but was higher between 1990 and 1992 (86-87 percent). Almost 3 About 28 percent percent of all students in 1994 reported getting into of all secondary trouble with the police because of drug use, up from 1.4 percent in students in 1994 1992 as in 1990 and above the 1.7 percent reported in 1988. had used some Like- wise, the frequency of drug-related problems students’ type of illicit with their friends decreased from 5.3 percent in 1988 to 3.6 substance at least percent in 1992, but increased to 5 percent in 1994. once, an increase from 22 percent in Prevalence and Frequency of Use 1992. Use of illicit drugs among Texas secondary students increased significantly from 1992 to 1994, reversing the strongly downward trend seen since 1988 (Figure 3.12). However, disapproved of prevalence rates were still below the 1988 peak. About 28 percent kids drinking of all secondary students in 1994 had used some type of illicit beer. The substance during their lifetime, increas- ing from 22 percent in percentage of 1992, but still below the 1988 rate of 39 percent. Past-month use paren- tal of any illicit drug increased from 8 percent in 1992 to 14 percent disapproval in 1994 after declining from the peak of 17 percent in 1988. The toward use of illicit substances was highest among seniors: 36 percent marijuana use had ever used an illicit drug, and 16 percent had was about the used in the 30 days prior to the survey. In 1988, 54 percent of same in 1988 seniors (82 percent), Figure 3.12. Trends in Lifetime, Annual, and Past-Month Use of Any Illicit Drug* Among Texas Secondary Students: 1988, 1990, 1992, and 1994 40% 35% 30% 25% Lifetime Annual 20% Past Month 15% 10% 5% 0% 1988 1990 1992 1994 * Use of illicit use of marijuana, cocaine, crack, “any drug” includes hallucinogens, uppers, downers, and/or Ecstasy.
About 28 percent of all secondary students in 1994 had used some type of illicit substance at least once, an increase from 22 percent in 1992. strongly disapproved of kids drinking beer. The percentage of paren- tal disapproval toward marijuana use was about the same in 1988 (82 percent), but was higher between 1990 and 1992 (86-87 percent). Almost 3 percent of all students in 1994 reported getting into trouble with the police because of drug use, up from 1.4 percent in 1992 as in 1990 and above the 1.7 percent reported in 1988. Like- wise, the frequency of students’ drug-related problems with their friends decreased from 5.3 percent in 1988 to 3.6 percent in 1992, but increased to 5 percent in 1994. Prevalence and Frequency of Use Use of illicit drugs among Texas secondary students increased significantly from 1992 to 1994, reversing the downward trend seen since 1988 (Figure 3.12). However, prevalence rates were still below the 1988 peak. About 28 percent of all secondary students in 1994 had used some type of illicit substance during their lifetime, increas- ing from 22 percent in 1992, but still below the 1988 rate of 39 percent. Past-month use of any illicit drug increased from 8 percent in 1992 to 14 percent in 1994 after declining from the peak of 17 percent in 1988. The use of illicit substances was highest among seniors: 36 percent had ever used an illicit drug, and 16 percent had used in the 30 days prior to the survey. In 1988, 54 percent of seniors Figure 3.12. Trends in Lifetime, Annual, and Past-Month Use of Any Illicit Drug* Among Texas Secondary Students: 1988, 1990, 1992, and 1994 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% Lifetime Annual Past Month 10% 5% 0% 1988 1990 1992 1994 * Use of “any illicit drug” includes use of marijuana, cocaine, crack, hallucinogens, uppers, downers, and/or Ecstasy.
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