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MT.

PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B1: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> ALL STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
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TOBACCO 59.1% 31.7% 11.0% 16.4% 40.9%
GRADE 7 43.1% 20.6% 8.3% 14.2% 56.9%
GRADE 8 61.0% 27.7% 15.4% 17.9% 39.0%
GRADE 9 58.2% 30.4% 11.4% 16.3% 41.8%
GRADE 10 63.7% 35.1% 11.9% 16.7% 36.3%
GRADE 11 65.5% 35.5% 10.3% 19.7% 34.5%
GRADE 12 66.0% 44.9% 8.3% 12.8% 34.0%
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ALCOHOL 74.0% 40.5% 18.6% 14.9% 26.0%
GRADE 7 55.9% 26.5% 13.2% 16.2% 44.1%
GRADE 8 74.7% 38.1% 26.3% 10.3% 25.3%
GRADE 9 78.3% 38.0% 20.2% 20.2% 21.7%
GRADE 10 78.4% 47.3% 16.2% 15.0% 21.6%
GRADE 11 78.7% 46.5% 18.3% 13.9% 21.3%
GRADE 12 78.8% 50.6% 16.7% 11.5% 21.2%
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ADJ-INHALANTS 22.8% 6.4% 5.6% 10.8% 77.2%
GRADE 7 29.4% 14.7% 8.8% 5.9% 70.6%
GRADE 8 29.7% 7.2% 5.6% 16.9% 70.3%
GRADE 9 25.2% 5.3% 6.5% 13.4% 74.8%
GRADE 10 21.0% 4.2% 5.4% 11.4% 79.0%
GRADE 11 14.0% 2.5% 2.5% 9.0% 86.0%
GRADE 12 14.7% 3.8% 3.8% 7.1% 85.3%
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ANY ILLICIT DRUG 28.1% 14.0% 8.0% 6.1% 71.9%
GRADE 7 14.7% 7.8% 2.5% 4.4% 85.3%
GRADE 8 26.2% 13.3% 5.1% 7.7% 73.8%
GRADE 9 27.1% 14.1% 8.4% 4.6% 72.9%
GRADE 10 36.3% 15.5% 13.7% 7.1% 63.7%
GRADE 11 33.5% 15.8% 7.9% 9.9% 66.5%
GRADE 12 34.0% 18.6% 12.2% 3.2% 66.0%
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MARIJUANA 23.6% 11.6% 6.5% 5.5% 76.4%
GRADE 7 9.4% 5.4% 1.5% 2.5% 90.6%
GRADE 8 21.8% 10.9% 4.1% 6.7% 78.2%
GRADE 9 24.5% 12.3% 6.9% 5.4% 75.5%
GRADE 10 28.3% 11.4% 10.8% 6.0% 71.7%
GRADE 11 31.1% 13.8% 7.7% 9.7% 68.9%
GRADE 12 28.8% 17.0% 9.2% 2.6% 71.2%
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MARIJUANA ONLY 9.8% 3.6% 3.1% 3.1% 90.2%
GRADE 7 3.9% 1.5% * % 1.9% 96.1%
GRADE 8 7.7% 1.5% 2.6% 3.6% 92.3%
GRADE 9 13.3% 6.1% 4.5% 2.7% 86.7%
GRADE 10 11.4% 3.4% 5.7% 2.3% 88.6%
GRADE 11 14.2% 5.4% 2.9% 5.9% 85.8%
GRADE 12 7.3% 3.0% 1.8% 2.4% 92.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.5% 1.6% 1.6% 1.3% 95.5%
GRADE 7 5.9% 2.5% 2.0% 1.5% 94.1%
GRADE 8 6.8% 2.6% 1.0% 3.1% 93.2%
GRADE 9 2.7% 1.1% 1.5% * % 97.3%
GRADE 10 4.2% 0.6% 2.4% 1.2% 95.8%
GRADE 11 3.9% 1.5% 1.5% 1.0% 96.1%
GRADE 12 3.9% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 96.1%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 4.1% 1.3% 1.5% 1.3% 95.9%
GRADE 7 5.4% 2.0% 2.0% 1.5% 94.6%
GRADE 8 6.3% 2.6% 0.5% 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 9 2.3% 0.8% 1.5% * % 97.7%
GRADE 10 3.6% * % 2.4% 1.2% 96.4%
GRADE 11 3.5% 1.0% 1.5% 1.0% 96.5%
GRADE 12 3.9% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 96.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 2.4% 0.9% 0.6% 0.8% 97.6%
GRADE 7 3.9% 2.5% * % 1.0% 96.1%
GRADE 8 3.6% 1.0% 1.6% 1.0% 96.4%
GRADE 9 1.5% 0.8% 0.8% * % 98.5%
GRADE 10 2.4% 0.6% 0.6% 1.2% 97.6%
GRADE 11 1.0% * % * % * % 99.0%
GRADE 12 1.9% * % * % 1.9% 98.1%
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HALLUCINOGENS 4.6% 1.8% 1.6% 1.2% 95.4%
GRADE 7 1.5% * % * % 1.0% 98.5%
GRADE 8 3.6% 1.0% 1.6% 1.0% 96.4%
GRADE 9 4.2% 1.9% 1.5% 0.8% 95.8%
GRADE 10 6.0% 1.8% 2.4% 1.8% 94.0%
GRADE 11 7.0% 3.0% 2.0% 2.0% 93.0%
GRADE 12 5.8% 2.6% 2.6% 0.6% 94.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 9.6% 2.7% 3.3% 3.7% 90.4%
GRADE 7 2.5% 1.5% * % * % 97.5%
GRADE 8 8.2% 2.6% 2.6% 3.1% 91.8%
GRADE 9 6.2% 2.7% 2.3% 1.2% 93.8%
GRADE 10 15.9% 1.8% 7.3% 6.7% 84.1%
GRADE 11 12.7% 3.0% 3.0% 6.6% 87.3%
GRADE 12 15.6% 4.5% 5.2% 5.8% 84.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 5.9% 1.6% 1.8% 2.5% 94.1%
GRADE 7 3.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 97.0%
GRADE 8 4.7% 2.1% 0.5% 2.1% 95.3%
GRADE 9 4.3% 1.6% 1.9% 0.8% 95.7%
GRADE 10 7.3% 1.2% 2.4% 3.6% 92.7%
GRADE 11 8.0% 1.0% 2.5% 4.5% 92.0%
GRADE 12 9.7% 3.2% 2.6% 3.9% 90.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 3.1% 0.8% 0.8% 1.4% 96.9%
GRADE 7 4.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.6%
GRADE 8 6.3% 0.5% 1.6% 4.2% 93.8%
GRADE 9 1.9% * % 0.8% 0.8% 98.1%
GRADE 10 1.8% 1.2% 0.6% * % 98.2%
GRADE 11 2.0% * % * % 1.5% 98.0%
GRADE 12 2.0% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 98.0%
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ECSTASY 3.7% 1.0% 1.4% 1.3% 96.3%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 99.5%
GRADE 8 2.1% 1.0% 0.5% 0.5% 97.9%
GRADE 9 3.1% 1.5% 0.8% 0.8% 96.9%
GRADE 10 5.4% 1.8% 3.0% 0.6% 94.6%
GRADE 11 6.5% 0.5% 1.5% 4.5% 93.5%
GRADE 12 5.8% 0.6% 3.9% 1.3% 94.2%
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ROACH 7.8% 3.4% 2.1% 2.3% 92.2%
GRADE 7 2.0% 2.0% * % * % 98.0%
GRADE 8 10.8% 5.2% 2.6% 3.1% 89.2%
GRADE 9 8.0% 3.4% 2.3% 2.3% 92.0%
GRADE 10 6.5% 3.0% 1.8% 1.8% 93.5%
GRADE 11 7.4% 2.5% 1.5% 3.5% 92.6%
GRADE 12 12.8% 4.5% 5.1% 3.2% 87.2%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B2: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> MALE STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 64.8% 38.0% 10.0% 16.8% 35.2%
GRADE 7 51.6% 25.8% 9.7% 16.1% 48.4%
GRADE 8 67.0% 33.0% 12.6% 21.4% 33.0%
GRADE 9 63.9% 41.2% 10.9% 11.8% 36.1%
GRADE 10 68.1% 46.4% 7.2% 14.5% 31.9%
GRADE 11 66.7% 35.4% 8.3% 22.9% 33.3%
GRADE 12 75.0% 51.5% 10.3% 13.2% 25.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 77.6% 44.2% 17.5% 15.9% 22.4%
GRADE 7 67.7% 34.4% 14.0% 19.4% 32.3%
GRADE 8 79.6% 39.8% 25.2% 14.6% 20.4%
GRADE 9 81.5% 39.5% 19.3% 22.7% 18.5%
GRADE 10 76.8% 50.7% 11.6% 14.5% 23.2%
GRADE 11 78.1% 51.0% 14.6% 12.5% 21.9%
GRADE 12 80.9% 55.9% 17.6% 7.4% 19.1%
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ADJ-INHALANTS 26.8% 8.0% 7.1% 11.7% 73.2%
GRADE 7 36.6% 17.2% 10.8% 8.6% 63.4%
GRADE 8 28.2% 6.8% 5.8% 15.5% 71.8%
GRADE 9 29.4% 8.4% 7.6% 13.4% 70.6%
GRADE 10 21.7% 4.3% 7.2% 10.1% 78.3%
GRADE 11 18.8% 4.2% 4.2% 10.4% 81.3%
GRADE 12 23.2% 5.8% 7.2% 10.1% 76.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 33.6% 17.3% 8.8% 7.5% 66.4%
GRADE 7 20.4% 10.8% 3.2% 6.5% 79.6%
GRADE 8 34.0% 19.4% 3.9% 10.7% 66.0%
GRADE 9 33.9% 18.6% 11.0% 4.2% 66.1%
GRADE 10 43.5% 13.0% 21.7% 8.7% 56.5%
GRADE 11 36.5% 17.7% 7.3% 11.5% 63.5%
GRADE 12 36.2% 24.6% 8.7% 2.9% 63.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 29.8% 15.5% 7.8% 6.5% 70.2%
GRADE 7 14.1% 7.6% 3.3% 3.3% 85.9%
GRADE 8 30.1% 17.5% 2.9% 9.7% 69.9%
GRADE 9 32.5% 17.9% 9.4% 5.1% 67.5%
GRADE 10 36.2% 10.1% 18.8% 7.2% 63.8%
GRADE 11 33.3% 16.1% 7.5% 9.7% 66.7%
GRADE 12 34.3% 23.9% 7.5% 3.0% 65.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 12.4% 4.1% 4.1% 4.1% 87.6%
GRADE 7 7.5% 3.2% 1.1% 3.2% 92.5%
GRADE 8 11.7% 2.9% 1.9% 6.8% 88.3%
GRADE 9 15.1% 6.7% 6.7% 1.7% 84.9%
GRADE 10 14.1% * % 9.9% 4.2% 85.9%
GRADE 11 15.5% 5.2% 4.1% 6.2% 84.5%
GRADE 12 9.3% 5.3% 1.3% 2.7% 90.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 5.9% 2.4% 1.8% 1.6% 94.1%
GRADE 7 7.5% 3.2% 2.2% 2.2% 92.5%
GRADE 8 7.8% 2.9% 1.0% 3.9% 92.2%
GRADE 9 3.4% 1.7% 1.7% * % 96.6%
GRADE 10 5.8% 1.4% 2.9% 1.4% 94.2%
GRADE 11 6.3% 3.1% 2.1% 1.0% 93.8%
GRADE 12 4.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.6%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 5.1% 1.7% 1.8% 1.7% 94.9%
GRADE 7 6.5% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 93.5%
GRADE 8 7.8% 2.9% 1.0% 3.9% 92.2%
GRADE 9 2.5% 0.8% 1.7% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 4.3% * % 2.9% 1.4% 95.7%
GRADE 11 5.2% 2.1% 2.1% 1.0% 94.8%
GRADE 12 4.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 3.3% 1.3% 0.9% 1.1% 96.7%
GRADE 7 5.4% 3.2% 1.1% 1.1% 94.6%
GRADE 8 4.9% 1.0% 2.0% 2.0% 95.1%
GRADE 9 1.7% 0.8% 0.8% * % 98.3%
GRADE 10 4.3% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 95.7%
GRADE 11 1.0% 1.0% * % * % 99.0%
GRADE 12 2.9% * % * % 2.9% 97.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 7.2% 2.9% 2.4% 1.8% 92.8%
GRADE 7 1.1% * % * % 1.1% 98.9%
GRADE 8 5.8% 1.9% 2.9% 1.0% 94.2%
GRADE 9 5.9% 2.5% 1.7% 1.7% 94.1%
GRADE 10 8.8% 2.9% 2.9% 2.9% 91.2%
GRADE 11 11.7% 5.3% 3.2% 3.2% 88.3%
GRADE 12 11.8% 5.9% 4.4% 1.5% 88.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 10.9% 3.0% 3.5% 4.5% 89.1%
