“It won’t happen to my child.” That’s what most parents think about their children getting involved in illegal drugs or alcohol. However, sources like the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse cite statistics like these: 97 percent of high school students say classmates are using drugs and/or alcohol; 9 in 10 high school students say some of their classmates are drinking or smoking during school; and 75 percent of youth older than 12 say pictures of fellow teens drinking, smoking or using drugs on social media encourage them to do the same.
'It won't happen to my child'
Paul Anderson Youth Home leader offers advice about drug and alcohol abuse prevention in teens