Assisting the Youth and the Ending of My Blog

The youth population is one out of hand fulls of populations that are effected by drug or alcohol use. I wanted to talk a little about the youth population since it is one I enjoyed doing research on for this weeks assignment within the course. I am going to mainly focus my discussion on a method used to help youths that are struggling in this post. During this period of a youths life they are experiencing all sorts of things, from peer pressure, finding themselves, and other such situations. Drug and alcohol use is something they face as well and for some it can lead them down a difficult road. The method used to help youths in situations such as first time users and non users, I found to be interesting to go over. The method is called primary prevention and it aimed at assisting the young population.

It is stated by authors Inaba and Cohen (2011) in the text Uppers, Downers, All Arounders that “primary prevention tries to anticipate and prevent initial drug use” (p. 8.12). This method helps inform non users of drugs and helps first time users in understanding the consequences of the actions they carry out. After hearing about this method and reading information on it, I do feel that is one that can really guidance and assist the younger population. It is said that it is educational, easy to understand, and provides skill building exercises (Inaba & Cohen, 2011, p. 8.12).

On another note I will also like to express the ending of my blogging for now. I had created

this blog for course purposes, but to also share my view on the different subjects of drug and alcohol use. I did very much enjoy my time doing this and I am very happy to have connected with you my fellow classmates as well Instructor Lori Bednarchik. Professor Bednarchik thank you for creating this great project!I do still want to continue blogging, but I will not be doing so constantly. I am three months away from finishing my degree so I will be quite busy with assignments. Although, when I do have free time or when I have something to share as well as discuss I will create a blog post. 

Thank you everyone who took the time to read my postings and visiting my blog! I really appreciate it!

Reference

Inaba, D. S., & Cohen, W. E. (2011). Uppers, Downers, All Arounders Physical and Mental Effects of Psychoactive Drugs (7th ed.). Oregon: CNS Productions, Inc.