Research reveals that teens who participate in community service are less likely to use drugs.
Bob Buckalew reports. A study by the center for substance abuse prevention finds that teenagers who have a connection to their community are less likely to engage in risky behavior like drug abuse. Sue Staggs is Director of Tomorrow s Leaders Ttoday. The study also shows that teens with high self-esteem are less likely to rely on drugs to give them a feeling of importance. Staggs says community service plays an important role in improving self-esteem.