A 2007 study by the Partnership for a Drug Free America found that the number one reason teens use drugs is to cope with school stress. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), kids are most vulnerable to start drinking or using drugs during highly stressful transition periods, such as entering high school or going off to college.
Sandi Delack, RN, President of the National Association of School Nurses, gives encouragement to parents: "The beginning of the school year is an especially vulnerable time for most kids, especially for teens making the move from middle school to high school, or any child who is starting a new school. ... The good news is that there's a lot of support available for parents to help their kids make a smoother, safer transition. One significant resource for parents is the school nurse, who has experience working with children and adolescents and an understanding of the stress students experience in school."
(Source: PRNewswire)
Labels: teen drug use, partnership for a drug free america, parents concerns
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