Problem Recognition Assessment Questions

• To what extent does the community believe there is a substance use problem?


• What are the perceptions of the problem? How accurate are they?


• Has there been an event or incident that aroused concern?


• How do key leaders perceive the substance use problem?


• How are drugs portrayed by local media?


• Do media articles clearly indicate when substance use has been involved in news?


• How often do stories disclose the consequences of substance-related problem behaviors?


• What types of substance use problems are currently reported?


• What are the perceptions of the causes of or possible solutions to the problem?


• Are there any current efforts addressing the problem? If so, by whom?