The newly graduated high school students, having started their education during the pandemic, have shown record lows in substance use, a trend unseen for decades.
Substance use rates among teenagers have reached unprecedented lows, with eighth graders showing a 12.9% alcohol use rate and an astounding 90% of them abstaining.
The reduction in substance use among teenagers includes declines in alcohol, nicotine vaping, and marijuana, demonstrating a significant positive shift in youth behavior.
Nora Volkow of NIDA emphasized that understanding the factors behind this decline is crucial for sustaining and promoting healthy choices among future generations.
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