Juvenile justice experts urge lawmakers to look at patterns driving teen drinking, drug use

Juvenile justice experts are urging Wyoming lawmakers to address the underlying causes of teenage drinking and drug use, highlighting a troubling trend where adults are often the suppliers. The issue isn't confined to the Wind River Reservation, indicating a broader problem that demands systemic change. This push for accountability is crucial as it underscores the need for stricter regulations to protect youth from harmful substances and to curb the adult behavior that fuels these dangerous patterns.