21. Influences on Drug Use The graph below shows the percentage of US high- school seniors reporting their use of alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine from the 70s to the late 90s. Drug use increased during the 70s. Then with increased drug education and a more realistic and deglamorized media depiction of taking drugs, drug used declined sharply. After the early 90s, drugs were again glamorized is some music and films.
22. Influences on Drug Use The use of drugs is based on biological, psychological, and social-cultural influences.
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25. Marijuana Use The use of marijuana in teenagers is directly related to the “perceived risk” involved with the drug.
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Editor's Notes
Preview Question 10: What are dependence and addiction? Can substance abusers overcome their addictions?
Addictive drugs quickly corrupt: After taking drugs only (perhaps) 10% become addict. Addiction cannot be overcome voluntarily: It can be to a large extent. Addiction not different than repetitive pleasure-seeking behaviors: Indeed. But should we stretch the concept to cover social behaviors?
Preview Question 11: What are depressants, and what are their effects?
Preview Question 12: What are stimulants, and what are their effects?
Preview Question 13: What are hallucinogens, and what are their effects?
Preview Question 14: Why do some people become regular users of consciousness-altering drugs?