Summary: Twenty-three percent of high school students in Cumberland reported having used marijuana one or more times in the past 30 days, slightly more than the statewide rate (22%). Figure 12. Percent of high school students in Cumberland who have used marijuana during past 30 days: 2009, 2011 Source: MIYHS Summary: In 2010, seven percent of adults in Cumberland reported having used marijuana in the past 30 days; this was slightly lower than Cumberland’s 2007 rate (8%). Although not shown on this chart, when rates are broken out by age, the rate of use by young adults (18-25 yr. olds) is greater than the average adult rate reported below. Figure 13. Percent of adults in Cumberland who have used marijuana during the past 30 days: 2007, 2010 Source: BRFSS Indicator Description: LIFETIME COCAINE USE YOUTH. This indicator illustrates the percentage of Maine high school students who used cocaine at least once in their lifetime (i.e., ever). Why Indicator is Important: Cocaine is highly addictive. Use of cocaine is associated with adverse health effects such as cardiac events, seizures, and stroke. It also increases the risk of cognitive impairment, injury, and crime. Data Source(s): MIYHS, 2009-2011. Summary: From 2009 to 2011, the rate of high school students reporting that they had used cocaine (in any form) during lifetime decreased by two percentage points. The proportion of students reporting such usage in Cumberland is equal to the statewide average (7%). Figure 14. Percent of high school students in Cumberland that have used cocaine in any form during lifetime: 2009, 2011 Source:
Summary: Twenty-three percent of high school students in Cumberland reported having used marijuana one or more times in the past 30 days, slightly more than the statewide rate (22%). Figure 12. Percent of high school students in Cumberland who have used marijuana during past 30 days: 2009, 2011 Source: MIYHS Summary: In 2010, seven percent of adults in Cumberland reported having used marijuana in the past 30 days; this was slightly lower than Cumberland’s 2007 rate (8%). Although not shown on this chart, when rates are broken out by age, the rate of use by young adults (18-25 yr. olds) is greater than the average adult rate reported below. Figure 13. Percent of adults in Cumberland who have used marijuana during the past 30 days: 2007, 2010 Source: BRFSS Indicator Description: LIFETIME COCAINE USE YOUTH. This indicator illustrates the percentage of Maine high school students who used cocaine at least once in their lifetime (i.e., ever). Why Indicator is Important: Cocaine is highly addictive. Use of cocaine is associated with adverse health effects such as cardiac events, seizures, and stroke. It also increases the risk of cognitive impairment, injury, and crime. Data Source(s): MIYHS, 2009-2011. Summary: From 2009 to 2011, the rate of high school students reporting that they had used cocaine (in any form) during lifetime decreased by two percentage points. The proportion of students reporting such usage in Cumberland is equal to the statewide average (7%). Figure 14. Percent of high school students in Cumberland that have used cocaine in any form during lifetime: 2009, 2011 Source:
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