At what age is it okay for kids to read stories with sex, foul language, and drugs?

I'm curious about people's attitudes regarding this. I'll be teaching a workshop for high school kids. One of the stories I'll have them read is full of violence, dirty language, drugs, and sexual references (no actual sex in the story).

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blindbob · 41-45

@evile, the question is more about what can be read in an educational environment. i think most of the kids will read and watch this stuff on tv, but i'm trying to grasp if it would be appropriate in an academic environment.