Current Drug Trends (6-8)
Current Drug Trends: Recognizing the Signs of Drug and Alcohol Use
The average age for first drug use is about 13. Children learn about drugs at even younger ages from social media, video games and friends. The middle school version of Current Drug Trends focuses on why the adolescent brain is more susceptible to the effects of drugs and alcohol; consequences of nicotine, alcohol, marijuana and prescription pill misuse; and where young people can turn for help for themselves or a friend
