Drug Abuse

While rates of illicit drug use are declining, the rate of prescription drug use remains high.

11 Facts about Heroin

Many of heroin’s newest addicts are in their teens or early 20s; many also come from middle- or upper-middle-class suburban families.... More

11 Shocking Facts About Teens and Drug Use

Alcohol kills 6.5 times more youth than all other illicit drugs combined.... More

Prescription Drugs: What You Should Know

Background on Drug Abuse

Drug addicts are often seen as morally flawed or lacking in willpower... More

Top Resources

  1. 11 Shocking Facts About Teens and Drug Use
  2. Background on Drug Abuse
  3. Terms You Should Know About Drug Abuse

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Top Ways To Take Action

  1. Action Tips: Create a survey about drug use in your community
  2. Action Tips: Write and produce a play about drug abuse
  3. Action Tips: Have a benefit concert to support recovering drug addicts

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Healthy Schools Challenge

Healthy Schools Challenge

Healthy Schools Challenge

Start a healthy living campaign at your school and win a $1,000 scholarship for yourself and $1,000 scholarships for up to 4 friends that help you.

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