Discussion Board- PROBLEMS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN SOCIETY
Part 1
The new D.A.R.E.: Decision-making skills instead of drug lectures
D.A.R.E. envisions a world in which students everywhere are empowered to respect others and choose to lead lives free from violence, substance abuse, and other dangerous behaviors.
1. In your opinion, what distinguishes D.A.R.E. from other similar programs based on the social influence model identified in the textbook?
Go to the website included above and read some of the information provided about the D.A.R.E. Program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program).
2. Name one of the more significant change which has been implemented in the new D.A.R.E. What are some of the Decision-Making Components which are different?
3. What affect do the developers of the program except to see occur with the new format?
Part 2
1. According to the textbook reading, what are some of the most promising drug treatment currently being used and studied to combat cannabis (marijuana) use.
2. Explain why drugs are sometimes used during the initial detoxification phase of treatment.
3. Describe the influence of Alcoholics Anonymous on substance-abuse treatment programs for alcohol and for other substances.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.