<section> <h2> <p>Test your drugs and teens knowledge</p> </h2> <p> <p>Teenagers and drugs are in the media constantly. It is easy to think the problem is out of control. But do the real-life stats about young Australians match what you've heard? Take this 9 question quiz; you may be surprised. </p> <p><br /> </p> </p> </section><section> <h2> <p><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Has drug use among teenagers dropped by almost half or almost doubled since 1995? </strong></p> </h2> </section><section> <h3> <p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Smoking cannabis before you drive makes it how much more likely that you will crash a car? </strong></p> </h3> </section><section> <h3> <p><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What are the top 2 drugs Australian teens associate with a drug problem?</strong></p> </h3> </section><section> <h3> <p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">How many teens are using prescription drugs like valium or codeine to get high?</span></p> </h3> </section><section> <h3> <p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Does smoking cannabis as a teenager increase the risk of psychosis?</span></p> </h3> </section><section> <h3> <p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What is the average age Aussie teenagers try drugs for the first time?</span></p> </h3> </section><section> <h3> <p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What is the top way teenagers get access to drugs?</span></p> </h3> </section><section> <h3> <p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">How many high school students have tried ecstasy, crystal meth, cocaine or heroin?</span></p> </h3> </section><section> <h3> <p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Which age group has shown the biggest increase in drug use from 2011 to 2014?</span></p> </h3> </section><section> <p> <p>You know a thing or two about teens and drugs but may want to <a href="https://parents.au.reachout.com/common-concerns/everyday-issues/drugs-and-teenagers" target="_blank"><strong><u>learn more</u></strong></a><u>.</u></p> </p> </section><section> <h3> <p>Your drug knowledge is pretty decent. <a href="https://parents.au.reachout.com/common-concerns/everyday-issues/things-to-try-drugs" target="_blank"><strong><u>Try out our tips and tools</u></strong></a> for handling things with your teen.</p> </h3> </section><section> <h3> <p>You know what's going on with teens and drugs right now. Maybe its time to <a href="https://parents.au.reachout.com/common concerns/everyday issues/things to try drugs/how to talk about drugs with your teenager" target="_blank"><strong><u>have the conversation with your teenager</u></strong></a>?</p> </h3> </section> Did you find what you were looking for? Yes - Learn about what to do if you suspect your teen is involved in drugs No - Hear from other parents about their thoughts on drugs and alcohol I need to know more - Read our fact sheet on teenagers and drugs