Drug use is increasing in schools. Raves, outlawed in Springfield, still happen and drugs are a key component.
Public concern is mounting.
And, according to this news story, the number is being underreported. The package relies heavily on communities where teens, parents, and educators can get answers. To keep the package fresh, we decided to take the journal approach with a teen who is having a heroin problem. The series would put a face on heroin among teens. Ideally, someone from our staff would take the video while reporters conduct the interviews.