MY TOPIC ON THE PROJECT IS :DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH UNITED IN THE STATE INSTRUCTION (5- 8 PAGES ) Write Annotated Bibliography using 10-15 recent (less than 3 years old) primary peer-reviewed research articles that support the topic of your proposal. For each research article, include a brief description of the study aim, the methods used, and the major findings. For each non-research source, provide a concise description of the relevant key points addressed in the source. Include in the annotation a brief description of how you plan to use each source. Synthesize the literature on the needs, assets, and interventions pertaining to your Applied Project. Describe how the resources reviewed provide a rationale for your proposed program or intervention, as well as how your project will help fill the knowledge gap and/or address the problem. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Annotated bibliography and analysis of the research proposal on Drug abuse among African - American Youths in the United States Student Name Date: 1 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Abstract Drug and substance abuse has a greater impact among the users. This ranges from immediate impact that includes addiction to secondary impact that includes predisposing one to other dangers and diseases. This paper will analyze some bibliographies that will help in discussing the project proposal on drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States. For each bibliography, the study aim, method used and findings will be discussed. 2 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Annotated bibliography Topic: Drug abuse among African American youths Horton A. (2014). Substance Abuse in Black America: Blaming the Victim or Victimizer? Alcohol Drug Depend This peer reviewed article looks at the subject matter from a different angle. The aim of study in this article is to find out who to blame in the event of drug and substance abuse. This peer reviewed article therefore analyzes step by step, supported with evidence the cause and effect of drug abuse on the context of the victim and the victimizer. The article employs a case study analysis and statistical data to make its conclusion on drug and substance abuse in Africa American youths. It investigates existing evidence to draw its findings that in drug and substance abuse, it is both the victim and the victimizer to blame. Nikki Freeman, J Lndwehr and T Mckay. (2017). Profile of Justice-Involved Marijuana and Other Substance Users: Demographics, Health and Health Care, Family, and Justice System Experiences Written in 2017, this peer reviewed article looks at the general drug and substance abuse topic from health point of view. The aim is to establish the linkage between drug and substance abuse with health complications. 3 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES This article has used existing statics in health facilities to link the health complications with drug and substance abuse. The findings backed up with evidence in this article are that victims of drug abuse are at higher risk of health complications compared to victimizers. Emily E Tanner - Smith. (2014). The comparative effectiveness of outpatient treatment for adolescent substance abuse: A meta-analysis The aim of study in this article is to do a Meta - analysis of adolescent drug and substance abuse by looking at short illness linked to drug abuse. The aim of the article is to show a connection between short illness that require outpatient treatment with drug and substance abuse among adolescents. The method outlined in the article is the use of health records in health facilities and normal short term symptoms of drug abuse related illness. The analysis brings out a strong find on the linkage between short illness and adolescent drug and substance abuse. Joan S. Tucker (2017). A group-based motivational interviewing brief intervention to reduce substance use and sexual risk behavior among homeless young adults This article aims at explaining the use of group motivation and group influence on the drug and substance abuse. This also links the subject of drug abuse to sexual abuse among adults. The article uses case study approach and backs up it with evidence in statistical analysis. The findings of the article highlight that most adults abusing drugs surfer a lot with sexually transmitted infections. This indicates strongly that drug and substance abuse predisposes victims to sexually transmitted infections. 4 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Eric J. Lavonas M. (2014). Abuse and diversion of buprenorphine sublingual tablets and film This article aims at investigating the use of buprenorphine sublingual tablets as a drug abuse among youths. This is done by carefully analyzing the flow of the tablets in shops and major outlets and the population that buys it then linking its effects to drug and substance abuse. The findings of this article indicate that buprenorphine sublingual tablets are used as a drug. Ashley E. Jordan. (2017). Past-year prevalence of prescription opioid misuse among those 11 to 30 years of age in the United States: A systematic review and metaanalysis The misuse of opioid as a drug has been dealt in this article. The aim of the article is to investigate use of opioid among the youths as a drug. Case study analysis has been used to analyze the effects of the drug. The findings of this article actively group opioid substance as among the drugs abused by youths 5 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Emily E Tanner - Smith. (2015). Brief Alcohol Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis The use of alcohol is common among youths. The aim of the article is to investigate whether alcohol is among the commonly abused drugs in youths. The method relied on by the article is the use of evidence and cases recorded in other statistical journals. The article finds out that most problems the youths face are related to abuse of alcohol. The article also attributes abuse of alcohol among youths from school age going. Ellen L. Bassuk M.D. (2016). Peer-Delivered Recovery Support Services for Addictions in the United States: A Systematic Review Written in 2016, the article purely investigates measures that need to be put in place to mitigate addiction among youths in the United States. The article employs a case study approach in which research is carried in sampled areas to monitor addiction among youths. The findings in the article indicate that the cost of mitigating effects of addiction is higher compared to sensitizing and campaigning to youths against drug abuse. 6 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Thomas P. Govind F and S. Marie Ellis. (2014). The Destructive Capacity of Drug Abuse: An Overview Exploring the Harmful Potential of Drug Abuse Both to the Individual and to Society Drug abuse has been a subject that is richly studied and written about. In this article, the author aims at showing the real impact of drug abuse to all spheres of live, social, economic and political. The method relied by the author is researching on existing documents and information on media to drive the points out. The findings of the article show that drug abuse affects both the moral and economic fibre of the society. The effects however, if collaborative efforts are provided can be effectively combated. Brantley P. Jarvis and August F. Holtyn. (2017). Predictors of induction onto extendedrelease naltrexone among unemployed heroin-dependent adults Published in 2017, Holtyn and Brantley indicate that use of heroin as a substance abused has behaviours that can be predicted among the users. The article aims at providing a measure to predict whether a victim is suffering from addiction to heroin or not. The method applied here is the use of research on existing documents. The findings of the article indicate that victims of drug abuse show symptoms of addiction that are specific to particular drugs. This can be used to tell the drug abused by the victim. 