What You Need to Know about Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

 

Alcohol

Underage drinking and drug use is more harmful to teens than adults because their brains are still developing throughout adolescence and well into young adulthood- between the ages of 23-25. Substance use during this critical growth period can lead to lifelong damage in brain function, particularly as it relates to memory, motor skills (ability to move) and coordination. According to research, young people who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who begin drinking at age 21.

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Marijuana

We get it, staying up to date on the legalization and use of marijuana in our country is hard - it seems to be ever changing! It’s important to know the facts about marijuana use from credible and reliable sources.

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Other Drugs:

We know the big ones - alcohol, marijuana, tobacco - but it can be difficult to know what else is out there in the terms of other drugs as it seems to be always evolving and changing. The links below can assist in both education and prevention of other drug usage.

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