Secondly, to increase the proportion of adolescents who disapprove of substance abuse.
C-The topic of substance abuse is important because substance abuse has a major impact on families and communities. The effect of substance abuse are cumulative significantly contributing to costly social, physical, mental, and public health problems. Some of these problems include child abuse, suicide, homicide, domestic violence, and AIDS.
D- An emerging issue of this topic is adolescent abuse of prescription. It is believed two factors have led to the increase in abuse. First, the availability of prescription drugs are increasing from many sources including the family medicine cabinet, the internet, and doctors. Second, many adolescents believe that prescription drugs are safer to take than street drugs.
E- This topic would impact me as a P.E. teacher because I am trying to have an impact on the children wellness and health. If the kids have substance abuse issues than it counteracts what I am doing. I would than need to educate the kids on the danger of substance abuse and the impact it can have on their lives. I would want them to live life to the