7 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Elena Ferrer Ray Marks, Elizabeth Midlarsky and Aida Hutz-Midgett. (2015) Substance abuse and pain in a cohort of college students This is an article written from parental perspective in which pain and agony drug abuse victims together with their parents and guardians go through. The aim of the article is to show why the peers in colleges should avoid abusing drugs in the context of undergoing pain and misery. The article has used the method of research through existing information on journals and other media. The findings here indicate strongly that the pain of drug abuse is experienced by both the victims and the victimizers. Need for a research on drug abuse The topic of drug abuse is an evergreen subject. It is an area that is rich with information and fresh details on how drug and substance abuse affects the society. Any society depends on the young generation for development and perpetuation values and virtues held by that society. This research will therefore provide import information on the major drugs that Africa American youths abuse and possible ways to combat the practice. Further, the research will investigate all forms of addiction and the best way to mitigate them. Assets needed in the research proposal This research proposal on drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States seeks to use sampling methods in real case analysis which will involve interviewing participants. This research proposal there will require tools of data collection and time to collect important views from the sample. This therefore indicates that both moral and material support will be helpful. 8 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Intervention measures in the research proposal Collecting information from a sample population is a tasking process. This therefore requires ethical considerations to the selected population by ensuring that all rights and procedures of sampling and data collected are carried out on standard requirements. The resources reviewed in the annotated bibliography have given light on the subject of drug abuse. This has given the research proposal a limelight on how to address the aspect of drug abuse from all areas of considerations, social, political and financial. The resources reviewed again have widened the view on the approach, aim and how to state the findings of the research proposal. 9 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Conclusion The reviewed resources in this paper have done more good in giving light how to address the topic of drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States. This therefore gives confidence in carrying out the research process. Since the aspect of drug abuse is broad as shown in the reviewed articles, it is right therefore to look at thee research proposal in the context of youths. 10 Running head: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Annotated bibliography and analysis of the research proposal on Drug abuse among African - American Youths in the United States Student Name Date: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Abstract Drug and substance abuse has a greater impact among the users. This ranges from immediate impact that includes addiction to secondary impact that includes predisposing one to other dangers and diseases. This paper will analyze some bibliographies that will help in discussing the project proposal on drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States. For each bibliography, the study aim, method used and findings will be discussed. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Annotated bibliography Topic: Drug abuse among African American youths Horton A. (2014). Substance Abuse in Black America: Blaming the Victim or Victimizer? Alcohol Drug Depend This peer reviewed article looks at the subject matter from a different angle. The aim of study in this article is to find out who to blame in the event of drug and substance abuse. This peer reviewed article therefore analyzes step by step, supported with evidence the cause and effect of drug abuse on the context of the victim and the victimizer. The article employs a case study analysis and statistical data to make its conclusion on drug and substance abuse in Africa American youths. It investigates existing evidence to draw its findings that in drug and substance abuse, it is both the victim and the victimizer to blame. Nikki Freeman, J Lndwehr and T Mckay. (2017). Profile of Justice-Involved Marijuana and Other Substance Users: Demographics, Health and Health Care, Family, and Justice System Experiences Written in 2017, this peer reviewed article looks at the general drug and substance abuse topic from health point of view. The aim is to establish the linkage between drug and substance abuse with health complications. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES This article has used existing statics in health facilities to link the health complications with drug and substance abuse. The findings backed up with evidence in this article are that victims of drug abuse are at higher risk of health complications compared to victimizers. Emily E Tanner - Smith. (2014). The comparative effectiveness of outpatient treatment for adolescent substance abuse: A meta-analysis The aim of study in this article is to do a Meta - analysis of adolescent drug and substance abuse by looking at short illness linked to drug abuse. The aim of the article is to show a connection between short illness that require outpatient treatment with drug and substance abuse among adolescents. The method outlined in the article is the use of health records in health facilities and normal short term symptoms of drug abuse related illness. The analysis brings out a strong find on the linkage between short illness and adolescent drug and substance abuse. Joan S. Tucker (2017). A group-based motivational interviewing brief intervention to reduce substance use and sexual risk behavior among homeless young adults This article aims at explaining the use of group motivation and group influence on the drug and substance abuse. This also links the subject of drug abuse to sexual abuse among adults. The article uses case study approach and backs up it with evidence in statistical analysis. The findings of the article highlight that most adults abusing drugs surfer a lot with sexually transmitted infections. This indicates strongly that drug and substance abuse predisposes victims to sexually transmitted infections. