The rate of teenage pregnancy has been shown to increase in these areas as well.
In fact, over the last eight years the number of teenage pregnancies has dropped 20 percent.
Though teenage pregnancy has declined in recent years, it still remains high.
Schools in this country need to follow France's example to reduce teenage pregnancy.
"The divorce rate and teenage pregnancy are going down," she said.
Not too long ago, for instance, Vermont had a serious problem with teenage pregnancy.
No one can claim to have the solution to teenage pregnancy and drug abuse.
Teenage pregnancy has declined by 28 percent since its peak in 1990.
The rates of teenage pregnancy may vary widely within a country.
The Dutch approach to preventing teenage pregnancy has often been seen as a model by other countries.