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The Fort Myers local affiliate of MSNBC ran a story this week indicating that drug use is on the rise among middle school students in the area. In preparation for the winter break, Drug Free Collier, a local organization that works to stop and prevent drug abuse, has been going to local middle schools to speak about the dangers of drug use.

As part of this endeavor, one young recovered drug addict, only 18 years old, has been speaking to students about his experiences. Lawrence Whalen was a serious drug addict; he started abusing drugs at the age of 13 and by the age of 17 was using pot, cocaine, methamphetamines, painkillers, and more. Now recovered, Lawrence tries to communicate to kids how dangerous these drugs can be.

According to the MSNBC story, a recent local survey of Collier middle schools indicates that use of at least one drug  inhalants  has doubled over the last few years, from 12 percent to 21 percent.

(Source: msnbc.msn.com)

Labels: teen-drug-abuse, teen-drug-help

Posted By: jgarcia