A survey by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America found that teenage girls are more susceptible to substance abuse then teenage boys. The survey shows that girls believe that alcohol and drugs can provide benefits through self-medication. An analysis of the 2009 Partnership Attitude Tracking Study shows that girls use alcohol and drugs to deal with problems in their lives. 68% of girls polled said, "using drugs helps kids deal with problems at home." The analysis also found that teenage boys are finding benefits to using drugs and alcohol. 52% of boys said, "drugs help you relax socially."
Parents should pay attention to their daughters' moods and mental health and if they suspect drug-use address it immediately.
To learn more check out "Teenage Girls: Increasingly vulnerable to alcohol and drug use."
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment