They bring a lot more baggage in these days, ... The pressures of society are stronger -- the drinking, the drugs, the social problems. They have to grow up faster and take on more responsibilities.

I've smoked pot and drank with my dad. I've been drinking since I was 11. Drugs are illegal but we're going to do it no matter what anyone says.

We need to do a better job of keeping drugs out of lakes, rivers and drinking water.

High school is when a lot of kids begin to feel pressure to do drugs and start drinking.

Keeping a close watch on patients after they begin taking these drugs is a good idea--although not because these medicines are especially risky or dangerous. Patients need to be monitored to ensure they're getting the right medication in the amount that can help them feel better.

Those are two drugs you don't want to get mixed up.