In today's society, one of the main sociological problems that affect our adolescence is the consumption of alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Adolescence is when we are most vulnerable and is the most difficult time of our lives. There are many theories today as to why young adolescents fall into this trap. Some theories refer to the absence of parents, lack of parental connections, peer pressure, or simply a feeling of wanting to fit in. Other risk factors are socioeconomic status and exposure to drug use. When looking at alcohol, tobacco and drug use, many sociological perspectives such as functionalist, conflict, feminist and interactionist perspectives help to understand the problem at hand and give us different perspectives on the problem. Many studies and statistics are very alarming. In this essay, many results and statistics produced by the studies will be presented. In addition to the problem identified, there are many ways each individual can contribute to ending this problem and raising awareness and prevention in your society. Many theorists believe that if you have the parent-teen bond, the likelihood of teen drug use will be greater. decrease. This assumption makes sense in that if you have a teenager who respects, listens and wants to please their parents, they will be less likely to use alcohol, tobacco or drugs because they know it will disappoint their parents. Research has also indicated that when parents become more involved in their child's activities and life, the likelihood that they will use these substances decreases. When a parent monitors and is aware of their child's environment, they are able to further deflect their children's potential for danger...... middle of paper ...... child prevention program substance abuse for specific grades 6th through 9th. This particular program teaches children how to use their decision-making and communication skills to help them resist drugs and other substances. It includes ten lessons and four videos. Keepin' It REAL and has been recognized as a model program by the Center for Substance Abuse Programs and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Another program is Project Alert, an alcohol prevention program for 7th and 8th grade students. The program includes 11 lesson plans for 7th grade students and 3 lesson plans for 8th grade students that include teaching materials and handouts for students. Project Alert is recognized as an exemplary program by the U.S. Department of Education, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and the National Association of State and Alcohol Abuse Directors and drugs..