Question

Situation: There is an increasing trend of teenage substance abuse in a community.
Course of Action:
a) Implement stricter laws and penalties for the possession of substances by teenagers.
b) Organize awareness programs in schools and communities to educate teenagers about the consequences of substance abuse.
c) Conduct random drug tests for all teenagers in the community.
d) Establish rehabilitation centers specifically for teenagers involved in substance abuse.

• A. Implement stricter laws and penalties for the possession of substances by teenagers.
• B. Organize awareness programs in schools and communities to educate teenagers about the consequences of substance abuse.
• C. Conduct random drug tests for all teenagers in the community.
• D. Establish rehabilitation centers specifically for teenagers involved in substance abuse.

Hint:

In course-of-action questions, choose options that are practical, ethical, and directly address the problem from multiple angles.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the problem.
Teenage substance abuse is a serious social and health issue requiring preventive, corrective, and rehabilitative actions.
Step 2: Evaluating each course of action.
(a) Stricter laws — acts as a deterrent, addresses the legal side.
(b) Awareness programs — preventive measure by educating about consequences.
(c) Random drug tests — invasive, possible ethical/legal issues, not the most effective alone.
(d) Rehabilitation centers — corrective action to help affected teenagers recover.
Step 3: Conclusion.
A combined approach of prevention (b), deterrence (a), and rehabilitation (d) is most effective.
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