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Past Month Drug Use Among Adolescents Aged 12-17 Years, by Drug Type, 2007

Percent of adolescents:

  • Alcohol 15.9
  • Any illicit drug 9.5
  • Marijuana/hashish 6.7
  • Non-medical use of psychotherapeutics* 3.3
  • Inhalants 1.2
  • Hallucinogens* 0.7

* Psychotherapeutics include prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants (including methamphetamine), and sedatives, but do not include over-the-counter drugs; hallucinogens include LSD, PCP, and Ecstasy.

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Survey on Drug Use and Health Go to References for this graph's full source.

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