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Past Month Drug Use Among Adolescents Aged 12-17 Years, by Drug Type, 2008

Percent of youth:

• Alcohol 14.6
• Any illicit drug 9.3
• Marijuana 6.7
• Non-medical use of psychotherapeutics^* 2.9
• Inhalants 1.1
• Hallucinogens (including include LSD, PCP, and Ecstasy) 1.0

^* Psychotherapeutics include prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants (including methamphetamine), and sedatives, but do not include over-the-counter drugs.↑

Source II.11: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Survey on Drug Use and Health

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