The use, misuse and abuse of drugs are the result of various factors surrounding a person. It either increases or decreases the possibility of person to use drugs. Risk factors are those influences that increase on the other hand, are those misusing and abusing drugs. Protective factors, on the other hand, are those influences which decreases the chances of using, misusing and abusing drugs.

1. THE RISK AND
PROTECTIVE
FACTORS OF
USING DRUGS
GROUP 3

2. Video

3. Here are few reasons:
1. CURIOSITY
2. PEER PRESSURE
3. COPING
MECHANISM
4. FAMILY INFLUENCE
5. MEDIA INFLUENCE
6. FAMILY PROBLEM
Why young people USE or TRY
drugs?

4. RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR DRUG USE, MISUSE,
ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE
The use, misuse and abuse of drugs are the
result of various factors surrounding a person.
It either increases or decreases the possibility
of person to use drugs.
Risk factors are those influences that increase
on the other hand, are those misusing and
abusing drugs.
Protective factors, on the other hand, are those
influences which decreases the chances of
using, misusing and abusing drugs.

5. RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR DRUG USE, MISUSE,
ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE
According to studies, protective factors
counterbalance the negative effects of risk
factors is highly susceptible to drug use,
misuse, and abuse. Even if the protective
factors are also few it may be enough to work
against the risk factors, more so, if there are
several of these protective influences, These
factors are composed of influences in the
different domains of life. (Doria et al., 2014)

6. RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR DRUG USE, MISUSE,
ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE
DOMAINS OF LIFE
WHICH AFFECT
DRUG USE,
MISUSE AND
ABUSE

7. 01 PERSONAL
Early aggressive Behavior vs. Self-control

8. Risk Factors
o Use of drugs at an early age
o Risk-taking behavior
o Experimentation
o Poor social skills and interaction
o Childhood problems
o Feelings of isolation

9. Protective
Factors
o Self-control behavior
o Good reasoning skills
o Excellent social skills
o Positive interaction with
people
o Sense of belonging

10. 02 FAMILY
Weak Parental Guidance vs. Strong
Parental Guidance

11. Risk Factors
o History and patterns of drug use
o Attitudes toward drug use
o Poor parenting and child rearing
o Inconsistent family rules
o Poor family values
o Poor family ties

12. Protective
Factors
o Good communication with people
o Positive family relationship
o Clear and consistent family rules
o Strong family values
o Positive expectation to child’s success
in family, school and community

13. 03 PEERS AND
FRIENDS
Substance abuse vs Academic excellence

14. Risk Factors
o Association with peers and
friends known to use
gateways drug (cigarettes and
alcohol )
o Preference to stay with peers
and family

15. Protective
Factors
o Association with peers and friends
who do not use gateway drugs
o Formation of friendship
o Reliance on friends for emotional
support
o Inviting friends at home to know the
family

16. 04 School
Availability of Drugs vs. Strong Anti-Drug Policies

17. Risk Factors
o Poor academic
performance
o Lack of commitment to
studies
o Poor attendance in school
o Involvement in fights and
conflicts

18. Protective
Factors
o Good to excellent academic
performance
o Participation to extra-curricular
activities and school
organization
o Interest in attending classes

19. 05 Community
Poverty vs. Strong Community Relationships

20. Risk Factors
o Easy access to gateway
o Poor community organization and
neighborhood relationships
o Poor implementation of community
laws
o Negative attitudes which favor drug
use

21. Protective
Factors
o Strong community relationships
o Active and positive community
programs, projects and activities for the
youth
o Positive attitude which combat drug
use
o Strong community advocacy against
drugs