Gabriel Parks Hr: 5

Name Class Date 5/9/2022

Section 17-2
Note Taking Guide
Factors Affecting Drug Abuse (pp. 434-437)

Risk Factors
1. Complete the table about risk factors that affect drug abuse.
Use the terms from the box below.

Family factors Social factors Personal factors

Risk Factor Example

a. Family factors poor relationships at home

b. Social factors drug-abusing peer group

c.
Personal factors low self-esteem

Protective Factors

2. Complete the graphic organizer about protective factors that help you
avoid drug abuse. Use the phrases from the box below.

parental awareness strong bonds to school

commitment to success supportive friends
clear family rules believe drug abuse is unacceptable

Main Idea: Having strong protective factors

in your life will help you stay drug free.

Family Factors Social Factors Personal Factors

a. Parental c. Supportive Commitment

awareness friends to sucess

b. Clear family d. Strong bonds Believe drug abuse

rules to school is unacceptable

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Section 17-2
Quiz
Write the letter of the correct answer in the space provided.

1. Teens who feel distant from family members are

a. usually more likely to abuse drugs.
b. protected from drug abuse.
c. less influencedby their peers.
d. not influenced by family risk factors.

2. What type of risk factor for drug abuse is competitive pressure?

a. personal factor
b. family factor
c. social factor
d. protective factor

3. Which choice is a personal risk factor for drug abuse?

a. having low self-esteem
b. having a low level of stress
c. having parents who do not use drugs
d. believing that drug abuse is unacceptable

4. Protective family factors include

a. weak family bonds.
b. clear family rules.
c. weak bonds to school.
d. alienation from parents.

5. A commitment to success in academics is

a. a protective factor against drug abuse.
b. a personal risk factor for drug abuse.
c. a social risk factor for drug abuse.
d. unrelated to risk of drug abuse.

Decide whether each statement is true or false. Write true or false in the space provided.

T 6. Drug use is often influenced by a combination of factors.

T 7. Poor family relationships are a risk factor for teen drug abuse.
F 8. Use of drugs by role models is a protective factor against drug use.
F 9. Teens who feel good about themselves are more likely to use drugs.
T
10. Teens are less likely to use drugs when they have supportive friends.

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