The participants said both drug and alcohol problems are prevalent in this area. Wheatland junior high school students prefer using marijuana above alcohol, said the school's family community resource worker, Sharon Blanchard. Marijuana smoking is a group activity among these teenagers. When asked why they use drugs, the students say there's nothing to do. Surprisingly, when Blanchard worked in Phoenix, Arizona, kids there would say the same thing.
Transportation sometimes becomes a hindrance for help seekers.
More information about drugs should be available in schools. Better inform the public where to call for help. Gerry Cool was very pleased with the outcome of the meeting. I'm really excited and optimistic.