Youth Marijuana Vape Surge! Read more in our Friday Fact!

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This is The Drug Report’s ([link removed]) Friday Fact report - Significant Rise in Marijuana Vape Use Among Youth
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Report Highlights:

* A significant rise occurred over the years 2017 to 2023, with the following increases in prevalence:
+ 8th Grade: An increase of 3.5%.
+ 10th Grade: An increase of 5%.
+ 12th Grade: An increase of 10.1%.
* This trend is indicative of a growing problem that has seen a double-digit percentage increase in the oldest age group surveyed.
* The data ([link removed]) was collected by esteemed researchers Miech, R. A., Johnston, L. D., Patrick, M. E., O’Malley, P. M., & Bachman, J. G. (2023), and published as part of the Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, spanning the years 1975–2023.

We must unite in our efforts to safeguard the well-being of our youth and prevent the long-term consequences of early drug exposure. We look forward to discussing how we can collectively address this issue.
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