Every day in America, approximately 10 young people between the ages of 13 and 24 are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. And a lot of these people are infected through risky behaviors associated with drug use.
Drugs can change the parts of your brain that you use to weigh risks and benefits before making
decisions. Teens who have used marijuana are four times more likely to have been pregnant or to have gotten someone pregnant than teens who have never smoked pot. And then there’s HIV/AIDS. learn more »
To learn more about the link between HIV and drug abuse, go to www.teens.drugabuse.gov (courtesy of NIDA).
More and more teens are saying “no thanks” to marijuana. Recent surveys show that marijuana use has declined significantly among teens for the past several years. 23% fewer teens in 10th grade used marijuana last year.
