There are other drugs. Sure kiddos are souring on alcohol, but uppers like adderall are very popular. The generation that was force-fed Ritalin are now becoming a significant portion of the population. And they recruit. Instructing acquaintances how to coerce a doctor into a prescription. Marijuana is also the easiest drug in the US to procure at any age. Downers like Xanax get a mention to counteract the "stress" a significant portion of which is directly related to stimulant abuse. Finally there is the opioid epidemic.
The biggest culprits in my opinion are weed and adderall.
There are other drugs. Sure kiddos are souring on alcohol, but uppers like adderall are very popular. The generation that was force-fed Ritalin are now becoming a significant portion of the population. And they recruit. Instructing acquaintances how to coerce a doctor into a prescription. Marijuana is also the easiest drug in the US to procure at any age. Downers like Xanax get a mention to counteract the "stress" a significant portion of which is directly related to stimulant abuse. Finally there is the opioid epidemic.
The biggest culprits in my opinion are weed and adderall.
I learned a new word today.
Also, I wonder if seeing news about 40 year old high school drinking parties may scare more kids off of from drinking