A new federal report shows Iowa has the second-lowest overall rate of illegal drug use in the country. In addition, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicates Iowa has the lowest percentage of drug use among young people between the ages of 12 and 17. The director of the Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy, Steve Lukan (LOO-kin), says he’s pleased with the results but aware challenges remain….
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Iowa is second to only South Dakota in the overall use of drugs by its citizens. Lukan credits a three-pronged attack that includes prevention specialists, law enforcement, and drug treatment programs…
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On the negative side, the survey also indicates Iowa is above the national average in tobacco use and binge drinking among teenagers.