Youth Environments and Drugs

How often do you get into disagreements or arguments with your parents?

Almost everyday

One or twice a week

A few times a month

Never

Do you speak with your parents about any problems you may be facing at your school or at your after school activities?

Yes

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

Is there any kind of substance abuse such as excessive drinking or using drugs, that occurs in your household?

Yes

No

Would you say that you are easily pressured by others to try drugs?

Yes

Rarely

No

Have you ever been approached at school and sold drugs?

Yes

No

What was the reason you tried Marijuana?

I wanted to see what it was like to be high

My friends were doing it

I did not want to feel left out by my friends

I wanted to numb the pain I was in from my household issues

When watching certain music videos and seeing the use of drugs or how selling drugs brings you a lot of money, what are the thoughts that go through your mind?

I wish I could have money like that

I wish I could feel the thrill of using drugs

I would never want that kind of lifestyle

I don't think anything of it

Movies such as Scarface, The Godfather etc, have been based on drug selling lifestyles that show the "getting rich quick" effect. What are the thoughts you receive from watching these types of movies?

I want that lifestyle

I do not want that lifestyle

I just enjoy watching movies with a good story-line

I don't think anything of it

Have music videos and movies ever influenced you to try drugs or sell drugs?

Yes, I want to be like those artist that had a hard lifestyle and now are rich.

No, these music videos and movies did not influence me.

Are there in influences in your household that make you want to use drugs? For example, parents that are going through a divorce or fighting a lot, siblings that are currently using drugs, which cause you to be angry or be in emotional distress.

Yes, my parents do fight a lot and make me want to mask the anger

Yes, my sibling(s) currently use a drug and make want to try it with them

No, I am much stronger then my family members

No, no one in my family has substance abuse issues