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Eric J. Lavonas M. (2014). Abuse and diversion of buprenorphine sublingual tablets and film This article aims at investigating the use of buprenorphine sublingual tablets as a drug abuse among youths. This is done by carefully analyzing the flow of the tablets in shops and major outlets and the population that buys it then linking its effects to drug and substance abuse. The findings of this article indicate that buprenorphine sublingual tablets are used as a drug. Ashley E. Jordan. (2017). Past-year prevalence of prescription opioid misuse among those 11 to 30 years of age in the United States: A systematic review and metaanalysis The misuse of opioid as a drug has been dealt in this article. The aim of the article is to investigate use of opioid among the youths as a drug. Case study analysis has been used to analyze the effects of the drug. The findings of this article actively group opioid substance as among the drugs abused by youths ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Emily E Tanner - Smith. (2015). Brief Alcohol Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis The use of alcohol is common among youths. The aim of the article is to investigate whether alcohol is among the commonly abused drugs in youths. The method relied on by the article is the use of evidence and cases recorded in other statistical journals. The article finds out that most problems the youths face are related to abuse of alcohol. The article also attributes abuse of alcohol among youths from school age going. Ellen L. Bassuk M.D. (2016). Peer-Delivered Recovery Support Services for Addictions in the United States: A Systematic Review Written in 2016, the article purely investigates measures that need to be put in place to mitigate addiction among youths in the United States. The article employs a case study approach in which research is carried in sampled areas to monitor addiction among youths. The findings in the article indicate that the cost of mitigating effects of addiction is higher compared to sensitizing and campaigning to youths against drug abuse. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Thomas P. Govind F and S. Marie Ellis. (2014). The Destructive Capacity of Drug Abuse: An Overview Exploring the Harmful Potential of Drug Abuse Both to the Individual and to Society Drug abuse has been a subject that is richly studied and written about. In this article, the author aims at showing the real impact of drug abuse to all spheres of live, social, economic and political. The method relied by the author is researching on existing documents and information on media to drive the points out. The findings of the article show that drug abuse affects both the moral and economic fibre of the society. The effects however, if collaborative efforts are provided can be effectively combated. Brantley P. Jarvis and August F. Holtyn. (2017). Predictors of induction onto extendedrelease naltrexone among unemployed heroin-dependent adults Published in 2017, Holtyn and Brantley indicate that use of heroin as a substance abused has behaviours that can be predicted among the users. The article aims at providing a measure to predict whether a victim is suffering from addiction to heroin or not. The method applied here is the use of research on existing documents. The findings of the article indicate that victims of drug abuse show symptoms of addiction that are specific to particular drugs. This can be used to tell the drug abused by the victim. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Elena Ferrer Ray Marks, Elizabeth Midlarsky and Aida Hutz-Midgett. (2015) Substance abuse and pain in a cohort of college students This is an article written from parental perspective in which pain and agony drug abuse victims together with their parents and guardians go through. The aim of the article is to show why the peers in colleges should avoid abusing drugs in the context of undergoing pain and misery. The article has used the method of research through existing information on journals and other media. The findings here indicate strongly that the pain of drug abuse is experienced by both the victims and the victimizers. Need for a research on drug abuse The topic of drug abuse is an evergreen subject. It is an area that is rich with information and fresh details on how drug and substance abuse affects the society. Any society depends on the young generation for development and perpetuation values and virtues held by that society. This research will therefore provide import information on the major drugs that Africa American youths abuse and possible ways to combat the practice. Further, the research will investigate all forms of addiction and the best way to mitigate them. Assets needed in the research proposal This research proposal on drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States seeks to use sampling methods in real case analysis which will involve interviewing participants. This research proposal there will require tools of data collection and time to collect important views from the sample. This therefore indicates that both moral and material support will be helpful. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Intervention measures in the research proposal Collecting information from a sample population is a tasking process. This therefore requires ethical considerations to the selected population by ensuring that all rights and procedures of sampling and data collected are carried out on standard requirements. The resources reviewed in the annotated bibliography have given light on the subject of drug abuse. This has given the research proposal a limelight on how to address the aspect of drug abuse from all areas of considerations, social, political and financial. The resources reviewed again have widened the view on the approach, aim and how to state the findings of the research proposal. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Conclusion The reviewed resources in this paper have done more good in giving light how to address the topic of drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States. This therefore gives confidence in carrying out the research process. Since the aspect of drug abuse is broad as shown in the reviewed articles, it is right therefore to look at thee research proposal in the context of youths. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Annotated bibliography and analysis of the research proposal on Drug abuse among African - American Youths in the United States Doreen A Asiedu-Owusu Walden University PUBH-6640-3 Date: 09/25/17 1 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Abstract Drug and substance abuse has a greater impact among the users. This ranges from immediate impact that includes addiction to secondary impact that includes predisposing one to other dangers and diseases. This paper will analyze some bibliographies that will help in discussing the project proposal on drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States. For each bibliography, the study aim, method used and findings will be discussed. 2 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Annotated bibliography Topic: Drug abuse among African American youths Horton A. (2014). Substance Abuse in Black America: Blaming the Victim or Victimizer? Alcohol Drug Depend This peer reviewed article looks at the subject matter from a different angle. The aim of study in this article is to find out who to blame in the event of drug and substance abuse. This peer reviewed article therefore analyzes step by step, supported with evidence the cause and effect of drug abuse on the context of the victim and the victimizer. The article employs a case study analysis and statistical data to make its conclusion on drug and substance abuse in Africa American youths. It investigates existing evidence to draw its findings that in drug and substance abuse, it is both the victim and the victimizer to blame. Nikki Freeman, J Lndwehr and T Mckay. (2017). Profile of Justice-Involved Marijuana and Other Substance Users: Demographics, Health and Health Care, Family, and Justice System Experiences Written in 2017, this peer reviewed article looks at the general drug and substance abuse topic from health point of view. The aim is to establish the linkage between drug and substance abuse with health complications. This article has used existing statics in health facilities to link the health complications with drug and substance abuse. The findings backed up with evidence in this article are that victims of drug abuse are at higher risk of health complications compared to victimizers. 