GRADE 7 3.3% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 96.7%
GRADE 8 10.7% 3.9% 2.9% 3.9% 89.3%
GRADE 9 6.9% 2.6% 2.6% 1.7% 93.1%
GRADE 10 19.4% 1.5% 10.4% 7.5% 80.6%
GRADE 11 15.1% 3.2% 2.2% 9.7% 84.9%
GRADE 12 14.7% 5.9% 4.4% 4.4% 85.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 7.2% 2.0% 1.7% 3.5% 92.8%
GRADE 7 2.2% * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
GRADE 8 6.9% 3.9% * % 2.9% 93.1%
GRADE 9 6.1% 1.7% 3.5% 0.9% 93.9%
GRADE 10 8.8% 1.5% 1.5% 5.9% 91.2%
GRADE 11 10.6% 1.1% 2.1% 7.4% 89.4%
GRADE 12 10.3% 4.4% 2.9% 2.9% 89.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 6.1% 1.3% 1.8% 2.9% 93.9%
GRADE 7 7.5% 1.1% 3.2% 3.2% 92.5%
GRADE 8 10.8% 1.0% 2.9% 6.9% 89.2%
GRADE 9 4.2% 0.8% 1.7% 1.7% 95.8%
GRADE 10 4.3% 2.9% 1.4% * % 95.7%
GRADE 11 4.2% 1.1% * % 3.2% 95.8%
GRADE 12 4.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.5%
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ECSTASY 4.8% 1.5% 1.7% 1.7% 95.2%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 1.0% 1.0% * % * % 99.0%
GRADE 9 5.9% 3.4% 0.8% 1.7% 94.1%
GRADE 10 8.8% 2.9% 4.4% 1.5% 91.2%
GRADE 11 7.4% 1.1% 1.1% 5.3% 92.6%
GRADE 12 7.4% * % 5.9% 1.5% 92.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 9.4% 5.5% 2.0% 1.8% 90.6%
GRADE 7 4.3% 4.3% * % * % 95.7%
GRADE 8 12.7% 7.8% 2.9% 2.0% 87.3%
GRADE 9 12.8% 6.8% 3.4% 2.6% 87.2%
GRADE 10 5.8% 2.9% 1.4% 1.4% 94.2%
GRADE 11 6.3% 2.1% 1.0% 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 12 13.0% 8.7% 2.9% 1.4% 87.0%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B3: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> FEMALE STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 54.4% 26.4% 11.9% 16.0% 45.6%
GRADE 7 35.5% 15.5% 7.3% 12.7% 64.5%
GRADE 8 54.9% 22.0% 18.7% 14.3% 45.1%
GRADE 9 53.8% 21.7% 11.9% 20.3% 46.2%
GRADE 10 60.8% 27.8% 15.5% 17.5% 39.2%
GRADE 11 64.5% 35.5% 12.1% 16.8% 35.5%
GRADE 12 59.1% 39.8% 6.8% 12.5% 40.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 71.1% 37.4% 19.4% 14.2% 28.9%
GRADE 7 45.5% 19.1% 12.7% 13.6% 54.5%
GRADE 8 70.0% 36.7% 27.8% 5.6% 30.0%
GRADE 9 76.2% 37.1% 21.0% 18.2% 23.8%
GRADE 10 79.2% 45.8% 17.7% 15.6% 20.8%
GRADE 11 79.2% 42.5% 21.7% 15.1% 20.8%
GRADE 12 77.3% 46.6% 15.9% 14.8% 22.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 19.4% 4.9% 4.3% 10.2% 80.6%
GRADE 7 22.7% 11.8% 7.3% 3.6% 77.3%
GRADE 8 31.9% 7.7% 5.5% 18.7% 68.1%
GRADE 9 21.8% 2.8% 5.6% 13.4% 78.2%
GRADE 10 20.8% 4.2% 4.2% 12.5% 79.2%
GRADE 11 9.6% 1.0% 1.0% 7.7% 90.4%
GRADE 12 8.0% 2.3% 1.1% 4.6% 92.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 23.5% 11.2% 7.2% 5.0% 76.5%
GRADE 7 10.0% 5.5% 1.8% 2.7% 90.0%
GRADE 8 17.6% 6.6% 6.6% 4.4% 82.4%
GRADE 9 21.7% 10.5% 6.3% 4.9% 78.3%
GRADE 10 30.9% 17.5% 7.2% 6.2% 69.1%
