1. Identify and analyze current statistics on substance use and process addiction trends for children and adolescents. Consider commonly used drugs, drug alternatives, and addictive behaviors.

2. Analyze how cultural influences affects addictive behaviors. Consider SES, age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, etc.

3. Evaluate the high comorbidity rates with substance use and other mental health disorders and discuss possible reasons for these comorbidities.

4. Analyze the relationship between addiction at an early age and its impact on adult addiction.

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