Do you agree that substance abuse is a disease? Why or why not?
How do various drugs and alcohol affect brain function and chemistry?
What are some neurological risks associated with drug and/or alcohol use?
How does addiction get hard-wired into the brain?
Discuss some treatments and/or cures for drug and alcohol addiction.
What are some of these treatments' drawbacks?
How can drug addiction spin off into other health crises?
If you had a friend with a substance abuse problem, what advice would you give them?