Question

You are helping the school nurse decide which students are most at risk for health problems. Look at these four cases. Which person seems most likely to abuse drugs because of peer pressure? Everyone in Margene's family smokes. She has decided not to start. Her best friends are also committed to abstaining from tobacco use. Jacob plays basketball and has to be the best player on the team. He practices all the time and eats a diet high in protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins. Rhonda lives in a housing project. Her parents work hard, and the whole family checks on her social life regularly to make sure she studies and stays active. Ramon is outgoing and likes to give parties at his house. He's easygoing, and he likes the company because his parents are away a lot.

Answer 1

Because of peer pressure Ramon is most likely to be at risk for health problems related to drug abuse. He is easygoing and his parents aren't home a lot, meaning he is more likely to be pressured into drug use at one of his parties.