Kids are heading back to school soon. And for some, the increased pressure to do well and “be popular” may prompt them to experiment with drugs.
Every change in grade level, coach, friend or teacher may also contribute to stress, which can lead to experimentation with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, said Michelle Morse, communications director for Drug-Free Action Alliance.
Those most at risk are students who transition to new school buildings in middle school and high school, she said.
“We see that statistically speaking, the older a child gets the more exposure there is to alcohol and drugs,” she said. [Source: Journal-News]
Morse encourages parents to be involved in their kids’ lives, know their friends, and know what they’re doing after school.
Labels: schools, students, causes_of_teen_substance_abuse
Posted By: Stefanie Hamilton