Get to Your Child Before The Pressure Does
A public service message urges parents to talk openly with their children about drug dangers before peer pressure leads to abuse. It notes kids face intense pressure and stresses parents must provide clear facts and guidance to prevent unsafe choices.
Widespread Appearance of Drugs at Social Gatherings
At a party two men discuss marijuana types and prices while teens openly share a joint outside a store. Across towns, many under 40 have tried drugs, with availability in homes, parking lots, parks, arcades and pubs. Users span ages and backgrounds, and legal risks or health warnings fail to deter experimentation.