{"id":2046,"date":"2016-09-21T15:22:08","date_gmt":"2016-09-21T15:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=2046"},"modified":"2018-07-18T02:54:10","modified_gmt":"2018-07-18T02:54:10","slug":"assignment-substance-abuse","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-buffalo-wmopen-collegesuccess\/chapter\/assignment-substance-abuse\/","title":{"raw":"Assignment: Substance Abuse","rendered":"Assignment: Substance Abuse"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>Objectives<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Explain\u00a0what substance use and abuse is\u00a0and identify\u00a0the warning signs that help may be needed<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Identify resources for further information and guidance about substance abuse<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Pick a topic: Choose alcohol or one of the drugs discussed in this section on Substance Abuse.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Consider the following scenario: You suspect that one of your college friends\u00a0may be abusing this drug. Your goal is to educate yourself about the signs of abuse and collect resources that you can share with him\/her.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Visit one of the following Web sites to get initial relevant information on your topic. You can research other sites, if you chose a topic that's not listed here.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/easyread.drugabuse.gov\/content\/signs-cigarette-and-tobacco-use-and-addiction\">Cigarettes\/Tobacco<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/easyread.drugabuse.gov\/content\/signs-alcohol-abuse-and-addiction\">Alcohol<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/easyread.drugabuse.gov\/content\/signs-marijuana-use-and-addiction\">Marijuana<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/easyread.drugabuse.gov\/content\/signs-cocaine-use-and-addiction\">Cocaine<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/easyread.drugabuse.gov\/content\/signs-heroin-use-and-addiction\">Heroin<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/easyread.drugabuse.gov\/content\/signs-meth-use-and-addiction\">Meth<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/easyread.drugabuse.gov\/content\/signs-pain-medicine-abuse-and-addiction\">Prescription Pain Medicines<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Research additional\u00a0sites to identify local resources where someone like your friend might go, or places to call, for help.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Write a 2-page letter to the fictional\u00a0friend in which you share your concerns about his\/her behavior and offer to help. Be sure to touch on\u00a0the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The type of substance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The behavior(s) you've noticed your friend engaging in that worry you and cause\u00a0you to suspect a substance abuse problem<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The source of your information, which you're sharing with your friend. For example: \"I learned about the signs of heroin abuse from this Web site: . . .\"<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Why you think your friend should\u00a0quit using or cut down<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Your suggestions for what your friend should\u00a0do and where to seek\u00a0help. 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You can research other sites, if you chose a topic that&#8217;s not listed here.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/easyread.drugabuse.gov\/content\/signs-cigarette-and-tobacco-use-and-addiction\">Cigarettes\/Tobacco<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/easyread.drugabuse.gov\/content\/signs-alcohol-abuse-and-addiction\">Alcohol<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/easyread.drugabuse.gov\/content\/signs-marijuana-use-and-addiction\">Marijuana<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/easyread.drugabuse.gov\/content\/signs-cocaine-use-and-addiction\">Cocaine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/easyread.drugabuse.gov\/content\/signs-heroin-use-and-addiction\">Heroin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/easyread.drugabuse.gov\/content\/signs-meth-use-and-addiction\">Meth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/easyread.drugabuse.gov\/content\/signs-pain-medicine-abuse-and-addiction\">Prescription Pain Medicines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Research additional\u00a0sites to identify local resources where someone like your friend might go, or places to call, for help.<\/li>\n<li>Write a 2-page letter to the fictional\u00a0friend in which you share your concerns about his\/her behavior and offer to help. 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