I realize that with my CAS project comes ethical implications, and I will consider these ethical implications by presenting accurate and reliable information, or else it could result in worse consequences. I believe that what we do is something that I personally have a very strong passion for. I believe that the youth of today is being heavily influenced by drugs, and so I feel it to be a duty of mine and a desire to educate these young people so that they can make the right decisions to positively impact their future. Almost half of all teens in the United States report that they have used drugs in high school, while 81% of teens say marijuana is easily accessible. I realize that I have to learn the information and be honest about what I say so that I can be able to help these kids instead of hinder them in the long run. I also think that with this, Neural Activity considers the ethical implication of "telling" kids what to do rather than letting them decide for themselves. We give kids the information they need to make informed decisions about using drugs and alcohol: we don't say "don't do drugs" or "don't drink," because we believe it should be their choice as young adults to make decisions that will affect their future. It is important that we consider all arguments both for against drug use. We understand that people may not agree with the things we say and the information we give. Some people think drugs are harmless and have no lasting effects, while others swear by their medicinal properties. We don't argue with these people, but we do try to help them to see our view and the scientific facts so that they are more informed or can research it for themselves to make their own decisions.
