This was a result of a number of factors, but we do know that the messages kids get about the harms of drugs has a significant impact on their decision on whether or not to use.

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As parents, we need to talk to young people about drugs and make sure they...

As parents, we need to talk to young people about drugs and make sure they...

To work to make the lives or others better is the most rewarding work of...

To work to make the lives or others better is the most rewarding work of...

We know that if we can prevent kids from trying drugs in their teenage years,...

We know that if we can prevent kids from trying drugs in their teenage years,...

You don't want to give kids an idea that they might not have thought of.

You don't want to give kids an idea that they might not have thought of.

The purpose of random testing is not to catch, punish, or expose students who use...

The purpose of random testing is not to catch, punish, or expose students who use...

It has become much more difficult to smuggle dangerous substances across our borders over the...

It has become much more difficult to smuggle dangerous substances across our borders over the...

We need to educate Americans about the real harms of marijuana if we want to...

We need to educate Americans about the real harms of marijuana if we want to...

Life is short, so enjoy it to the fullest.

Life is short, so enjoy it to the fullest.

Make your having dinner out become The Event of the Night, instead of just the...

Make your having dinner out become The Event of the Night, instead of just the...

Research shows that parents are the single biggest influence on children - if you are...

Research shows that parents are the single biggest influence on children - if you are...

We all have an interest in making sure teens grow up healthy and drug-free.

We all have an interest in making sure teens grow up healthy and drug-free.

Educating young people about the harms of drugs is essential.

Educating young people about the harms of drugs is essential.

It is very rewarding to serve the country by helping President Bush work to reduce...

It is very rewarding to serve the country by helping President Bush work to reduce...

In recent years, we have been sending a clear, consistent signal about the harms of...

In recent years, we have been sending a clear, consistent signal about the harms of...

Parents should monitor their behavior, know who their friends are, and keep track of what...

Parents should monitor their behavior, know who their friends are, and keep track of what...

The only think I like better than talking about Food is eating.

The only think I like better than talking about Food is eating.

Marijuana is a much bigger part of the American addiction problem than most people -...

Marijuana is a much bigger part of the American addiction problem than most people -...

Today's marijuana is also twice as strong as it was in the mid 80's.

Today's marijuana is also twice as strong as it was in the mid 80's.

Some of these pro-drug messages come from popular culture.

Some of these pro-drug messages come from popular culture.

All too many young people are receiving mixed messages and inaccurate information about drugs.

All too many young people are receiving mixed messages and inaccurate information about drugs.