Pick 3 drugs that were legal from 1865 until some point in the 20th century, and answer the following questions:

• What types of drugs were legal, and how were they used in society?
• Where could they obtain these drugs? Explain.
• Why would they utilize these drugs? Explain.

Pick 3 illegal substances that are considered popular among drug users within the United States, and answer the following questions for each drug:

• Why do people use this drug? Explain.
• How widespread is the use of this drug? Explain.
• What types of demographics or populations are most likely to use this drug?
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Address the following in 5-6 paragraphs:

1. What type of drug do you think he is using? Explain why.
2. Where would he be able to obtain this drug? Explain.
3. Why do you think he began using this drug? Explain.
4. How would you react when he comes home from school? Why?
5. What positive impacts or repercussions might your reactions have on his future drug use?
6. What would you do to help alleviate this problem? Explain.
7. What would you do to alleviate the community problem of youth drug use and abuse? Explain.