Survey finds abused kids more likely to use drugs than peers [Columbian.com]

Samantha Sangenito 7/5/174:00 AM

Clark County teens who have suffered traumatic experiences and dysfunctional home lives are significantly more likely to use marijuana and cigarettes than their peers, according to Clark County Public Health.

At a Board of Health meeting Wednesday, Clark County councilors received an expanded presentation on the results of the 2016 Healthy Youth Survey, a statewide, confidential survey that polls sixth, eighth, 10th and 12th grade students on their substance use, mental health and personal safety.

[For more of this story, written by Katie Gillespie, go to http://www.columbian.com/news/...se-drugs-than-peers/]

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