Discussion Board-HUMS 113 – PROBLEMS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN SOCIETY

Chapter 17 - Reading

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https://www.dare.org/the-new-d-a-r-e-decision-making-skills-instead-of-drug-lectures/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://www.dare.org/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

1.  In your opinion, what distinguishes D.A.R.E. from other similar programs based on the social influence model identified in the textbook?  

Please 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). Copy and paste it into your browser or click the little arrow beside the website.  

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? 

Chapter 18 Reading

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.