Directions: For your assignment you will be reading and summarizing articles about substance abuse. Your summary should be written in your own words. Follow the steps below. Part A

Go to a reputable news source such as or

In the search box, type in “alcohol.”

Choose one article and read the whole thing.

In your own words, summarize the article by answering the questions below.

When did this story happen? The 'Off The Charts' Rise In Alcoholic Liver Disease Among Young Women article happened on May 24, 2021 (2 pts)

Where did this story take place? (2 pts)

Who is the article about? (2 pts)

Write a one-paragraph summary of the article (i. e. what happened?) (5 pts)

How does this article portray alcohol use (positive or negative perspective)? (1.5 pts)

Part B

Go to a reputable news source such as or https://www. ap. org

In the search box, type in “drugs.”

Choose one article and read the whole thing.

In your own words, summarize the article by answering the questions below.

When did this story happen? (2 pts)

Where did this story take place? (2 pts)

Who is the article about? (2 pts)

Write a one-paragraph summary of the article (i. e. what happened?) (5 pts)

How does this article portray drug use (positive or negative perspective)? (1.5 pts)