3 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Emily E Tanner - Smith. (2014). The comparative effectiveness of outpatient treatment for adolescent substance abuse: A meta-analysis The aim of study in this article is to do a Meta - analysis of adolescent drug and substance abuse by looking at short illness linked to drug abuse. The aim of the article is to show a connection between short illness that require outpatient treatment with drug and substance abuse among adolescents. The method outlined in the article is the use of health records in health facilities and normal short term symptoms of drug abuse related illness. The analysis brings out a strong find on the linkage between short illness and adolescent drug and substance abuse. Joan S. Tucker (2017). A group-based motivational interviewing brief intervention to reduce substance use and sexual risk behavior among homeless young adults This article aims at explaining the use of group motivation and group influence on the drug and substance abuse. This also links the subject of drug abuse to sexual abuse among adults. The article uses case study approach and backs up it with evidence in statistical analysis. The findings of the article highlight that most adults abusing drugs surfer a lot with sexually transmitted infections. This indicates strongly that drug and substance abuse predisposes victims to sexually transmitted infections. 4 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Eric J. Lavonas M. (2014). Abuse and diversion of buprenorphine sublingual tablets and film This article aims at investigating the use of buprenorphine sublingual tablets as a drug abuse among youths. This is done by carefully analyzing the flow of the tablets in shops and major outlets and the population that buys it then linking its effects to drug and substance abuse. The findings of this article indicate that buprenorphine sublingual tablets are used as a drug. Ashley E. Jordan. (2017). Past-year prevalence of prescription opioid misuse among those 11 to 30 years of age in the United States: A systematic review and metaanalysis The misuse of opioid as a drug has been dealt in this article. The aim of the article is to investigate use of opioid among the youths as a drug. Case study analysis has been used to analyze the effects of the drug. The findings of this article actively group opioid substance as among the drugs abused by youths 5 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Emily E Tanner - Smith. (2015). Brief Alcohol Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis The use of alcohol is common among youths. The aim of the article is to investigate whether alcohol is among the commonly abused drugs in youths. The method relied on by the article is the use of evidence and cases recorded in other statistical journals. The article finds out that most problems the youths face are related to abuse of alcohol. The article also attributes abuse of alcohol among youths from school age going. Ellen L. Bassuk M.D. (2016). Peer-Delivered Recovery Support Services for Addictions in the United States: A Systematic Review Written in 2016, the article purely investigates measures that need to be put in place to mitigate addiction among youths in the United States. The article employs a case study approach in which research is carried in sampled areas to monitor addiction among youths. The findings in the article indicate that the cost of mitigating effects of addiction is higher compared to sensitizing and campaigning to youths against drug abuse. 6 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Thomas P. Govind F and S. Marie Ellis. (2014). The Destructive Capacity of Drug Abuse: An Overview Exploring the Harmful Potential of Drug Abuse Both to the Individual and to Society Drug abuse has been a subject that is richly studied and written about. In this article, the author aims at showing the real impact of drug abuse to all spheres of live, social, economic and political. The method relied by the author is researching on existing documents and information on media to drive the points out. The findings of the article show that drug abuse affects both the moral and economic fibre of the society. The effects however, if collaborative efforts are provided can be effectively combated. Brantley P. Jarvis and August F. Holtyn. (2017). Predictors of induction onto extendedrelease naltrexone among unemployed heroin-dependent adults Published in 2017, Holtyn and Brantley indicate that use of heroin as a substance abused has behaviours that can be predicted among the users. The article aims at providing a measure to predict whether a victim is suffering from addiction to heroin or not. The method applied here is the use of research on existing documents. The findings of the article indicate that victims of drug abuse show symptoms of addiction that are specific to particular drugs. This can be used to tell the drug abused by the victim. 7 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Elena Ferrer Ray Marks, Elizabeth Midlarsky and Aida Hutz-Midgett. (2015) Substance abuse and pain in a cohort of college students This is an article written from parental perspective in which pain and agony drug abuse victims together with their parents and guardians go through. The aim of the article is to show why the peers in colleges should avoid abusing drugs in the context of undergoing pain and misery. The article has used the method of research through existing information on journals and other media. The findings here indicate strongly that the pain of drug abuse is experienced by both the victims and the victimizers. Need for a research on drug abuse The topic of drug abuse is an evergreen subject. It is an area that is rich with information and fresh details on how drug and substance abuse affects the society. Any society depends on the young generation for development and perpetuation values and virtues held by that society. This research will therefore provide import information on the major drugs that Africa American youths abuse and possible ways to combat the practice. Further, the research will investigate all forms of addiction and the best way to mitigate them. Assets needed in the research proposal This research proposal on drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States seeks to use sampling methods in real case analysis which will involve interviewing participants. This research proposal there will require tools of data collection and time to collect important views from the sample. This therefore indicates that both moral and material support will be helpful. 8 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Intervention measures in the research proposal Collecting information from a sample population is a tasking process. This therefore requires ethical considerations to the selected population by ensuring that all rights and procedures of sampling and data collected are carried out on standard requirements. The resources reviewed in the annotated bibliography have given light on the subject of drug abuse. This has given the research proposal a limelight on how to address the aspect of drug abuse from all areas of considerations, social, political and financial. The resources reviewed again have widened the view on the approach, aim and how to state the findings of the research proposal. 