Youth Attitudes Toward Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percent of Pinellas County Students who Think it is Wrong to:
| 2002 | 2004 | 2006 | 2008 | 2010 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke Cigarettes | 74.1 | 75.4 | 75.5 | 78.2 | 78.7 | 87.3 |
| Drink Regularly | 61.0 | 59.9 | 59.2 | 62.5 | 65.4 | 70.2 |
| Smoke Marijuana | 73.8 | 75.5 | 74.2 | 73.1 | 75.2 | 78.2 |
| Use Other Illicit Drugs | 93.5 | 94.3 | 92.5 | 94.7 | 94.2 | 96.4 |
In 2012, more youth in Pinellas County feel that it is wrong to engage in drug usage than in 2002. Over that 10 year period, the following change in attitudes were noted:
- 17.8% increase in students who think smoking cigarettes is wrong
- 15.1% increase in students who think drinking regularly is wrong
- 6.0% increase in students who think smoking marijuana is wrong
- 3.1% increase in students who think using illicit drugs is wrong
Percent of High School Students Who Started Using at Age 13 or Under
| Pinellas County | 2002 | 2004 | 2006 | 2008 | 2010 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Try Alcohol | 38.2 | 36.7 | 34.6 | 34.9 | 25.5 | 22.2 |
| Regular Alcohol Use | 8.5 | 7.8 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 5.3 | 3.88 |
| Cigarettes | 36.9 | 30.5 | 21.2 | 22.8 | 15.2 | 10.6 |
| Marijuana | 16.0 | 17.6 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 14.3 | 11.0 |
From 2002 to 2012 in Pinellas County, there was a decrease in the percent of youth who tried drugs before the age of 13.
- Trying alcohol decreased from 38.2% to 22.2%
- Regular alcohol use in youth under the age of 13 decreased by 55.3%
- Tobacco use decreased over the 10 year period by 71.3%
- Marijuana use decreased by 31.2%
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