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Home/Resources/11 Facts About Teens And Drug Use

11 Facts About Teens And Drug Use

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Parents of young adolescents (12-16),   Parents of older teens/young adults (17-25),   Teachers or community support personnel

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.

 

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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:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “Sixty percent of 12th graders do not view regular marijuana use as harmful.” U.S National Library of Medicine

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration. “National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings.” Results from the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

The U.S. Department of Education, The Drug Enforcement Administration. “Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent’s Guide to Prevention.” Justice.Gov. Accessed February 25, 2014

All additional resources are noted at the bottom of the resource when you “click” on Sources.

 

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