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1) ATOD - Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs

2) Protective Factors - Environmental factors that facilitate the development of youth who do not get involved in the life- compromising problems of school failure, drugs, etc.

3) Risk Factors - Attributes or environmental characteristics that have been shown to be statistically associated with an increased risk for alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.

4) Performance Enhancing Drugs – drugs and dietary supplements used to boost athletic performance, ward off fatigue, and enhance physical appearance.  These substances are dangerous, damaging and potentially deadly.