1) List and discuss the recognized risk factors for abuse of drugs and alcohol. Formulate strategies for reducing risk in your own community.

Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You must use at least one scholarly source other than your text book to complete this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in 6th edition APA style.

2) Explain the personal and community impacts of drug and alcohol abuse in America. Provide specific examples of these impacts.

Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You must use at least one scholarly source other than your text book to complete this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in 6th edition APA style.

3) Provide examples of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention applied to drug abuse and prevention. From your learning here, and your own experiences, which of these approaches do you expect to be most effective?

Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You must use at least one scholarly source other than your text book to complete this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in 6th edition APA style.

4) Search for and read "The U. S. Healthcare System 2010: Problems, Principles, and Potential Solutions." Do you agree with the author's assessment of American healthcare today? Why or why not? What is your own view of the most important steps needed to improve healthcare in our nation today?

Your response should be at least 500 words in length. You must use at least one scholarly source other than and including your text book to complete this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.