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The article focuses on the factors in the social context that may influence the attitudes toward drugs and their use. It explores the perception of 12th graders' friends and parents on disapproval of drug use and the degree of direct exposure to drug users. It discusses the proportions of friends of eight, 10th and 12th graders who use drugs and the perceived availability of the drugs. It says that attitudes toward the use of drugs such as marijuana change during the course of the study.

An essay is presented about the social conditions in the 1970s. The author cites her experiences living at that time in which she describes a bleak picture of the social conditions of the period. She compares the 1970s as a rude awakening from the dreaming and the ideals of the 1960s, where the drugs got heavier and the crime rate spiked. Although she stated it was a dark time in history, she reminisces about the good times and admits that the was not that bad.

The article focuses on the prevalence of drug use among American college students in the U.S. It reports that in 2008, the annual prevalence of use rates for any illicit drug among college students is 35 percent, while high school graduates not in college is 37 percent. The use of marijuana among college students is 32%, while those of the same age not in college have 33%. However, the daily use of marijuana is lower among college students, with 3.9%-7.0% ratio.

The article focuses on the social context of drug abuse among Americans in the U.S. It discusses the three important features of social environment which include the peer group's norms about drug use, the amount of direct exposure to drug use through friends and others, and the perceived availability of drugs. It examines the aforementioned factors among young adult population.

The article focuses on the attitudes and beliefs of young adult Americans in the U.S. about drugs. It reports that marijuana is seen as the least risky of the illicit drugs, while lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is deemed to be dangerous. Young adults perceived cocaine use to be risky compared to 12th graders, who only have had less experience. In addition, young adults have been more cautious about heroin use than 12th graders.

The article discusses the trends of drug use among Americans in early and middle adulthood in the U.S. It reports that in 1992 or 1993, long term declines among young adults in the annual prevalence of several drugs came out to end. The use of cocaine increased with age, while inhalant use has dropped with age. In addition, the use of ecstacy (MDMA) rose in 2001 from a drop in 1991.

The article discusses the prevalence of drug use among Americans in early and middle adulthood according to the survey conducted by Monitoring the Future in the U.S. It describes the details of the panel studies on representative samples. In addition, several tables reflecting the results of the survey are presented.

The article offers the findings of the survey conducted by Monitoring the Future (MTF) about psychoactive drug abuse among Americans aged 19-50 in the U.S. Drugs and prevalence intervals are discussed, together with the presentation of results in tabular form. It contains data on older age bands based on the longer term follow-up surveys on ages 35-50.

The article focuses on the use of steroids and performance-enhancing drugs in U.S. society. While the use of such drugs in sports receives the most publicity, their sales are a multi-billion dollar business, and celebrities from other fields, such as Mary J. Blige in music and Sylvester Stallone in motion pictures, have been named as users. Medical researchers are engaged in a heated debate over whether such drugs should be in general use to retard the aging process. INSET: Youth Movement.

The article focuses on the fact that although the U.S. economy is slowing down, the country is showing favourable long-term trends. Attention is paid to areas seeing improvement such as racial and cultural diversity, violent crime, and teenage drug use. A non-white majority, the rise in the Hispanic population, religious fundamentalism, trends towards European-style secularism, the religious right, racial integration, health care problems, and the decrease in social mobility are discussed.

The article reports on drug use among teachers in Great Britain. The author discusses differences in public perception of teachers who use drugs recreationally and those who drink alcohol outside of school, and she addresses the question of whether teachers have a duty to be positive role models and stay away from drugs. She includes teachers' stories of drug use, their descriptions of after-effects in the classroom, and their recommendations for updating drug use prevention lessons. INSETS: Crime then punishment;Who takes what.

Reports on the formation of a national partnership of African-American professional associations to promote more effective policies and practices to address chronic societal problems of drug abuse in the U.S. Organizations involved with the coalition; Account of the overall strategy of the coalition's activities; Benefits of the move for the society.

Explores the key concerns and perceptions of learners on dagga-related problems in South Africa. Factors influencing the use of dagga; Effects of excessive and long term use of dagga; Importance of a proactive strategy in addressing dagga-related problems.

Deals with United States' (US) struggle to reduce drug use. Annual deaths caused by illegal drugs in the US; Social problems connected to drug abuse; Death rate of untreated drug addicts; Changes implemented by the National Drug Control Strategy.

Reports on therapeutic boarding schools for troubled teenagers in the United States. Cost of the programs; Effect of self esteem on the behavior of children; Karl Schlachter, who was admitted to a program for drug and discipline problems; Reasons for drug and discipline problems in teenagers.

Discusses the cultural differences that exist in the extent and kinds of problems that result from drug use. Policies of the United States to curb drug traffic; Alternative approaches to reduce drug-related problems; Reasons why the harm reduction approach to drug use is controversial.

