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According to the Healthy Youth Survey, a survey taken every two years by students in Washington State, many youth are still regularly using alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. Approximately 20 percent of 10th graders reported having five or more drinks in a row (binge drinking) at least once in the past two weeks, and about 10 percent of 10th and 12th grade students reported using a prescription painkiller to get high.

Another interesting finding of the study included the fact that 41 percent of 8th graders who drink reported getting alcohol from home, and 24 percent said that their parents have not talked to them about alcohol and associated risks.

Approximately 210,000 students participated in this year's survey. Washington State Secretary of Health Mary Selecky commented on the findings, "This survey is a snapshot of what's going on with youth in our state. ... We're working hard to help kids make the right choices for their health. When they develop healthy habits early in life it provides an excellent foundation as they become adults."

Labels: drugs, alcohol, tobacco

Posted By: Aspen Education Group