9 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Conclusion The reviewed resources in this paper have done more good in giving light how to address the topic of drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States. This therefore gives confidence in carrying out the research process. Since the aspect of drug abuse is broad as shown in the reviewed articles, it is right therefore to look at thee research proposal in the context of youths. 10 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Annotated bibliography and analysis of the research proposal on Drug abuse among African - American Youths in the United States Student Name Date: 1 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Abstract Drug and substance abuse has a greater impact among the users. This ranges from immediate impact that includes addiction to secondary impact that includes predisposing one to other dangers and diseases. This paper will analyze some bibliographies that will help in discussing the project proposal on drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States. For each bibliography, the study aim, method used and findings will be discussed. 2 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Annotated bibliography Topic: Drug abuse among African American youths Horton A. (2014). Substance Abuse in Black America: Blaming the Victim or Victimizer? Alcohol Drug Depend This peer reviewed article looks at the subject matter from a different angle. The aim of study in this article is to find out who to blame in the event of drug and substance abuse. This peer reviewed article therefore analyzes step by step, supported with evidence the cause and effect of drug abuse on the context of the victim and the victimizer. The article employs a case study analysis and statistical data to make its conclusion on drug and substance abuse in Africa American youths. It investigates existing evidence to draw its findings that in drug and substance abuse, it is both the victim and the victimizer to blame. Nikki Freeman, J Lndwehr and T Mckay. (2017). Profile of Justice-Involved Marijuana and Other Substance Users: Demographics, Health and Health Care, Family, and Justice System Experiences Written in 2017, this peer reviewed article looks at the general drug and substance abuse topic from health point of view. The aim is to establish the linkage between drug and substance abuse with health complications. 3 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES This article has used existing statics in health facilities to link the health complications with drug and substance abuse. The findings backed up with evidence in this article are that victims of drug abuse are at higher risk of health complications compared to victimizers. Emily E Tanner - Smith. (2014). The comparative effectiveness of outpatient treatment for adolescent substance abuse: A meta-analysis The aim of study in this article is to do a Meta - analysis of adolescent drug and substance abuse by looking at short illness linked to drug abuse. The aim of the article is to show a connection between short illness that require outpatient treatment with drug and substance abuse among adolescents. The method outlined in the article is the use of health records in health facilities and normal short term symptoms of drug abuse related illness. The analysis brings out a strong find on the linkage between short illness and adolescent drug and substance abuse. Joan S. Tucker (2017). A group-based motivational interviewing brief intervention to reduce substance use and sexual risk behavior among homeless young adults This article aims at explaining the use of group motivation and group influence on the drug and substance abuse. This also links the subject of drug abuse to sexual abuse among adults. The article uses case study approach and backs up it with evidence in statistical analysis. The findings of the article highlight that most adults abusing drugs surfer a lot with sexually transmitted infections. This indicates strongly that drug and substance abuse predisposes victims to sexually transmitted infections. 4 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Eric J. Lavonas M. (2014). Abuse and diversion of buprenorphine sublingual tablets and film This article aims at investigating the use of buprenorphine sublingual tablets as a drug abuse among youths. This is done by carefully analyzing the flow of the tablets in shops and major outlets and the population that buys it then linking its effects to drug and substance abuse. The findings of this article indicate that buprenorphine sublingual tablets are used as a drug. Ashley E. Jordan. (2017). Past-year prevalence of prescription opioid misuse among those 11 to 30 years of age in the United States: A systematic review and metaanalysis The misuse of opioid as a drug has been dealt in this article. The aim of the article is to investigate use of opioid among the youths as a drug. Case study analysis has been used to analyze the effects of the drug. The findings of this article actively group opioid substance as among the drugs abused by youths 5 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Emily E Tanner - Smith. (2015). Brief Alcohol Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis The use of alcohol is common among youths. The aim of the article is to investigate whether alcohol is among the commonly abused drugs in youths. The method relied on by the article is the use of evidence and cases recorded in other statistical journals. The article finds out that most problems the youths face are related to abuse of alcohol. The article also attributes abuse of alcohol among youths from school age going. Ellen L. Bassuk M.D. (2016). Peer-Delivered Recovery Support Services for Addictions in the United States: A Systematic Review Written in 2016, the article purely investigates measures that need to be put in place to mitigate addiction among youths in the United States. The article employs a case study approach in which research is carried in sampled areas to monitor addiction among youths. The findings in the article indicate that the cost of mitigating effects of addiction is higher compared to sensitizing and campaigning to youths against drug abuse. 6 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Thomas P. Govind F and S. Marie Ellis. (2014). The Destructive Capacity of Drug Abuse: An Overview Exploring the Harmful Potential of Drug Abuse Both to the Individual and to Society Drug abuse has been a subject that is richly studied and written about. In this article, the author aims at showing the real impact of drug abuse to all spheres of live, social, economic and political. The method relied by the author is researching on existing documents and information on media to drive the points out. The findings of the article show that drug abuse affects both the moral and economic fibre of the society. The effects however, if collaborative efforts are provided can be effectively combated. Brantley P. Jarvis and August F. Holtyn. (2017). Predictors of induction onto extendedrelease naltrexone among unemployed heroin-dependent adults Published in 2017, Holtyn and Brantley indicate that use of heroin as a substance abused has behaviours that can be predicted among the users. The article aims at providing a measure to predict whether a victim is suffering from addiction to heroin or not. The method applied here is the use of research on existing documents. The findings of the article indicate that victims of drug abuse show symptoms of addiction that are specific to particular drugs. This can be used to tell the drug abused by the victim. 