Discussion Questions
1- Why do you think people start using drugs?
A. I’ve never used drugs, so I really don’t know. It’s most likely curiosity and peer pressure.
2- What would happen if your child began using drugs?
A. I would try to stop her from using drugs by spending more time with her so she has no time to do drugs.
3- Have you ever known anyone who used drugs?
A. Yes, I do know a guy from grad school and he’s openly taking marijuana and openly supporting legalizing other drugs.
4- As a teen, how often would you have faced some kind of drug situation?
A. I’ve never put myself in a situation where I’d receive drugs. I’d stay away from those people and place with drugs.
5- Do you believe addiction is a disease, choice, or other? Why?
A. It’s somewhere between a choice and a disease. Initially it feels like a choice. Addiction isn’t really a choice, it’s a temptation.
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A. Say no, then walk away. Saying no isn’t enough, you have to walk away, too. It takes courage.
7- Have you ever helped someone in a drug situation?
A. No, because I’ve never put myself in a situation with people with drugs. I stayed away at all costs.
8- Do you think people should talk more or less about addiction? Why?
A. We talk too much about addiction but we don’t do enough. We need to have people do things more constructive than talking about drugs.
9- Should the legal drinking age be higher or lower? Why?
A. Lower, because alcohol is part of our society. Kids should learn more about alcohol at a younger age.
10- Should the legal smoking age be higher or lower? Why?
A. Higher, because smoking is bad for you, alcohol is not. Alcohol abuse is
A. I’ve never used drugs, so I really don’t know. It’s most likely curiosity and peer pressure.
2- What would happen if your child began using drugs?
A. I would try to stop her from using drugs by spending more time with her so she has no time to do drugs.
3- Have you ever known anyone who used drugs?
A. Yes, I do know a guy from grad school and he’s openly taking marijuana and openly supporting legalizing other drugs.
4- As a teen, how often would you have faced some kind of drug situation?
A. I’ve never put myself in a situation where I’d receive drugs. I’d stay away from those people and place with drugs.
5- Do you believe addiction is a disease, choice, or other? Why?
A. It’s somewhere between a choice and a disease. Initially it feels like a choice. Addiction isn’t really a choice, it’s a temptation.
6- …show more content…
A. Say no, then walk away. Saying no isn’t enough, you have to walk away, too. It takes courage.
7- Have you ever helped someone in a drug situation?
A. No, because I’ve never put myself in a situation with people with drugs. I stayed away at all costs.
8- Do you think people should talk more or less about addiction? Why?
A. We talk too much about addiction but we don’t do enough. We need to have people do things more constructive than talking about drugs.
9- Should the legal drinking age be higher or lower? Why?
A. Lower, because alcohol is part of our society. Kids should learn more about alcohol at a younger age.
10- Should the legal smoking age be higher or lower? Why?
A. Higher, because smoking is bad for you, alcohol is not. Alcohol abuse is