Author name: David Aden

Question: What simple mistake guarantees drug education will not work? Answer: Misrepresenting the truth about drugs. Fortunately, getting it right is not difficult when the basic principles of effective drug education are known. Today, schools exist in a rapidly changing social and health environment. Students are exposed to substances such as alcohol, vaping products, prescription […]

We’ve long known three things: The average age when substance use starts is 13. The earlier substance use begins, the higher the risk for addiction. Early intervention works. So, what stops us from using that knowledge to make a difference? Knowing how to recognize early signs. In this article, we lay out the ways to