Using ‘marijuana goggles’ to fight teen drug problem

HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — Hancock County now has a new way to fight teen drug use. It’s a problem officials say is growing rapidly.

24-Hour News 8 got a first look at the new “marijuana googles” at a Youth Council meeting. The Hancock County Youth Council is a group of teens from four different high schools, that works to keep other young people from drinking alcohol or doing drugs.

“It’s a huge problem in our community, underage drinking and use of substances. A lot of friends and teammates I’ve had have gotten caught and I just think it would make our community a better place if we eliminated it,” said Blair Viehweg, a Mount Vernon senior.

The teens on the council tried the goggles for themselves, so they could use them to warn other students. The goggles allow the teens to see through the eyes of someone...

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