Study Shows Teens Engaging In More Risky Behaviors
More Teens Turning Towards Drugs & Alcohol
According to a survey conducted by The Partnership Attitude Tracking Study on behalf of Drug-Free America, teens are becoming more likely to engage in drug or alcohol experimentation during social events and situations such as parties. The study, which was acquired by real-time GPS tracking company Tracking System Direct, also stated that overall drug and alcohol abuse among teens is on the rise after 10 consecutive years of decline.
The study focused on high school students in grades 9-12.
The statistics reported that there was an 11% increase in alcohol use in the past month among teens who were surveyed the previous year, and a 19% increase in marijuana use, the largest annual increase of usage among all other substances.



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