Focuses on the impact of drug addiction on Jewish life and beliefs. Accounts on the use of drugs of prominent Jewish personalities; Association between psychedelic drugs and spirituality; Insights on psychedelic/mystic consciousness; Implications of the Jewish law on drug use.

Problems of early parenthood drug abuse. School dropout rate and low self-esteem posing threat to survival of Black community; Descriptions of programs set up to assist Black youth; Addicts Rehabilitation Center, New York City; Ada S. McKinley Educational Service Center, Chicago, Ill.; ACT-SO (NAACP); Adolescent Mothers Initiative Program (NCNW); Male Responsibility (National Urban League); United Negro College Fund/Citicorp Mentor Program.

Discusses the devastating impact drug traffic, particularly the crack trade, is having on the lives of women and children across the nation. Availability of crack; Why women turn to drugs; Childhood trauma and drug addiction; Crime in inner cities; Deterioration of neighborhoods; Children on drugs; Drugs and pregnancy.

Focuses on Robert Downey Jr.'s drug problems, and the problem of drug abuse in Hollywood. Downey's arrests and incarceration; The reemergence of heroin as the drug of choice in Hollywood; How high-profile addicts and death have done little to dissuade celebrities from indulging themselves; Hollywood's MacArthur Park; Downey's early drug use; The Musicians Assistance Program (MAP); Comments of Michael Hoffman, Larry Gross, Danny Boyle, Jerry Stahl, and Robert Downey Sr.

Presents an article titled `Looking After' taken from a book of the same title about the author's memoirs.

Reports on the problem of drug trafficking in Rome, Italy. Public demonstrations against the presence of drug pushers in the city; Prevalence of drug trafficking; Crimes related to drug trafficking; Role of Italy in the global narcotics trade; Challenges faced by the government in dealing with the drug problem; Impact of the drug problem on society.

In 1988 Congress passed a resolution proclaiming its goal of a drug-free U.S. by 1995. The U.S. drug policy has failed persistently over the decades because it has preferred such rhetoric to reality, and moralism to pragmatism. Politicians confess their youthful indiscretions, then call for tougher drug laws. Drug control officials make assertions with no basis in fact or science. Police officers, generals, politicians, and guardians of public morals qualify as drug czars but not, to date, a single doctor or public health figure. Independent commissions are appointed to evaluate drug policies, only to see their recommendations ignored as politically risky. And drug policies are designed, implemented, and enforced with virtually no input from the millions of Americans they affect most drug users. Drug abuse is a serious problem; both for individual citizens and society at large, but the war on drugs has made matters worse, not better.

Today drugs pervade every aspect of American society, from the schoolyard to the workplace. And, many fear, drug abuse is undermining our nation's most important institutions from police departments to hospitals. A look at the spread of drugs and drug-related crime throughout America shows why millions of Americans are now demanding an all-out war on drugs.

Features an interview with five teenagers who have firsthand experience with drugs. Extent of drug problem for today's teens; Factors that lure teenagers to drugs; Effects of drugs; Means and processes of getting out of drugs; Data about drugs. INSET: Where to get help..

A group of legal scholars, medical authorities, and government officials reflect on America's drug problem, why Americans are using more drugs, and whether there are better ways to discourage drug use than putting traffickers and dealers in jail.

Probes into the nature of the glamorization of drug abuse in fashion and motion picture industry. Glamour of self-destruction; Government policy on drug abuse presentation on film and video; Films about drug abuse; Music and music videos on drug abuse; Drug abuse as fashion trend; Drug abuse glamour as reflection of cultural shifts; Marketing the idea of drug use as a consumer choice.

New facts, new enemies. Once a street menace, narcotics turn into a national security threat. A look at the business that sickens and kills; combatting drug smuggling and use.

Opinion. America is not winning the war against drugs in the popular perception. As a result, a good many people are suggesting it is time to quit, arguing that legalization of marijuana and cocaine would eliminate drug crime and reduce the profits from vice. But this is the wrong approach. In order to win the war, we must attack the demand, and in order to do this we must reach a consensus.

Analyzes the social consequences of the excessive use of marijuana in the U.S. Background on the physiological effects of marijuana use; Significance of the prevalence of marijuana use among the youth to their role in solving the marijuana problem; Concerns regarding the costs of trying to limit by law private indulgence in vice.

The article discusses and interprets illicit drug use among the American youth, along with comparisons based on gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic levelss. Studies show that males have higher rates of illicit drug use than females, whites used more drugs than African Americans and students with better socioeconomic backgrounds had lower illicit drug usage in lower grades.

An introduction is presented which mentions an article about the legalization of some recreational drugs in New Zealand as of 2014, focusing on the social impact of legalization and arguing that the reform initiatives could provide evidence for or against legalization in other regions.