White House Says Ads Played Part in Drug-Use Decline

WASHINGTON, D.C. White House officials attributed an 11 percent decline in drug use by teenagers in part to its anti-drug media campaign, which they said has increased teen awareness about the risks of using drugs.

“Fewer teens are using drugs because of the deliberate and serious messages they have received about the dangers of drugs from their parents, leaders, and prevention efforts like our National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign,” said White House drug czar John Walters in a statement.