Teen drug and alcohol use has plummeted to record lows, notably among alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine vaping, indicating significant behavioral shifts since the pandemic.
According to the latest survey, alcohol use among 12th graders has decreased dramatically from 75% in 1997 to just 42% this year, demonstrating a profound cultural change.
Interestingly, while abstention rates have risen among teens for various substances, nicotine pouch usage has doubled among 12th graders, raising concerns about its appeal to youth.
Despite fears of a post-pandemic resurgence in substance use, the expected uptick hasn’t materialized, signaling a potentially lasting shift in teenage substance use behaviors.
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