According to a recent state-sponsored survey, teens in Hawaii are largely unaware of the dangers of using methamphetamines. The survey, which was administered during March and April 2009, shows that one in 10 teens and one in five young adults in Hawaii have close friends who use meth. In addition, the survey indicates that one in three teens believe that trying meth carries no risk. The survey also found that 41 percent of Hawaii teens would not give friends a "hard time" if they used meth and almost the same number have not tried to dissuade friends from using it.
Dr. Kevin Kunz, president of the American Board of Addiction Medicine, commented on the study's findings: "This survey clearly demonstrates [that] our young people are dangerously unaware of the risks posed by meth use." In response to the survey findings, Hawaii is launching 30-second television spots that target the belief that trying meth is "safe." The ads show young people experiencing negative outcomes after using the drug one time.
(Source: www.star-bulletin.com)
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