GRADE 11 30.8% 14.0% 8.4% 8.4% 69.2%
GRADE 12 32.2% 13.8% 14.9% 3.4% 67.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 18.5% 8.3% 5.4% 4.8% 81.5%
GRADE 7 5.5% 3.6% * % 1.8% 94.5%
GRADE 8 12.4% 3.4% 5.6% 3.4% 87.6%
GRADE 9 18.2% 7.7% 4.9% 5.6% 81.8%
GRADE 10 23.2% 12.6% 5.3% 5.3% 76.8%
GRADE 11 29.1% 11.7% 7.8% 9.7% 70.9%
GRADE 12 24.4% 11.6% 10.5% 2.3% 75.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 7.7% 3.2% 2.2% 2.3% 92.3%
GRADE 7 0.9% * % * % 0.9% 99.1%
GRADE 8 3.3% * % 3.3% * % 96.7%
GRADE 9 11.8% 5.6% 2.8% 3.5% 88.2%
GRADE 10 9.7% 5.8% 2.9% 1.0% 90.3%
GRADE 11 13.1% 5.6% 1.9% 5.6% 86.9%
GRADE 12 5.6% 1.1% 2.2% 2.2% 94.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 3.3% 1.0% 1.4% 1.0% 96.7%
GRADE 7 4.5% 1.8% 1.8% 0.9% 95.5%
GRADE 8 5.6% 2.2% 1.1% 2.2% 94.4%
GRADE 9 2.1% 0.7% 1.4% * % 97.9%
GRADE 10 3.1% * % 2.1% 1.0% 96.9%
GRADE 11 1.9% * % 0.9% 0.9% 98.1%
GRADE 12 3.5% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 96.5%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 3.2% 1.0% 1.3% 1.0% 96.8%
GRADE 7 4.5% 1.8% 1.8% 0.9% 95.5%
GRADE 8 4.5% 2.2% * % 2.2% 95.5%
GRADE 9 2.1% 0.7% 1.4% * % 97.9%
GRADE 10 3.1% * % 2.1% 1.0% 96.9%
GRADE 11 1.9% * % 0.9% 0.9% 98.1%
GRADE 12 3.5% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 96.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 1.6% 0.6% * % 0.6% 98.4%
GRADE 7 2.7% 1.8% * % 0.9% 97.3%
GRADE 8 2.2% 1.1% 1.1% * % 97.8%
GRADE 9 1.4% 0.7% 0.7% * % 98.6%
GRADE 10 1.0% * % * % 1.0% 99.0%
GRADE 11 0.9% * % * % 0.9% 99.1%
GRADE 12 1.2% * % * % 1.2% 98.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 2.4% 0.8% 1.0% 0.6% 97.6%
GRADE 7 1.8% 0.9% * % 0.9% 98.2%
GRADE 8 1.1% * % * % 1.1% 98.9%
GRADE 9 2.8% 1.4% 1.4% * % 97.2%
GRADE 10 4.2% 1.0% 2.1% 1.0% 95.8%
GRADE 11 2.9% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 97.1%
GRADE 12 1.2% * % 1.2% * % 98.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 8.3% 2.4% 2.9% 3.0% 91.7%
GRADE 7 1.9% 1.9% * % * % 98.1%
GRADE 8 5.6% 1.1% 2.2% 2.2% 94.4%
GRADE 9 5.6% 2.8% 2.1% 0.7% 94.4%
GRADE 10 12.6% 2.1% 4.2% 6.3% 87.4%
GRADE 11 10.6% 2.9% 3.8% 3.8% 89.4%
GRADE 12 16.3% 3.5% 5.8% 7.0% 83.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 4.6% 1.3% 1.7% 1.6% 95.4%
GRADE 7 3.7% 1.8% 1.8% * % 96.3%
GRADE 8 2.2% * % 1.1% 1.1% 97.8%
GRADE 9 2.8% 1.4% 0.7% 0.7% 97.2%
GRADE 10 5.2% 1.0% 2.1% 2.1% 94.8%
GRADE 11 5.7% 0.9% 2.8% 1.9% 94.3%
GRADE 12 9.3% 2.3% 2.3% 4.7% 90.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS * % * % * % * % 99.7%
GRADE 7 0.9% 0.9% * % * % 99.1%
GRADE 8 1.1% * % * % 1.1% 98.9%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
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ECSTASY 2.9% 0.6% 1.3% 1.0% 97.1%
GRADE 7 0.9% 0.9% * % * % 99.1%
