Local prevention group: average substance‑use initiation at 13; marijuana uptick among teens
At the council meeting, Shayla Wilson of Bridging Communities/ASAP presented recent student survey data showing an average age of initiation of 13, a slight overall decrease in substance use but a small uptick in marijuana use, and higher reported use among female students.
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Shayla Wilson, identifying herself with Bridging Communities and ASAP, told the Clinton City Council that data from 8th, 10th and 12th graders shows the average age of initiation for substance use is 13.
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