The National Institute on Drug Abuse and the University of Michigan announced the results of this year’s Monitoring the Future Survey
The survey shows more teens are using marijuana
ALBANY, GA -- A new study is revealing the most recent teen drug trends in America.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse and the University of Michigan announced the results of this year’s Monitoring the Future Survey. More than 46,000 8th, 10th, and 12th graders were surveyed; according to the results, the combined increase in daily marijuana use is significant.
The study states about one in sixteen 12th graders today uses marijuana on a daily or near-daily basis. Officials say that’s more than the number of seniors who are considered daily nicotine smokers. N.I.D.A. Director Nora Volkow says what’s most troubling, is what the use of marijuana can lead to. “Those kids that start taking marijuana before age 17 are more likely to become dependent, not just on marijuana, but a wide variety of different drugs,” says Volkow.
The study shows more kids are starting to try drugs like ecstasy and needle injected heroine; both of which increased in 2010. And while the use of Vicodine has decreased, other prescription pills are still being abused by teens.
Drug trends also highlighted in the study include alcohol, cocaine, and over the counter drugs.
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