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Teen drug, alcohol, and tobacco use in the U.S. continues to decline, with record-low usage levels reported in 2023, according to the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future survey.

Among 12th graders, 66% reported no recent use of alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, while 80% of 10th graders and 90% of 8th graders avoided these substances entirely.

Experts attribute the decline partly to reduced peer pressure during the pandemic.

However, nicotine pouch use has doubled among 12th graders, raising concerns.

Despite pop culture's glamorization of smoking, teen cigarette use remains low.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 day ago (3 children)

What? Is it because teens can't afford booze, cigarettes, and drugs anymore? Maybe they need to buy less Starbucks and avocado toast so they can party more.

This is a good trend I think. I hope they carry it on well into the rest of their lives.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Somebody forget to hand them their bootstraps to pull up.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

As soon as I get mine in the mail, I will help them look for theirs.

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