1. Drug and Alcohol Statistics Is this a problem???

2. Alcohol is a leading cause of death among youth, particularly teenagers. It contributes substantially to adolescent motor vehicle crashes, other traumatic injuries, suicide, date rape, and family and school problems. Alcohol is a leading cause of death among youth, particularly teenagers. It contributes substantially to adolescent motor vehicle crashes, other traumatic injuries, suicide, date rape, and family and school problems.

3. More than 1,700 college students in the U.S. are killed each year—about 4 a day— as a result of alcohol-related injuries. More than 1,700 college students in the U.S. are killed each year—about 4 a day— as a result of alcohol-related injuries.

4. Children who are drinking alcohol by 7th grade are more likely to report academic problems, substance use, and delinquent behavior in both middle school and high school. Children who are drinking alcohol by 7th grade are more likely to report academic problems, substance use, and delinquent behavior in both middle school and high school.

5. Alcohol kills 6 ½ times more teenagers than all other illicit drugs combined (Illicit Drugs include marijuana, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription. Alcohol kills 6 ½ times more teenagers than all other illicit drugs combined (Illicit Drugs include marijuana, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription.

6. By the 8th grade, 52% of adolescents have consumed alcohol, 41% have smoked cigarettes, and 20% have used marijuana. By the 8th grade, 52% of adolescents have consumed alcohol, 41% have smoked cigarettes, and 20% have used marijuana.

7. Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, causing an estimated 443,000 deaths - or about 1 out of every 5 - each year. Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, causing an estimated 443,000 deaths - or about 1 out of every 5 - each year.

8. In the United States, approximately 50,000 deaths each year are caused by exposure to secondhand smoke. In the United States, approximately 50,000 deaths each year are caused by exposure to secondhand smoke.

9. In 2006, approximately 6% of middle school students in this country were current cigarette smokers,with estimates of 6% for females and 6% for males. In 2006, approximately 6% of middle school students in this country were current cigarette smokers,with estimates of 6% for females and 6% for males.

10. Half (50%) of American young people have tried cigarettes by 12th grade Half (50%) of American young people have tried cigarettes by 12th grade

11. In 2007, 20% of high school students in the United States were current cigarette smokers—approximately 19% of females and 21% of males. In 2007, 20% of high school students in the United States were current cigarette smokers—approximately 19% of females and 21% of males.

12. Nationally, an estimated 4% of all middle school students were current smokeless tobacco users in 2006. Nationally, an estimated 4% of all middle school students were current smokeless tobacco users in 2006.

13. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the nation. (14.6 million past month users). Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the nation. (14.6 million past month users).

14. Marijuana is considered the “gateway drug” to other drug use. Marijuana is considered the “gateway drug” to other drug use.

15. The increase in the use of marijuana has been especially pronounced. Between 1992 and 2006, past-month use of marijuana increased from: The increase in the use of marijuana has been especially pronounced. Between 1992 and 2006, past-month use of marijuana increased from: –12% to 18% among high school seniors. –8% to 14% among 10th graders. –4% to 7% among 8th graders.

16. Alcohol is a leading cause of death among youth, particularly teenagers. It contributes substantially to adolescent motor vehicle crashes, other traumatic injuries, suicide, date rape, and family and school problems. Alcohol is a leading cause of death among youth, particularly teenagers. It contributes substantially to adolescent motor vehicle crashes, other traumatic injuries, suicide, date rape, and family and school problems.

17. More than 1,700 college students in the U.S. are killed each year—about 4 a day— as a result of alcohol-related injuries. More than 1,700 college students in the U.S. are killed each year—about 4 a day— as a result of alcohol-related injuries.

18. Children who are drinking alcohol by 7th grade are more likely to report academic problems, substance use, and delinquent behavior in both middle school and high school. Children who are drinking alcohol by 7th grade are more likely to report academic problems, substance use, and delinquent behavior in both middle school and high school.

19. Alcohol kills 6 ½ times more teenagers than all other illicit drugs combined (Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription). Alcohol kills 6 ½ times more teenagers than all other illicit drugs combined (Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription).

20. By the 8th grade, 52% of adolescents have consumed alcohol, 41% have smoked cigarettes, and 20% have used marijuana. By the 8th grade, 52% of adolescents have consumed alcohol, 41% have smoked cigarettes, and 20% have used marijuana.

21. Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, causing an estimated 443,000 deaths - or about 1 out of every 5 - each year. Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, causing an estimated 443,000 deaths - or about 1 out of every 5 - each year.

22. In the United States, approximately 50,000 deaths each year are caused by exposure to secondhand smoke. In the United States, approximately 50,000 deaths each year are caused by exposure to secondhand smoke.

23. In 2006, approximately 6% of middle school students in this country were current cigarette smokers,2 with estimates of 6% for females and 6% for males. In 2006, approximately 6% of middle school students in this country were current cigarette smokers,2 with estimates of 6% for females and 6% for males.

24. Half (50%) of American young people have tried cigarettes by 12th grade Half (50%) of American young people have tried cigarettes by 12th grade

25. In 2007, 20% of high school students in the United States were current cigarette smokers—approximately 19% of females and 21% of males. In 2007, 20% of high school students in the United States were current cigarette smokers—approximately 19% of females and 21% of males.

26. Nationally, an estimated 4% of all middle school students were current smokeless tobacco users in 2006. Nationally, an estimated 4% of all middle school students were current smokeless tobacco users in 2006.

27. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the nation. (14.6 million past month users). Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the nation. (14.6 million past month users).

28. Marijuana is considered the “gateway drug” to other drug use. Marijuana is considered the “gateway drug” to other drug use.

29. The increase in the use of marijuana has been especially pronounced. Between 1992 and 2006, past-month use of marijuana increased from: The increase in the use of marijuana has been especially pronounced. Between 1992 and 2006, past-month use of marijuana increased from: –12% to 18% among high school seniors. –8% to 14% among 10th graders. –4% to 7% among 8th graders.

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