1. Content Vocabulary
euphoria
juvenile
drug trafficker

2. Some factors that influence the choices a teen
makes about drug use may include:
Peer pressure
Family members
Role models
Media messages
Perceptions of drug behavior
Misleading information about drug abuse 2

3. Substance Abuse
People abuse drugs for many reasons, such as the belief that drugs will help relieve problems. 3

4. Substance Abuse Some people turn to drugs because:
They are trying to cope with stress and do not know how to deal with problems in healthy ways.
They are seeking relief from physical or emotional pain. 4

5. Substance Abuse Personality
Some people are naturally curious and may try drugs for the experience.
Shyness or discomfort in social situations may lead others to use drugs.
Tension, low self-esteem, and a poor self image are also factors that contribute to drug use. 5

6. Substance Abuse Peer Pressure
Peer pressure is a strong motivator for people to use drugs.
Some people may be influenced by others.
Some people are risk takers. They may naturally be drawn to dangerous behavior. 6

7. Substance Abuse Peer Pressure
Other reasons people may abuse drugs include:
Values. Some may lack strong internal values.
Boredom. Some wrongly believe that taking drugs provides pleasure.
Escape from life’s problems. Some may use drugs as a substitute for something they are missing in their daily lives. 7

8. Substance Abuse The Nature of the Drug
Some drugs cause feelings of pleasure or euphoria.
euphoria
A sense of great well-being and pleasure brought on by some drugs

9. Preventing Drug Abuse
Family support, drug education programs, and legal or social consequences can prevent drug abuse. 9

10. Preventing Drug Abuse The Power of the Family
The best prevention for drug abuse begins at home.
Parents greatly influence the values, life goals, and directions of their children.
Open communication, positive family relationships, and strong opposition to drug abuse all help guide teens away from drugs. 10

11. The Role of Drug Education
Preventing Drug Abuse
The Role of Drug Education
Education about the impact of drugs can prevent drug abuse.
Drug education programs that also teach personal skills, such as refusal skills, can prevent drug abuse. 11

12. Consequences from Society
Preventing Drug Abuse
Consequences from Society
Some teens falsely believe they are protected from prosecution by authorities if caught with drugs as a juvenile.
juvenile
A legal term meaning a person under age 18, a minor

13. Consequences from Society
Preventing Drug Abuse
Consequences from Society
Regardless of a person’s age, harsh punishment awaits a drug trafficker.
drug trafficker
A person involved in the transport and sales of illegal drugs

14. Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary
Define the term euphoria.
euphoria
A sense of great well-being and pleasure brought on by some drugs

15. Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary
What is the legal term to describe a person under age 18?
juvenile
A legal term meaning a person under age 18, a minor