7 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Elena Ferrer Ray Marks, Elizabeth Midlarsky and Aida Hutz-Midgett. (2015) Substance abuse and pain in a cohort of college students This is an article written from parental perspective in which pain and agony drug abuse victims together with their parents and guardians go through. The aim of the article is to show why the peers in colleges should avoid abusing drugs in the context of undergoing pain and misery. The article has used the method of research through existing information on journals and other media. The findings here indicate strongly that the pain of drug abuse is experienced by both the victims and the victimizers. Need for a research on drug abuse The topic of drug abuse is an evergreen subject. It is an area that is rich with information and fresh details on how drug and substance abuse affects the society. Any society depends on the young generation for development and perpetuation values and virtues held by that society. This research will therefore provide import information on the major drugs that Africa American youths abuse and possible ways to combat the practice. Further, the research will investigate all forms of addiction and the best way to mitigate them. Assets needed in the research proposal This research proposal on drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States seeks to use sampling methods in real case analysis which will involve interviewing participants. This research proposal there will require tools of data collection and time to collect important views from the sample. This therefore indicates that both moral and material support will be helpful. 8 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Intervention measures in the research proposal Collecting information from a sample population is a tasking process. This therefore requires ethical considerations to the selected population by ensuring that all rights and procedures of sampling and data collected are carried out on standard requirements. The resources reviewed in the annotated bibliography have given light on the subject of drug abuse. This has given the research proposal a limelight on how to address the aspect of drug abuse from all areas of considerations, social, political and financial. The resources reviewed again have widened the view on the approach, aim and how to state the findings of the research proposal. 9 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Conclusion The reviewed resources in this paper have done more good in giving light how to address the topic of drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States. This therefore gives confidence in carrying out the research process. Since the aspect of drug abuse is broad as shown in the reviewed articles, it is right therefore to look at thee research proposal in the context of youths. 10 Running head: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Annotated bibliography and analysis of the research proposal on Drug abuse among African - American Youths in the United States Student Name Date: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Abstract Drug and substance abuse has a greater impact among the users. This ranges from immediate impact that includes addiction to secondary impact that includes predisposing one to other dangers and diseases. This paper will analyze some bibliographies that will help in discussing the project proposal on drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States. For each bibliography, the study aim, method used and findings will be discussed. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Annotated bibliography Topic: Drug abuse among African American youths Horton A. (2014). Substance Abuse in Black America: Blaming the Victim or Victimizer? Alcohol Drug Depend This peer reviewed article looks at the subject matter from a different angle. The aim of study in this article is to find out who to blame in the event of drug and substance abuse. This peer reviewed article therefore analyzes step by step, supported with evidence the cause and effect of drug abuse on the context of the victim and the victimizer. The article employs a case study analysis and statistical data to make its conclusion on drug and substance abuse in Africa American youths. It investigates existing evidence to draw its findings that in drug and substance abuse, it is both the victim and the victimizer to blame. Nikki Freeman, J Lndwehr and T Mckay. (2017). Profile of Justice-Involved Marijuana and Other Substance Users: Demographics, Health and Health Care, Family, and Justice System Experiences Written in 2017, this peer reviewed article looks at the general drug and substance abuse topic from health point of view. The aim is to establish the linkage between drug and substance abuse with health complications. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES This article has used existing statics in health facilities to link the health complications with drug and substance abuse. The findings backed up with evidence in this article are that victims of drug abuse are at higher risk of health complications compared to victimizers. Emily E Tanner - Smith. (2014). The comparative effectiveness of outpatient treatment for adolescent substance abuse: A meta-analysis The aim of study in this article is to do a Meta - analysis of adolescent drug and substance abuse by looking at short illness linked to drug abuse. The aim of the article is to show a connection between short illness that require outpatient treatment with drug and substance abuse among adolescents. The method outlined in the article is the use of health records in health facilities and normal short term symptoms of drug abuse related illness. The analysis brings out a strong find on the linkage between short illness and adolescent drug and substance abuse. Joan S. Tucker (2017). A group-based motivational interviewing brief intervention to reduce substance use and sexual risk behavior among homeless young adults This article aims at explaining the use of group motivation and group influence on the drug and substance abuse. This also links the subject of drug abuse to sexual abuse among adults. The article uses case study approach and backs up it with evidence in statistical analysis. The findings of the article highlight that most adults abusing drugs surfer a lot with sexually transmitted infections. This indicates strongly that drug and substance abuse predisposes victims to sexually transmitted infections. