Thirty-six percent of high school freshmen countywide report that they have been 'very drunk' or sick from alcohol, up from 29 percent in 2005. Sixteen percent of seventh-grade students report recent binge drinking, up from 10 percent in 2005. (Source: The Press-Banner)
Marijuana use among Santa Cruz youth has also risen significantly, increasing from 18 percent in 2005 to 26 percent this year among high school freshman. Bill Manov, director of alcohol and drug services for the countys Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, told The Press-Banner that he believes drug use is up because students dont perceive the behavior as dangerous or damaging.
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