Still High, But Dropping
Most teen-agers have tried an illegal drug at least once, though the number declined in 2002. Drug ads initially targeted the 9 to 11 age group, but officials now are setting their sights on teen-agers 14 to 16 years old.
| 8th Grade | 10th Grade | 12th Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 18.7 | 30.6 | 44.1 |
| 1992 | 20.6 | 29.8 | 40.7 |
| 1993 | 22.5 | 32.8 | 42.9 |
| 1994 | 25.7 | 37.4 | 45.6 |
| 1995 | 28.5 | 40.9 | 48.4 |
| 1996 | 31.2 | 45.4 | 50.8 |
| 1997 | 29.4 | 47.3 | 54.3 |
| 1998 | 29 | 44.9 | 54.1 |
| 1999 | 28.3 | 46.2 | 54.7 |
| 2000 | 26.8 | 45.6 | 54 |
| 2001 | 26.8 | 45.6 | 53.9 |
| 2002 | 24.5 | 44.6 | 53 |
| change | -2.3s | -1.1 | -0.9 |
Source: "Monitoring The Future" study, University of Michigan
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