GRADE 8 3.4% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 96.6%
GRADE 9 0.7% * % 0.7% * % 99.3%
GRADE 10 3.1% 1.0% 2.1% * % 96.9%
GRADE 11 5.7% * % 1.9% 3.8% 94.3%
GRADE 12 4.7% 1.2% 2.3% 1.2% 95.3%
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ROACH 6.5% 1.6% 2.2% 2.7% 93.5%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 8.8% 2.2% 2.2% 4.4% 91.2%
GRADE 9 4.2% 0.7% 1.4% 2.1% 95.8%
GRADE 10 7.2% 3.1% 2.1% 2.1% 92.8%
GRADE 11 8.5% 2.8% 1.9% 3.8% 91.5%
GRADE 12 12.6% 1.1% 6.9% 4.6% 87.4%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B4: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> WHITE STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 67.1% 42.4% 11.7% 13.0% 32.9%
GRADE 7 53.4% 30.2% 12.1% 11.2% 46.6%
GRADE 8 68.6% 40.2% 17.6% 10.8% 31.4%
GRADE 9 64.8% 42.0% 10.5% 12.3% 35.2%
GRADE 10 67.3% 43.4% 12.4% 11.5% 32.7%
GRADE 11 76.2% 46.2% 11.5% 18.5% 23.8%
GRADE 12 72.1% 51.6% 7.4% 13.1% 27.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 76.4% 46.7% 18.0% 11.7% 23.6%
GRADE 7 57.8% 27.6% 16.4% 13.8% 42.2%
GRADE 8 75.2% 43.6% 23.8% 7.9% 24.8%
GRADE 9 81.5% 43.2% 21.0% 17.3% 18.5%
GRADE 10 79.5% 53.6% 17.0% 8.9% 20.5%
GRADE 11 83.1% 56.9% 13.8% 12.3% 16.9%
GRADE 12 78.7% 54.9% 16.4% 7.4% 21.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 25.4% 7.9% 5.6% 11.8% 74.6%
GRADE 7 33.6% 18.1% 11.2% 4.3% 66.4%
GRADE 8 35.3% 10.8% 3.9% 20.6% 64.7%
GRADE 9 30.9% 8.0% 7.4% 15.4% 69.1%
GRADE 10 24.8% 4.4% 6.2% 14.2% 75.2%
GRADE 11 16.3% 3.9% 1.6% 10.9% 83.7%
GRADE 12 12.3% 3.3% 3.3% 5.7% 87.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 31.6% 16.8% 9.0% 5.8% 68.4%
GRADE 7 12.1% 6.9% 3.4% 1.7% 87.9%
GRADE 8 32.4% 18.6% 3.9% 9.8% 67.6%
GRADE 9 28.6% 15.5% 9.3% 3.7% 71.4%
GRADE 10 44.2% 20.4% 17.7% 6.2% 55.8%
GRADE 11 40.0% 21.5% 6.9% 11.5% 60.0%
GRADE 12 33.1% 18.2% 12.4% 2.5% 66.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 26.4% 14.1% 7.0% 5.3% 73.6%
GRADE 7 6.0% 4.3% 1.7% * % 94.0%
GRADE 8 25.7% 14.9% 3.0% 7.9% 74.3%
GRADE 9 25.5% 13.7% 6.8% 5.0% 74.5%
GRADE 10 35.7% 16.1% 13.4% 6.3% 64.3%
GRADE 11 36.7% 18.8% 7.0% 10.9% 63.3%
GRADE 12 28.1% 16.5% 9.9% 1.7% 71.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 9.0% 3.7% 2.8% 2.5% 91.0%
GRADE 7 1.7% 0.9% 0.9% * % 98.3%
GRADE 8 6.9% 2.9% * % 3.9% 93.1%
GRADE 9 11.0% 4.9% 4.3% 1.8% 89.0%
GRADE 10 13.9% 4.3% 7.8% 1.7% 86.1%
GRADE 11 13.8% 6.2% 1.5% 6.2% 86.2%
GRADE 12 5.5% 2.4% 1.6% 1.6% 94.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.3% 1.5% 1.9% 0.9% 95.7%
GRADE 7 3.4% 0.9% 1.7% 0.9% 96.6%
GRADE 8 5.0% 2.0% 2.0% 1.0% 95.0%
GRADE 9 3.1% 1.9% 1.2% * % 96.9%
GRADE 10 6.3% 0.9% 3.6% 1.8% 93.8%
GRADE 11 5.4% 2.3% 2.3% 0.8% 94.6%
GRADE 12 3.3% 0.8% 0.8% 1.7% 96.7%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 3.8% 1.1% 1.8% 0.9% 96.2%
