Requirement
8. Substance use and crime
Required
Discuss (a) the legal and health consequences of alcohol, tobacco and vaping products, illegal drugs and diverted prescription drugs; (b) how substance use contributes to violence and property crime and raises the risk of becoming a victim; (c) how awareness, prevention and recovery programs help prevent crime; (d) how to get help.
Where this step comes from
- Crime Prevention Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-01-27), Requirement 8 · Lists four topics to discuss, (a) to (d), which are summarized in this step.