Reported Use Of Most Substances Remains Low Among U.S. Teens

Reported use of most substances among teenagers in the United States has remained near the 2021 level, according to a recent study.

“We are encouraged that adolescent drug use remains relatively low and that so many teens choose not to use drugs at all,” said Nora D. Volkow, M.D., director of NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). “It is critical to continue to monitor these trends closely to understand how we can continue to support teens in making healthy choices and target interventions where and when they are needed.”

The findings are from the Monitoring the Future . . .