GRADE 7 3.5% 0.9% 1.7% 0.9% 96.5%
GRADE 8 4.0% 2.0% 1.0% 1.0% 96.0%
GRADE 9 2.5% 1.2% 1.2% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 5.4% * % 3.6% 1.8% 94.6%
GRADE 11 4.6% 1.5% 2.3% 0.8% 95.4%
GRADE 12 3.3% 0.8% 0.8% 1.7% 96.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 2.3% 0.8% 0.7% 0.8% 97.7%
GRADE 7 2.6% 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% 97.4%
GRADE 8 3.0% 1.0% 2.0% * % 97.0%
GRADE 9 1.9% 1.2% 0.6% * % 98.1%
GRADE 10 3.6% 0.9% 0.9% 1.8% 96.4%
GRADE 11 1.6% 0.8% * % 0.8% 98.4%
GRADE 12 1.7% * % * % 1.7% 98.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 5.8% 2.3% 2.2% 1.3% 94.2%
GRADE 7 1.7% 0.9% * % 0.9% 98.3%
GRADE 8 4.0% 1.0% 2.0% 1.0% 96.0%
GRADE 9 5.0% 2.5% 1.2% 1.2% 95.0%
GRADE 10 7.1% 2.7% 3.5% 0.9% 92.9%
GRADE 11 10.0% 3.8% 3.1% 3.1% 90.0%
GRADE 12 6.6% 2.5% 3.3% 0.8% 93.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 13.3% 3.3% 5.0% 5.0% 86.7%
GRADE 7 3.5% 2.7% 0.9% * % 96.5%
GRADE 8 11.9% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 88.1%
GRADE 9 8.2% 2.5% 3.8% 1.9% 91.8%
GRADE 10 21.2% 2.7% 10.6% 8.0% 78.8%
GRADE 11 17.8% 3.9% 4.7% 9.3% 82.2%
GRADE 12 18.2% 5.0% 6.6% 6.6% 81.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 8.1% 2.2% 2.4% 3.5% 91.9%
GRADE 7 3.5% 1.7% 0.9% 0.9% 96.5%
GRADE 8 6.9% 3.0% 1.0% 3.0% 93.1%
GRADE 9 5.0% 1.3% 2.5% 1.3% 95.0%
GRADE 10 9.8% 1.8% 3.6% 4.5% 90.2%
GRADE 11 12.3% 1.5% 3.8% 6.9% 87.7%
GRADE 12 11.6% 4.1% 2.5% 5.0% 88.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 3.4% 0.8% 0.9% 1.6% 96.6%
GRADE 7 6.0% 2.6% 2.6% 0.9% 94.0%
GRADE 8 7.9% * % 2.0% 5.9% 92.1%
GRADE 9 1.9% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 98.1%
GRADE 10 1.8% 0.9% 0.9% * % 98.2%
GRADE 11 3.1% 0.8% * % 2.3% 96.9%
GRADE 12 0.8% * % * % 0.8% 99.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 4.9% 1.2% 2.0% 1.6% 95.1%
GRADE 7 0.9% 0.9% * % * % 99.1%
GRADE 8 2.0% 1.0% 1.0% * % 98.0%
GRADE 9 4.3% 1.9% 1.2% 1.2% 95.7%
GRADE 10 6.3% 1.8% 4.5% * % 93.8%
GRADE 11 8.5% 0.8% 1.5% 6.2% 91.5%
GRADE 12 6.6% 0.8% 4.1% 1.7% 93.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 9.6% 4.0% 2.8% 2.7% 90.4%
GRADE 7 1.7% 1.7% * % * % 98.3%
GRADE 8 16.7% 6.9% 4.9% 4.9% 83.3%
GRADE 9 10.0% 5.0% 3.1% 1.9% 90.0%
GRADE 10 7.1% 2.7% 1.8% 2.7% 92.9%
GRADE 11 10.0% 3.8% 2.3% 3.8% 90.0%
GRADE 12 12.4% 4.1% 5.0% 3.3% 87.6%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B5: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> AFRICAN/AMERICAN STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 42.9% 9.9% 10.4% 22.5% 57.1%
GRADE 7 25.0% * % 3.1% 21.9% 75.0%
GRADE 8 48.7% 10.3% 12.8% 25.6% 51.3%
GRADE 9 44.2% 11.6% 11.6% 20.9% 55.8%
GRADE 10 47.4% 10.5% 10.5% 26.3% 52.6%
