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The big dips in Google Trends for homework can be explained by winter break and summer break. Every time homework and test searches fall, stress and drug searches fall at about the same level on the national scale. Those in the Bay Area tend to use drugs less and worry more about homework and test, and are generally more stressed than the national and state average.
My data and research illustrates that stress does relate to drug use. For students, homework and tests are often a high stresser. With areas with lower drug use, stress appears to be higher. In the Bay Area, the corrolation between stress, drugs, homework, and tests is not as profound and that could be due to our area having a generally high socioeconomic standing and good test scores. With a greater survey size and differing incomes and backgrounds, the information from the whole of California may better illustrate the trend as a whole. The countrywide data reinforces the relationship I explored. The world is full of stress. Some can be traced back to school and those affected need an outlet for their emotions. Drugs offer a quick escape for those going through tough times. By decreasing the stress put on ourselves and our peers by taking time to help ourselves, maybe we can combat America's drug epidemic.