescent drug use over the past decade? Are there published
statistics that can support your observations?
Which drugs do you feel are most commonly used?
Do you think drug use has been increasing or decreasing?
o What are 3 ways in which have been used to prevent
adolescents from using drugs? Explain.
Have these approaches been successful? Explain and provide
evidence.
What do you feel are the best methods for treating adolescents
with drug problems? Why?
All sources must be referenced using APA style.