Consequences
- We must remember that alcohol and marijuana are not harmless drugs. While fewer youth are using, those that do choose to use are suffering serious consequences as a result of their use.
- Youth who are regular users of alcohol and marijuana are:
- Three times more likely to miss ten or more days from school
- Eight times more likely to get into trouble with the police
- Eight times more likely to take part in gang activities
- Four times more likely to harm their parents
- Eight times more likely to carry a gun when not in school
- Nine times more likely to carry a gun when in school
For more information regarding adolescent drug use in Greater Cincinnati link to:
- Coalition For A Drug Free Greater Cincinnati – www.drugfreecincinnati.org
