And on that note, Happy New Year!  Yes, it is true.  Researchers have found a possible correlation between bullying behavior in middle school and substance abuse once these students reach high school age.  The work was completed by the Oregon Research Institute and published in the Journal of Early Adolescence by SAGE Publications.  The study will hopefully lead to some deeper understanding of the violence we see in middle schools and high schools today.

Thanks so much to Medical News Today for sharing this information.  It provides parents with valuable insights even while further research is ongoing.  Drug abuse is just one of many parental worries, so any data that can help us spot problems early can be a real lifesaver.