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Study Says Fewer Teens Are Smoking, Using Drugs
POSTED: 2:17 p.m. EST December 24, 2002
CLEVELAND -- Officials say teen substance abuse has dropped for the second straight year, according to Tuesday's Connecting With Kids.
The Department of Health and Human Services said teens in the eighth-grade and up admitted to using less drugs, alcohol and tobacco this year.
The survey also found that fewer teens are smoking and using the drug Ecstasy than in past years.
Check out NewsChannel5's mission statement for Connecting With Kids. Also, be sure to visit the Connecting With Kids Web site for more information and helpful tips.
The Department of Health and Human Services said teens in the eighth-grade and up admitted to using less drugs, alcohol and tobacco this year.
The survey also found that fewer teens are smoking and using the drug Ecstasy than in past years.
Check out NewsChannel5's mission statement for Connecting With Kids. Also, be sure to visit the Connecting With Kids Web site for more information and helpful tips.
Previous Stories:
- August 12, 2002: Quiz Helps Identify Drug, Alcohol Problems In Teens
- July 25, 2002: Teens Can Get Harmful Prescription Drugs Online
- February 28, 2002: Teens Using Ritalin To Get High
- April 18, 2001: Parents Warn Kids Not To Use 'Club Drugs'
- March 13, 2001: Teens Using Drug Slang To Fool Parents
- September 22, 2000: Teen Girls Catch Up To Boys With Drug Use
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