Week 4 - Practical 3 (Activity 2)

Resource 1: http://www.unodc.org/youthnet/youthnet_youth_drugs.html

Purpose of resource: Advocacy

Reason: The link above is an advocacy website as it is created and maintained by an organisation to influence its readers and hopefully increase youth involvement with the international community in developing drug abuse prevention policies and programmes. The website also aimed to create a community of interest among youth and youth workers in the field of drug abuse prevention.

Resource 2 : http://www.nationalyouth.com/substanceabuse.html

Purpose of resource: Information

Reason: The website is created to help parents and professionals alike in providing education and information regarding programs and services for underachieving youth. Over the years it have literally helped thousands of families find the most appropriate information and intervention options to meet their special needs.

Resource 3: http://porkupineblog.blogspot.com/

Purpose of resource: Personal

Reason: The above link is a personal site as it reflects the owner's personal views on drug abuse and other issues. The owner, Larry Gambone also gave her opinion on why she think people abuse themselves and some of the consequences to it.