teen substance use

According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 20% of teenagers drank alcohol, and 8% used some type of drugs in the last month.  Some teens have problems or impairment associated with use. Alcohol and drugs can negatively affect teens’ moods and can make teens more impulsive. These effects can make it more likely that teens act on their suicidal thoughts. For more information, click on the boxes below.