Substance Abuse
Alcohol is the substance abused most frequently by adolescents, followed by marijuana and tobacco. In the past month, 35 percent of high school seniors reported drinking some alcohol, 21 percent reported using marijuana, and 11 percent reported smoking cigarettes. MORE ยป
Resources
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Ensuring the Well-being of Boys and Young Men of Color: Factors that Promote Success and Protect Against Substance Use and Misuse
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Pain Treatment Toolbox
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Improving Cultural Competence When Delivering Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Substance Abuse in the States
Spotlight
E-cigarette use on the rise?
A new trend emerges as more adolescents use e-cigarettes than conventional cigarettes.