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Eric J. Lavonas M. (2014). Abuse and diversion of buprenorphine sublingual tablets and film This article aims at investigating the use of buprenorphine sublingual tablets as a drug abuse among youths. This is done by carefully analyzing the flow of the tablets in shops and major outlets and the population that buys it then linking its effects to drug and substance abuse. The findings of this article indicate that buprenorphine sublingual tablets are used as a drug. Ashley E. Jordan. (2017). Past-year prevalence of prescription opioid misuse among those 11 to 30 years of age in the United States: A systematic review and metaanalysis The misuse of opioid as a drug has been dealt in this article. The aim of the article is to investigate use of opioid among the youths as a drug. Case study analysis has been used to analyze the effects of the drug. The findings of this article actively group opioid substance as among the drugs abused by youths ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Emily E Tanner - Smith. (2015). Brief Alcohol Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis The use of alcohol is common among youths. The aim of the article is to investigate whether alcohol is among the commonly abused drugs in youths. The method relied on by the article is the use of evidence and cases recorded in other statistical journals. The article finds out that most problems the youths face are related to abuse of alcohol. The article also attributes abuse of alcohol among youths from school age going. Ellen L. Bassuk M.D. (2016). Peer-Delivered Recovery Support Services for Addictions in the United States: A Systematic Review Written in 2016, the article purely investigates measures that need to be put in place to mitigate addiction among youths in the United States. The article employs a case study approach in which research is carried in sampled areas to monitor addiction among youths. The findings in the article indicate that the cost of mitigating effects of addiction is higher compared to sensitizing and campaigning to youths against drug abuse. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Thomas P. Govind F and S. Marie Ellis. (2014). The Destructive Capacity of Drug Abuse: An Overview Exploring the Harmful Potential of Drug Abuse Both to the Individual and to Society Drug abuse has been a subject that is richly studied and written about. In this article, the author aims at showing the real impact of drug abuse to all spheres of live, social, economic and political. The method relied by the author is researching on existing documents and information on media to drive the points out. The findings of the article show that drug abuse affects both the moral and economic fibre of the society. The effects however, if collaborative efforts are provided can be effectively combated. Brantley P. Jarvis and August F. Holtyn. (2017). Predictors of induction onto extendedrelease naltrexone among unemployed heroin-dependent adults Published in 2017, Holtyn and Brantley indicate that use of heroin as a substance abused has behaviours that can be predicted among the users. The article aims at providing a measure to predict whether a victim is suffering from addiction to heroin or not. The method applied here is the use of research on existing documents. The findings of the article indicate that victims of drug abuse show symptoms of addiction that are specific to particular drugs. This can be used to tell the drug abused by the victim. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Elena Ferrer Ray Marks, Elizabeth Midlarsky and Aida Hutz-Midgett. (2015) Substance abuse and pain in a cohort of college students This is an article written from parental perspective in which pain and agony drug abuse victims together with their parents and guardians go through. The aim of the article is to show why the peers in colleges should avoid abusing drugs in the context of undergoing pain and misery. The article has used the method of research through existing information on journals and other media. The findings here indicate strongly that the pain of drug abuse is experienced by both the victims and the victimizers. Need for a research on drug abuse The topic of drug abuse is an evergreen subject. It is an area that is rich with information and fresh details on how drug and substance abuse affects the society. Any society depends on the young generation for development and perpetuation values and virtues held by that society. This research will therefore provide import information on the major drugs that Africa American youths abuse and possible ways to combat the practice. Further, the research will investigate all forms of addiction and the best way to mitigate them. Assets needed in the research proposal This research proposal on drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States seeks to use sampling methods in real case analysis which will involve interviewing participants. This research proposal there will require tools of data collection and time to collect important views from the sample. This therefore indicates that both moral and material support will be helpful. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Intervention measures in the research proposal Collecting information from a sample population is a tasking process. This therefore requires ethical considerations to the selected population by ensuring that all rights and procedures of sampling and data collected are carried out on standard requirements. The resources reviewed in the annotated bibliography have given light on the subject of drug abuse. This has given the research proposal a limelight on how to address the aspect of drug abuse from all areas of considerations, social, political and financial. The resources reviewed again have widened the view on the approach, aim and how to state the findings of the research proposal. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Conclusion The reviewed resources in this paper have done more good in giving light how to address the topic of drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States. This therefore gives confidence in carrying out the research process. Since the aspect of drug abuse is broad as shown in the reviewed articles, it is right therefore to look at thee research proposal in the context of youths. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Annotated bibliography and analysis of the research proposal on Drug abuse among African - American Youths in the United States Doreen A Asiedu-Owusu Walden University PUBH-6640-3 Date: 09/25/17 1 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Abstract Drug and substance abuse has a greater impact among the users. This ranges from immediate impact that includes addiction to secondary impact that includes predisposing one to other dangers and diseases. This paper will analyze some bibliographies that will help in discussing the project proposal on drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States. For each bibliography, the study aim, method used and findings will be discussed. 2 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Annotated bibliography Topic: Drug abuse among African American youths Horton A. (2014). Substance Abuse in Black America: Blaming the Victim or Victimizer? Alcohol Drug Depend This peer reviewed article looks at the subject matter from a different angle. The aim of study in this article is to find out who to blame in the event of drug and substance abuse. This peer reviewed article therefore analyzes step by step, supported with evidence the cause and effect of drug abuse on the context of the victim and the victimizer. The article employs a case study analysis and statistical data to make its conclusion on drug and substance abuse in Africa American youths. It investigates existing evidence to draw its findings that in drug and substance abuse, it is both the victim and the victimizer to blame. Nikki Freeman, J Lndwehr and T Mckay. (2017). Profile of Justice-Involved Marijuana and Other Substance Users: Demographics, Health and Health Care, Family, and Justice System Experiences Written in 2017, this peer reviewed article looks at the general drug and substance abuse topic from health point of view. The aim is to establish the linkage between drug and substance abuse with health complications. This article has used existing statics in health facilities to link the health complications with drug and substance abuse. The findings backed up with evidence in this article are that victims of drug abuse are at higher risk of health complications compared to victimizers. 