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Understanding Teen Substance Use: Alarming Statistics and Family Impact

Did you know that 42% of U.S. high school seniors use alcohol and 90% of drug addictions begin in their teenage years? Alarmingly, over 40% of those who start drinking before age 15 develop alcoholism. Among 8th graders, 16% reported drinking in the past month. Additionally, 50% of high school seniors admit to illicit drug use. Teens abusing prescription drugs are 12 times more likely to use heroin. With 18% of adults having a family history of alcoholism, it’s crucial to address these issues early.

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Understanding Teen Substance Use: Alarming Statistics and Family Impact

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  1. Did You Know 42% of US high school seniors use alcohol

  2. Did You Know 90% of drug and alcohol addictions begin in the teenage years

  3. Did You Know Over 40% of people who begin drinking before age 15 become alcoholics

  4. Did You Know 16% percent of 8th graders reported drinking alcohol within the past month and 32% reported drinking alcohol in the past year

  5. Did You Know 50% of high school seniors admitted to illicit drug use

  6. Did You Know Teens who abuse prescription drugs are 12x more likely to use heroin

  7. Did You Know Teens who abuse prescription drugs are 12x more likely to use heroin

  8. Did You Know Abuse of prescription drugs is highest among young adults age 18 - 25 years

  9. Did You Know 18% of adults have alcoholism in their family

  10. Did You Know 38% of adults have one relative with alcoholism

  11. Did You Know 76 million people (4 out of 10) are affected by alcoholism

  12. Did You Know 10 million people are married to someone with alcoholism

  13. Did You Know 1 out of 3 failed marriages is attributed to addiction issues

  14. Did You Know Painkillers, depressants and antidepressants are responsible for more overdose deaths than cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines and amphetamines combined

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