Most speed limits are set by state or local statute, although each state allows various sub div isions to set a different, generally lower, limit. The highest speed limits are generally 75â80 mph (120â130 km/h) in western states and 70 mph (115 km/h) in eastern states.
1 Ecstasy: This drug is very popular among the dance club scene and is now being marketed to kids, using cartoon character stamps. 2  With its designs and cheap prices, this stimulant has, unfortunately, become a popular pastime.3  Inhalants: The presence of inhalants has become another danger in most teenage homes.arents need to talk with their kids about drugs, and warn them about the severity of these substances. Perhaps with a little more time and effort spent on awareness, education and prevention, these trends wonât continue to surface among our teens.
Looking over the past 10 years, data show that more and more teens are saying no to drugs, period. They are not even trying them once. Still, to answer the question, statistics from 2009 (PDF, 362.76KB) show that the drug most often abused by teens in 8th, 10th, and 12th grades is alcohol, followed by marijuana. The third most abused drug varies by gradeâfor 8th graders, itâs inhalants.