Pubdate: Sun, 19 May 2002 Source: Detroit News (MI) Copyright: 2002 The Detroit News Contact: http://detnews.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/126 Author: Susan L. Hiltz FOCUS ON DRUG USE The Skillman Foundation proves once again that it is a leader on children's issues in Southeast Michigan. Our hats are off to The Detroit News and WDIV/Local 4 for bringing the results of their public opinion polls to life in the recent Caring About Kids series (April 28-30). The poll results rank drug use as the top health risk for metro youth. Our schools, judicial system, workplaces, faith communities, law enforcement, youth and families see the results of drug use on a daily basis. Much of the end results show up in youth crime, violence, school drop outs, addiction, delinquency and teen pregnancies. It's time for all of us to heed this wake-up call. We encourage The News to diligently report on drug use and investigate sound solutions to preventing it. Susan L. Hiltz Executive Director Prevention Coalition of Southeast Michigan Southfield