Adolescent Alcohol Fear Rising, Marijuana Fear Falling

In a report written with an obvious “Reefer Madness” mentality, there are actually some very refreshing statistics. From 2002 to 2011, the percentage of adolescents that perceive danger from heavy drinking rose from 38.2% to 40.7%, accompanied by a binge drinking rate drop from 10.7% to 7.4%. Perceived danger from marijuana use dropped from 54.6% to 44.8%, and use rose from 6.7% to 7.9%.