To find an answer to the underlying problem of “why”, some questions needed to be answered first. The percentage of the teenage population that is engaging in the use and abuse of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and sexual intercourse needs to be found. Of the current users and abusers, the reasons for their conduct need to be sought out. Finally, the last question that needs to be answered once the results come in is how do we rectify this local problem?
For this study much literature was reviewed and other surveys were analyzed. The findings really weren’t conclusive on reasons for drug use in small rural towns, especially ones with nothing to