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Young people are being exposed to alcohol,
tobacco and drugs early--even in elementary school. The younger someone starts to use
alcohol and drugs, the more likely she or he is to develop problems associated with such
use.
Consider the following facts and information from the U.S. Department of Heath and Human
Services:
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Young people who use alcohol and drugs also are more likely to be victims or perpetrators
of violence, engage in unplanned and unprotected sex, experience school failure, or be
seriously injured from driving or engaging in other risky behavior while impaired.
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access and availability of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs make it difficult to keep
young people out of harm's way.
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