ALCOHOL
according to the CDC(Centers of Disease Control and Prevention), what percent of U.S high school students reported drinking in the last 30 days?
29% of high school students
What are other names/ slang for Marijuana?
Weed, dope, pot, grass, and green
Which type of Nicotine products are used by the majorty of teens?
E Cigarettes, Nicotine pouches, or Cigarettes?
E-Cigarettes
what part of the developing teenage brain does alcohol affect?
it interferes with the development of the pre-frontal cortex
What percentage of teen ages 12-17 reported drinking alcohol at least once?
20- 30%
What percent of teens ages 12-17 used Marijuana last month?
15%
What is the average age, from 10-21, that most people begin experimenting with tobacco or nicotine products in the U.S.?
13-15 years old
How does Marijuana impact a teens brain development?
Marijuana affects the short- term memory and slows down the brains ability to process and retain information
In 2023 how many teens 12-20 reported drinking more than a few sips within the past month?
5.6 million
About how many high school students in America currently use e-cigarettes:
1.63 million (5.9%) students currently used e-cigarettes.
What affects does Nicotine have on the growing teens brain?
It alters the brains reward system making teens want to use it more causing them to get addicted, it can affect how well teens focus, and how well they retain information.
Are girls or guys more likely to drink ages 12-17
Girls are with 7.9% likely and guys are 6.0% likely
Research has shown that marijuana use during adolescence can impact the development of which brain function?
Problem-solving and decision-making
What percentage of teenagers who use nicotine are at an increased risk of developing lung problems compared to those who do not use nicotine?
Teens who did use nicotine products are 2-3 times more likely to experience respiratory issues and lung problems