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K-12 Education: Most States Require Public Schools to Teach Substance Use Prevention. Q&A. Report to Congressional Committees. GAO-25-107647 [Accessible Version]
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Jacqueline M. Nowicki – US Government Accountability Office, 2025
Substance use--when people use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco in ways that can harm themselves or others--remains a persistent problem in the United States. Substance use can result in negative consequences, including poor school performance and diminished mental health. Research suggests that prevention programs for school-aged children may help…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Substance Abuse, Health Education, Prevention