UNITED STATES. DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

From the document: "Education plays a critical role in preventing substance use and misuse. 'Drugs of Abuse, A DEA Resource Guide,' is designed to be a reliable resource on the most commonly used and misused drugs in the United States. This comprehensive guide provides important information about the harms and consequences of drug use by describing a drug's effects on the body and mind, overdose potential, origin, legal status, and other key facts. 'Drugs of Abuse' also offers a list of additional drug education and prevention resources, including the DEA websites: www.DEA.gov[;] www.JustThinkTwice.com, aimed at teenagers[;] www.GetSmartAboutDrugs.com, designed for parents, educators, and caregivers[;] www.CampusDrugPrevention.gov, for higher education[; and] www.OperationPrevention.com, for opioid curricula[.]"

UNITED STATES. DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. 2024. 117p.

By The Wisconsin O ffice of Justice Assistance S tatistical Analysis Center

Seriousness of Drug Abuse: Wisconsin residents view drug abuse as a very serious issue, closely linked with other social problems like poverty and crime.

Preferred Anti- Drug Methods: Residents favor aggressive law enforcement against drug importers and manufacturers, but also believe in the importance of family and educational influences.

Perceptions of Risk: There is a strong awareness of the risks associated with drug use, particularly with cocaine and heavy alcohol consumption.

Social Problems: More than two -thirds believe that addressing other social issues is essential for making progress in the war on drugs.

Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance: Statistical Analysis Center, 1992, 36 pages