3 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Emily E Tanner - Smith. (2014). The comparative effectiveness of outpatient treatment for adolescent substance abuse: A meta-analysis The aim of study in this article is to do a Meta - analysis of adolescent drug and substance abuse by looking at short illness linked to drug abuse. The aim of the article is to show a connection between short illness that require outpatient treatment with drug and substance abuse among adolescents. The method outlined in the article is the use of health records in health facilities and normal short term symptoms of drug abuse related illness. The analysis brings out a strong find on the linkage between short illness and adolescent drug and substance abuse. Joan S. Tucker (2017). A group-based motivational interviewing brief intervention to reduce substance use and sexual risk behavior among homeless young adults This article aims at explaining the use of group motivation and group influence on the drug and substance abuse. This also links the subject of drug abuse to sexual abuse among adults. The article uses case study approach and backs up it with evidence in statistical analysis. The findings of the article highlight that most adults abusing drugs surfer a lot with sexually transmitted infections. This indicates strongly that drug and substance abuse predisposes victims to sexually transmitted infections. 4 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Eric J. Lavonas M. (2014). Abuse and diversion of buprenorphine sublingual tablets and film This article aims at investigating the use of buprenorphine sublingual tablets as a drug abuse among youths. This is done by carefully analyzing the flow of the tablets in shops and major outlets and the population that buys it then linking its effects to drug and substance abuse. The findings of this article indicate that buprenorphine sublingual tablets are used as a drug. Ashley E. Jordan. (2017). Past-year prevalence of prescription opioid misuse among those 11 to 30 years of age in the United States: A systematic review and metaanalysis The misuse of opioid as a drug has been dealt in this article. The aim of the article is to investigate use of opioid among the youths as a drug. Case study analysis has been used to analyze the effects of the drug. The findings of this article actively group opioid substance as among the drugs abused by youths 5 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Emily E Tanner - Smith. (2015). Brief Alcohol Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis The use of alcohol is common among youths. The aim of the article is to investigate whether alcohol is among the commonly abused drugs in youths. The method relied on by the article is the use of evidence and cases recorded in other statistical journals. The article finds out that most problems the youths face are related to abuse of alcohol. The article also attributes abuse of alcohol among youths from school age going. Ellen L. Bassuk M.D. (2016). Peer-Delivered Recovery Support Services for Addictions in the United States: A Systematic Review Written in 2016, the article purely investigates measures that need to be put in place to mitigate addiction among youths in the United States. The article employs a case study approach in which research is carried in sampled areas to monitor addiction among youths. The findings in the article indicate that the cost of mitigating effects of addiction is higher compared to sensitizing and campaigning to youths against drug abuse. 6 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Thomas P. Govind F and S. Marie Ellis. (2014). The Destructive Capacity of Drug Abuse: An Overview Exploring the Harmful Potential of Drug Abuse Both to the Individual and to Society Drug abuse has been a subject that is richly studied and written about. In this article, the author aims at showing the real impact of drug abuse to all spheres of live, social, economic and political. The method relied by the author is researching on existing documents and information on media to drive the points out. The findings of the article show that drug abuse affects both the moral and economic fibre of the society. The effects however, if collaborative efforts are provided can be effectively combated. Brantley P. Jarvis and August F. Holtyn. (2017). Predictors of induction onto extendedrelease naltrexone among unemployed heroin-dependent adults Published in 2017, Holtyn and Brantley indicate that use of heroin as a substance abused has behaviours that can be predicted among the users. The article aims at providing a measure to predict whether a victim is suffering from addiction to heroin or not. The method applied here is the use of research on existing documents. The findings of the article indicate that victims of drug abuse show symptoms of addiction that are specific to particular drugs. This can be used to tell the drug abused by the victim. 7 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Elena Ferrer Ray Marks, Elizabeth Midlarsky and Aida Hutz-Midgett. (2015) Substance abuse and pain in a cohort of college students This is an article written from parental perspective in which pain and agony drug abuse victims together with their parents and guardians go through. The aim of the article is to show why the peers in colleges should avoid abusing drugs in the context of undergoing pain and misery. The article has used the method of research through existing information on journals and other media. The findings here indicate strongly that the pain of drug abuse is experienced by both the victims and the victimizers. Need for a research on drug abuse The topic of drug abuse is an evergreen subject. It is an area that is rich with information and fresh details on how drug and substance abuse affects the society. Any society depends on the young generation for development and perpetuation values and virtues held by that society. This research will therefore provide import information on the major drugs that Africa American youths abuse and possible ways to combat the practice. Further, the research will investigate all forms of addiction and the best way to mitigate them. Assets needed in the research proposal This research proposal on drug abuse among Africa American youths in the United States seeks to use sampling methods in real case analysis which will involve interviewing participants. This research proposal there will require tools of data collection and time to collect important views from the sample. This therefore indicates that both moral and material support will be helpful. 8 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTHS IN THE UNITED STATES Intervention measures in the research proposal Collecting information from a sample population is a tasking process. This therefore requires ethical considerations to the selected population by ensuring that all rights and procedures of sampling and data collected are carried out on standard requirements. The resources reviewed in the annotated bibliography have given light on the subject of drug abuse. This has given the research proposal a limelight on how to address the aspect of drug abuse from all areas o