Data

2019

OUr work needs to continue

Vaping rates are increasing

From 2017 to 2019, use rates reported among high school students doubles

Marijuana is the substance used most frequently among our high school youth

12% of 9th to 12th graders reported using marijuana at least once in the past month

Youth do not believe marijuana use is harmful

51% of high school youth report little to no risk in using marijuana

Access to vapes, alcohol and marijuana is reported to be “easy”

Youth report that they are getting alcohol from parents, peers and at parties (with adults present)

Not all youth have clear rules at home around use of substances

27% to 30% of high school youth report not having clear rules that discourage them from vaping,

drinking alcohol or using marijuana

the majority of manchester youth

make healthy choices around drugs and alcohol.

99% of youth are not abusing prescription drugs

97% of youth are not smoking cigarettes

96% of youth are not drinking alcohol

92% of youth are not using e-cigs or vaping devices

91% of youth are not using marijuana

Prevention works! Research over the last two decades has proven that drug and alcohol addiction is both preventable and treatable. Prevention strategies must be a critical component for any comprehensive strategy to address drug use and underage drinking.