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             Statistics from 'Trends in Health of Canadian Youth' has found that more than 90% of kids
             have tried alcohol by grade 10. Cocaine use among teens ahs dropped since 1975 from 5.6% to
             5%. (Trends in Health of Canadian Youth)
             There are some ways to detect if your child is a drug user. Your teen may
             have recent problems in school. Irregular attendance, poor academic performance,
             and skipping extra-curricular activities are some noticeable problems. Also, you can
             notice a change in sleep patterns, weight change, and appears to be more prone to
             There are some ways you can prevent your child from becoming a drug user. Before your child
             goes out with his/her friends, it may be a good idea to meet the friends and/or parents. Helping your child develop hobbies may also help. You do not have to be strict, but it is wise to keep
             your child under supervision and to know where he/she is going and with whom. Threatening
             your child will not necessarily stop him/her from becoming a drug user; they may actually be
             more interested in trying drugs this way.
             The illegality of drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes makes teens want to do it more. Some
             people say that making this legal will actually reduce their usage, but that does not seem to
             make sense. Teens will do it more, since drugs will be even more accessible. People do not
             realize that is even illegal to purchase cigarettes and alcohol for minors. These people need to
             be educated and realize that these are the youth of the next g
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