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Risk of Drug Exposure May Not Come From Other Teens

A recent study released by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services shows that, while drug use has declined among teens, it has actually increased among adults. Though less than 10% of adults age 45 to 59 admit to using illegal and controlled substances, the increased use sends a clear message to parents; get to know the other parents in your teens circle of friends.

"...baby boomers have had much higher rates of drug use than their older peers... As a result, some boomers may well have spent the better part of their lives fighting drug addictions."
Read more at CourierPostOnline.com

Posted By: Lori S