- Drawing on the readings to frame your discussion, find statistics as to kinds of drugs, who uses them and how often across different ages and regions. And why the differences? For example, you might pick TN and paint a picture of drugs here, or pick the west and drugs there…and so on. Probably you will be looking at illicit drugs but you might find some interesting comparisons in legal opiate use, smoking or alcohol as well. Try not to get too broad, in other words, if you want to just pick a drug and see what you can find about use over the life cycle in a particular area that would be fine. I would like you to find your own reputable sources, but if you struggle, check with me for assistance.