Drug, Gun Use High Among Lee County Youth

Drug, gun use high among Lee County youth

Filed under: youth drug abuse

More young people in Lee County have used synthetic marijuana and sold drugs when compared to their peers in the state's eight most populous counties. Lee County school board members will also learn Tuesday that the county's youth have the highest or … Read more on The News-Press

Drug Prevention – As part of a grant received from Health Canada, LOVE youth leaders created this short and informative video on drug use and drug abuse.

YOUTH FIRST: Parents should intervene at first inkling of drug problem

Filed under: youth drug abuse

There's no need to be confrontational. Let your child know that you are worried about possible alcohol or drug use and you want to help. Ask your teen to help you understand what is going on and respond to your concerns. Encourage honesty and openness. Read more on Evansville Courier & Press

Youth advocacy group to host drug take-back event

Filed under: youth drug abuse

According to the study, one in four teenagers report having abused prescription drugs and one in five of them first did so before they were 14-years-old. Ryan Worley, the coordinator of the Youth Community Coalition, says he worries about those … Read more on KBIA