Recently, the National Institute on Drug Abuse hosted its first-ever "Drug Facts Chat Day." The institute invited middle- and high-school students from across the country to submit questions about alcohol, drugs, addiction, and related issues. The questions were then answered by some of the nation's top experts in substance abuse.

"[Q} Would a kid get drunk or high faster than an adult? [A] You bet. A drug can have a larger effect on a child for many reasons. One reason is that children's and adult's brains are different."

Other questions included, "What percentage of high school students drink?" and "How do you know if you're an alcoholic?" Source: U.S. News and World Report

Labels: prevention, awareness, anti-drug_programs

Posted By: Aspen Education Group