The Addiction Dragon, destroying children’s lives in every neighborhood

Child drug addiction is a growing concern and has serious consequences for the health and well-being of young people. Substance abuse can lead to physical and mental health problems, disrupt relationships and academic performance, and increase the risk of accidents and injury. Early intervention is critical to prevent the progression of addiction and to support children in overcoming this challenging issue. Families, schools, and communities can play an important role in preventing child drug addiction by educating children about the dangers of drugs, Providing positive role models, and creating a supportive environment for children to thrive. Organizations such as WingMan Books for Kids also offers a great resource for anti-addiction stories, to help children and families facing addiction challenges.

• 26.8 million kids are exposed to addiction in their home, school, and neighborhood.
• 50% of all highschool seniors have used drugs. 
• 62% os them abused alcohol as well.
• 2.08 million 12 -17 year-olds used drugs last month.
• 107,375 people in the US died of drug overdoses in 2021
• 67% of those involved synthetic opioids like fentanyl. 
• The majority of all fentanyl deaths are children 14 years old or younger.