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The Facts

Nearly everyone has been affected by the disease of addiction, either personally or by a family member or friend.

86% of American high school students said that some classmates drink, use drugs, and smoke during the school day.
44% of high school students knew who sold drugs at their school
52% of high school students said there was a place on school grounds or near school where students can go to use drugs, drink, or smoke during the school day and 36% said it was easy for students to use drugs, drink, or smoke during the school day without getting caught.
https://www.centeronaddiction.org/addiction-research/reports/national-survey-american-attitudes-substance-abuse-teens-2012

Each day in the United States, approximately 206 people die as a result of a drug overdose. – CDC, 2018
Drug overdoses accounted for 72,404 U.S. deaths, including 33,091 (63.1%) that involved an opioid. – CDC, 2018

Every day in the US, 2,500 youth (12-17) abuse a prescription pain reliever for the first time - www.drugfreeworld.org

Forty-five percent of those who begin drinking alcohol before the age of 14 become alcohol dependent at some time in their lives, compared with 10% of those who wait at least until age 21. (Source: Archives of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine)
In 2015, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that 20% of youth aged 12 to 20 years drink alcohol and 13% reported binge drinking in the past 30 days.

In 2015, more than 11 million young adults ages 18 to 25 used marijuana in the past year. (https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana)
According to the Monitoring the Future survey, the number of young people who believe regular marijuana use is risky is decreasing.
The amount of THC in marijuana has been increasing steadily over the past few decades. For a person who's new to marijuana use, this may mean exposure to higher THC levels with a greater chance of a harmful reaction. (https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana)
Edibles take longer to digest and produce a high. Therefore, people may consume more to feel the effects faster, leading to dangerous results. (https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana)
Higher THC levels may also mean a greater risk for addiction if people are regularly exposing themselves to high doses. (https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana)

There are over 7000 chemicals inside of a cigarette. (https://therealcost.betobaccofree.hhs.gov/tobacco-basics.html)
A typical 1 hour hookah session can produce as much smoke as several packs of cigarettes. (https://therealcost.betobaccofree.hhs.gov/tobacco-basics.html)
Electronic cigarettes and vapes contain can contain more nicotine than a traditional cigarette. (https://therealcost.betobaccofree.hhs.gov/tobacco-basics.html)
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