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Teen drug use in the US stays near pandemic low (Level A1) — man smoking cigarette in close up photography

Teen drug use in the US stays near pandemic lowCEFR A1

31 Dec 2025

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Adapted from U. Michigan, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Martijn Scheffer, Unsplash

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  • Many teenagers do not use drugs or alcohol today in many areas.
  • Most teens also avoid nicotine and vaping products.
  • Use went down a lot during the pandemic years.
  • The survey asks students about recent substance use.
  • The study looks at eighth, tenth and twelfth grades nationwide.
  • Researchers say teen use has not rebounded yet.
  • A few drugs show a small increase this year.
  • Experts say it is important to keep monitoring results.

Difficult words

  • nicotine — a drug in cigarettes and some products
  • pandemic — a disease that spreads in many countries
  • survey — a set of questions to many people
  • substance — a type of material or chemical
  • researcher — a person who studies and checks facts
    Researchers
  • rebound — to return to a previous level or amount
    rebounded

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Discussion questions

  • Do you know teenagers who do not use drugs or alcohol?
  • Did you or your friends change habits during the pandemic?

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