What age group is the most common 'starters' that use mood-altering chemicals (HINT: Think of the age people typically start or try drugs and alcohol)?Group of answer choicesToddlers12-17 year old18-25 year oldElders

According to the developmental theory of addiction, who is most likely to develop a substance use problem?Group of answer choicesJosie, who had her first drink at age 21 and who didn't experience any significant trauma in childhood.Mallory, who had her first drink at 13 and who didn't experience any significant trauma in childhood.DeAnna, who had her first drink at age 21 and who experienced a significant traumatic event as a child.Chelsey, who had her first drink at age 13 and who experienced a significant traumatic event as a child.

What are some of the reasons young people take drugs?To be cool, accepted by their friends or to fit inTo feel better or escape their problemsTo relieve boredom or experimentTo seem grown up or rebelAll of the above

Some facts about substances that may encourage young people to say no to trying substances

Among adolescents the most serious drug problem ismarijuana.cocaine.tobacco.alcohol.

List 4 factors that influence teen drug use.