In an effort to continue our discussions about the drug problem I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you some positive news. I believe the survey results show some positive and promising trends about how our nation is dealing with the issue of drug use.
Parents are more likely to talk with their children about specific risks associated with drugs.
These results are the beginning signs of how our continued efforts will win this war on drugs. As I have said from day one, the biggest weapon in the war on drugs is parental involvement and advocacy with their children. And, it can be no fluke that this increase in parental involvement is taking place at a time when surveys are showing that teen s attitudes about drugs are dramatically changing. Teen drug use had increased steadily from 1992 to 1997. The study also found significant, positive changes in drug-related attitudes among teens, which may signal the beginning of a longer trend away from drug use.