Although results from a 2004 national drug survey show a 9 percent decrease in illicit drug use among 12 to 17-year-olds, one Henry County Sheriff's deputy believes people should not get too lax.

"It's not a major problem but ... It's an issue that we need to be concerned with," Henry County Sheriff's deputy Jimmy Spence said.

Spence is one of two sheriff's deputies who visit Henry County sixth graders as part of the Junior Deputy program. Discussions of various topics each month include drug awareness, home gun safety, fire safety and alcohol abuse.

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