Drug and Alcohol Addiction

• Illicit drug abuse in the U.S. has risen to its highest level in 8 years. The increase was particularly high among youth and young adults ages 12-25. In 2009, 8 percent of Americans, an estimated 21.8 million people, said they used illicit drugs. (National Institute on Drug Abuse-2010)
• Nearly 72 percent of America’s students have consumed alcohol (more than a few sips) by the end of high school and more than 37 percent have done so by the 8th grade. (National Institute on Drug Abuse-2011)

• Monica’s Story
• Kristin’s Story
• Rachel’s Story