The percent of high school
students who report having used marijuana during the last year
appears to have increased from 1991 through 1996. The percent
of 8th Grade High school students who report having used any illicit
drug during the past year increased from around 5% in 1991 to
almost 20% in 1996. The percent of 10th Grade High school students
who report having used any illicit drug during the past year increased
from around 15% in 1991 to nearly 35% in 1996. The percent of
12th Grade High school students who report having used any illicit
drug during the past year increased from around 25% in 1991 to
over 35% in 1996. |