All too many young people are receiving mixed messages and inaccurate information about drugs.
In recent years, we have been sending a clear, consistent signal about the harms of drugs, particularly marijuana, which for most young people is the first illegal drug that they are exposed to.
It has become much more difficult to smuggle dangerous substances across our borders over the past three years, and this is creating real problems for drug traffickers.
All school districts receive funds from the federal government, through the Department of Education, to support anti-drug education efforts.
Research shows that parents are the single biggest influence on children - if you are worried about your teen and drugs, talk to them.