Drug Use in Middle School Predicts High School Dropouts Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 13, 2015Drug abuse is a well-known issue for a substantial minority of teenagers living in the U.S. and in many other countries. Possible consequences of this abuse include disrupted growth and development, conduct problems at home or in the classroom, increased involvement in risky behavior and increased chances of underperforming in school or dropping out of…