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A national study published by Columbia University’s national center for addiction and substance abuse found that adolescent substance abuse was America’s leading health issues
This study also reported that 75% of high school students said they have used alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes
Close to 2 million students met the criteria for a substance abuse disorder.
UCLA health study shows that an average of 22 adolescents from 14-18 years old die each week due to drug overdose
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As a result of what teens face today, many find it difficult to navigate these challenges. While our teens proverbial plates are full, together we
must mentor them to deal with these issues.
Lead strong program fosters a learning curve where teens learn healthy communication skills, develop coping and problem-solving skills, as well as learning how to handle their often-volatile emotions. A positive circle of influence in a teen’s life can be their pivotal brink of success or failure, happiness or
depression and for some life or death.
Mental illness with teens is on a rise, especially since post COVID-19. More than
22% of high school students reported that they have seriously considered suicide.
Suicide is the 2nd leading causes of death among adolescents between the ages
of 15-19 years old. Teen years are a significant time of youth development of the
body and brain. As a result of what teens face today, many find it difficult to
navigate these challenges.