| Sent on September 6, 2007 | SAMHSA Health Information Network | eNetwork Archives |
New National Survey Reveals Drug Use Down Among Adolescents in U.S.-Successes in Substance Abuse Recovery Highlighted
Date: September 6, 2007
Media Contact: SAMHSA Press Office, 240-276-2130
Current illicit drug use has declined among the Nation's adolescents, the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced today, at the start of the 18th Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
The rate of adolescents ages 12 to 17 acknowledging drug use in the past month dropped from 11.6 percent in 2002 to 9.8 percent in 2006. This level is similar to the level in 2005 (9.9 percent).
This initial report from the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) also indicates use of cigarettes decreased from 2002 to 2006 for people ages 18 to 25. However, the level of underage drinking, ages 12 to 20, remained unchanged since 2002, at 28.3 percent in 2006.
Get Involved!
- During National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, include the results of the NSDUH in your community or organization's newsletter.
- Sponsor school assemblies or community meetings to address drug and alcohol abuse problems and teach kids about abusing prescription medication.
- Discuss the results of the NSDUH with your local school counselor, nurse, or health curriculum lead.
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- Visit What's New from the National Survey on Drug Use & Health
- Contact the SAMHSA Press Office at 240-276-2130 for more information
- Go to SAMHSA's News Room
