Revised February 2013
2012 Monitoring the Future Results
Since 1975 the MTF survey has measured drug, alcohol, and cigarette use and related attitudes among adolescent students nationwide. Survey participants report their drug use behaviors across three time periods: lifetime, past year, and past month. Overall, 45,449 students from 395 public and private schools participated in this year's Monitoring the Future survey. The survey is funded by the NIDA, a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and conducted by the University of Michigan.
Results from the Survey are released each fall. To get the latest information, check the links below. Note: The findings and conclusions in these reports are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the NIH.
News Releases
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12/18/12 - Regular marijuana use by teens continues to be a concern
- Audiocast of the 2012 Monitoring the Future Results
- Overview of Findings
- The rise in teen marijuana use stalls, synthetic marijuana use levels, and use of 'bath salts' is very low - (University of Michigan Web Site)
- Decline in teen smoking continues into 2012 - (University of Michigan Web Site)
- 2012 Data from In-School Surveys of 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-Grade Students - (University of Michigan Web Site)
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12/14/11 - Cigarette and alcohol use at historic low among teens
- Audiocast of the 2011 Monitoring the Future Results
- Overview of Findings
- Marijuana use continues to rise among U.S. teens, while alcohol use hits historic lows - (University of Michigan Web Site)
- Decline in teen smoking resumes in 2011 - (University of Michigan Web Site)
- 2011 Data from In-School Surveys of 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-Grade Students - (University of Michigan Web Site)
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12/14/10 - Teen marijuana use increases, especially among eighth-graders
- Overview of Findings
- Marijuana use is rising; ecstasy use is beginning to rise; and alcohol use is declining among U.S. teens - (University of Michigan Web Site)
- Smoking stops declining and shows signs of increasing among younger teens - (University of Michigan Web Site)
- Quick Link to 2010 Figures and Data Tables from In-School Surveys of 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-Grade Students - (University of Michigan Web Site)
- Archived MTF News Releases
Monitoring the Future Publications
2011
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Monitoring the Future: National Results on Adolescent Drug Use: Overview of Key Findings 2011
[Monitoringthefuture.org] - Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2011. Volume I: Secondary school students [Monitoringthefuture.org]
- Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2011. Volume II: College students and adults ages 19-50 [Monitoringthefuture.org]
2010
- Monitoring the Future: National Results on Adolescent Drug Use: Overview of Key Findings 2010 [Monitoringthefuture.org]
- Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2010. Volume I: Secondary school students [Monitoringthefuture.org]
- Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2010. Volume II: College students and adults ages 19-50 [Monitoringthefuture.org]
2009
- Monitoring the Future: National Results on Adolescent Drug Use: Overview of Key Findings 2009 (PDF, 1.4MB) - NIH Publication No. 10-7583 [Monitoringthefuture.org]
- Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2009. Volume I: Secondary school students (PDF, 8.2MB) - NIH Publication No. 10-7584 [Monitoringthefuture.org].
- Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2009. Volume II: College students and adults ages 19-50 (PDF, 2.7MB) - NIH Publication No. 10-7585 [Monitoringthefuture.org]
2008
- Monitoring the Future: National Results on Adolescent Drug Use: Overview of Key Findings 2008 (PDF, 995KB) - NIH Publication No. 09-7401 [Monitoringthefuture.org]
- Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2009. Volume I: Secondary school students (PDF, 10.4MB) - NIH Publication No. 09-7402 [Monitoringthefuture.org]
- Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2007. Volume II: College students and adults ages 19-50 (PDF, 4.1MB) - NIH Publication No. 09-7403 [Monitoringthefuture.org]
2007
- Monitoring the Future: National Results on Adolescent Drug Use: Overview of Key Findings 2007 (PDF, 803KB) - NIH Publication No. 08-6418 [Monitoringthefuture.org]
- Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2007. Volume I: Secondary school students (PDF, 3.7MB) - NIH Publication No. 08-6418A [Monitoringthefuture.org]
- Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2007. Volume II: College students and adults ages 19-45 (PDF, 2.2MB) - NIH Publication No. 08-6418B [Monitoringthefuture.org]
2006
- Monitoring the Future: National Results on Adolescent Drug Use: Overview of Key Findings 2006 (PDF, 508KB) - NIH Publication No. 07-6202 [Monitoringthefuture.org]
- Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2006. Volume I: Secondary school students (PDF, 4.4MB) - NIH Publication No. 07-6205 [Monitoringthefuture.org]
- Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2006. Volume II: College students and adults ages 19-45 (PDF, 3.0MB) - NIH Publication No. 07-6206 [Monitoringthefuture.org]
Monitoring the Future Web Site (University of Michigan)
- Monitoring the Future Survey - This study funded by NIDA is performed by the University of Michigan.
NIDA Press Conference on Teen Drug Use
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