11 Facts About Teens And Drug Use
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- Scientifically Informed
Presented by DoSomething.org, one of the largest organizations dedicated to social change, this resource offers facts about teen drug and alcohol use to inform communities about the reality of substance use, including information such as where and how teens access drugs.
While statistics do change each year, the facts found in this resource shed light on teen perception of drug use. Check out the sources noted to gain even more scientifically-informed information.
Who Should Use
Parents of young adolescents (12-16); parents of older teens/young adults (17-25) and teachers/community support personnel will find these facts helpful as they mainly address the population of teens within grades 9 – 12.
Scientific Background
There are multiple publications and citations that were used to present the facts in this resource, including:
All additional resources are noted at the bottom of the resource when you “click” on Sources.
