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Teens in Foster Care Are Less Likely to Talk With a Parent or Guardian About the Dangers of Substance Use
A new report, based on data from SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, reveals that adolescents ages 12-17 in foster care are significantly less likely to talk to a parent or guardian about the dangers of substance use compared with their peers. 58.9% of adolescents living with biological parents have these discussions, and 57.6% of adolescents living with adoptive parents have these talks. But the percentage drops to 51.1 for adolescents in foster care.
Federal Departments
Department of Health and Human Services
Section
Publications
Topic
Substance Use/Misuse
Child Welfare