Facts, Statistics and Resources

for drug abuse and gang prevention

CONSIDER THESE STARTLING FACTS...

• In the next 24 hours 1,439 teens will attempt suicide.
• Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for 15 to 24 year-olds.
• In the next 24 hours 15,000 teens will use drugs for the 1st time.
• Every 2 hours a youth is murdered.
• Every 7 minutes a youth is arrested for a drug related crime.
• Every 4 minutes a youth is arrested for an alcohol related crime.