Assignment 3: Risk Factors and Protective Factors (kern)

Assignment 3: Risk Factors and Protective Factors

Drug use is found among all ages, genders, races, socioeconomic statuses, educational levels, and cultures. Throughout the course, you will follow the story of Aaliyah where you will apply the concepts you learn. In this module, you will meet Aaliyah and get to know her current situation.

 

Analyze the case study and review your readings. Respond to the following:Identify and analyze Aaliyah’s risk and protective factors for drug use. Describe at least two factors for each.Discuss at least one thing not mentioned in the case study that could be an additional risk factor or protective factor for Aaliyah.Explain what these risk and protective factors imply for future substance use.

Write a 2-3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc.

By Wednesday, May 20, 2015 , deliver your assignment to the M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox.Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum Points Identify and analyze Aaliyah’s risk and protective factors for drug use. Describe at least two factors for each.30Discuss at least one thing not mentioned in the case study that could be an additional risk factor or protective factor for Aaliyah.20Explain what these risk and protective factors imply for future substance use.30Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.20Total: 100