The use of drugs among children threatens their safety, well-being, and future. Studies conducted by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, show that by the age of twelve and thirteen, some children are already abusing drugs (National Institute on Drug Abuse, n.d.). Drug prevention programs are designed to raise awareness on drugs and prevent, reduce, or reverse the use of drugs. “Prevention is most promising when it is directed at impressionable youngsters. Adolescents are most susceptible to the allure of illicit drugs” (Office of National Drug Control Policy, 1999, para. 2). Anti-drug videos are great tools to use to gain the attention of kids and spread the importance of saying no to drugs.
Summary of Video
Chillz and Lee are known as the school nerds but are stressing out about an upcoming history test (Donald, 2014). Chillz and Lee anticipate that the history test will be complicated; therefore, they plan to stay up all night studying (Donald, 2014). Barnard hears Chillz and Lee’s conversation and interrupts them (Donald, 2014). Barnard informs Chillz and Lee that he has something that will help the …show more content…
The “gateway hypothesis” posits that experimenting with drugs at a young age increases the possibility that more addictive illegal drugs will be utilized later in adulthood (Nkansah-Amankra & Minelli, 2016). The need to “fit in” with a group can influence children to use drugs. Children who are experiencing rejection from family members or other social groups, tend to turn elsewhere to fulfill this need. Children who are forced to deal with various changes in their home environment use drugs as a coping mechanism. For example, parents are separating or getting a divorce. Drugs are easy to access, which is a contributing factor of drug use among kids. Children often view the use of narcotics as being fun or a way to gain popularity among
Summary of Video
Chillz and Lee are known as the school nerds but are stressing out about an upcoming history test (Donald, 2014). Chillz and Lee anticipate that the history test will be complicated; therefore, they plan to stay up all night studying (Donald, 2014). Barnard hears Chillz and Lee’s conversation and interrupts them (Donald, 2014). Barnard informs Chillz and Lee that he has something that will help the …show more content…
The “gateway hypothesis” posits that experimenting with drugs at a young age increases the possibility that more addictive illegal drugs will be utilized later in adulthood (Nkansah-Amankra & Minelli, 2016). The need to “fit in” with a group can influence children to use drugs. Children who are experiencing rejection from family members or other social groups, tend to turn elsewhere to fulfill this need. Children who are forced to deal with various changes in their home environment use drugs as a coping mechanism. For example, parents are separating or getting a divorce. Drugs are easy to access, which is a contributing factor of drug use among kids. Children often view the use of narcotics as being fun or a way to gain popularity among