GRADE 11 56.7% 13.3% 16.7% 26.7% 43.3%
GRADE 12 31.6% 15.8% 5.3% 10.5% 68.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 78.6% 34.1% 19.2% 25.3% 21.4%
GRADE 7 53.1% 18.8% 12.5% 21.9% 46.9%
GRADE 8 84.6% 33.3% 35.9% 15.4% 15.4%
GRADE 9 81.4% 37.2% 11.6% 32.6% 18.6%
GRADE 10 84.2% 42.1% 5.3% 36.8% 15.8%
GRADE 11 90.0% 43.3% 26.7% 20.0% 10.0%
GRADE 12 78.9% 31.6% 15.8% 31.6% 21.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 17.0% 2.7% 4.9% 9.3% 83.0%
GRADE 7 9.4% 6.3% * % 3.1% 90.6%
GRADE 8 20.5% 5.1% 7.7% 7.7% 79.5%
GRADE 9 18.6% * % 4.7% 14.0% 81.4%
GRADE 10 15.8% 5.3% * % 10.5% 84.2%
GRADE 11 16.7% * % 6.7% 10.0% 83.3%
GRADE 12 21.1% * % 10.5% 10.5% 78.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 20.9% 8.2% 7.1% 5.5% 79.1%
GRADE 7 9.4% 3.1% * % 6.3% 90.6%
GRADE 8 17.9% 5.1% 10.3% 2.6% 82.1%
GRADE 9 16.3% 9.3% 4.7% 2.3% 83.7%
GRADE 10 21.1% 10.5% 5.3% 5.3% 78.9%
GRADE 11 36.7% 6.7% 16.7% 13.3% 63.3%
GRADE 12 31.6% 21.1% 5.3% 5.3% 68.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 19.1% 7.3% 6.2% 5.6% 80.9%
GRADE 7 6.3% 3.1% * % 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 8 15.8% 5.3% 7.9% 2.6% 84.2%
GRADE 9 16.3% 9.3% 4.7% 2.3% 83.7%
GRADE 10 21.1% 5.3% 5.3% 10.5% 78.9%
GRADE 11 37.9% 6.9% 17.2% 13.8% 62.1%
GRADE 12 23.5% 17.6% * % 5.9% 76.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 14.4% 4.8% 5.3% 4.3% 85.6%
GRADE 7 6.3% 3.1% * % 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 8 10.3% * % 7.7% 2.6% 89.7%
GRADE 9 14.0% 9.3% 4.7% * % 86.0%
GRADE 10 14.3% 4.8% 4.8% 4.8% 85.7%
GRADE 11 32.3% 6.5% 12.9% 12.9% 67.7%
GRADE 12 9.5% 4.8% * % 4.8% 90.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 1.7% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 98.3%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 5.3% 2.6% * % 2.6% 94.7%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 5.3% * % 5.3% * % 94.7%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 1.7% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 98.3%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 5.3% 2.6% * % 2.6% 94.7%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 5.3% * % 5.3% * % 94.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 1.1% * % * % 1.1% 98.9%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 2.6% * % * % 2.6% 97.4%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 5.3% * % * % 5.3% 94.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 1.7% * % 0.6% 1.1% 98.3%
GRADE 7 3.1% * % * % 3.1% 96.9%
GRADE 8 2.6% * % 2.6% * % 97.4%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 5.6% * % * % 5.6% 94.4%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 1.1% * % 0.6% 0.6% 98.9%
GRADE 7 3.1% * % * % 3.1% 96.9%
GRADE 8 2.6% * % 2.6% * % 97.4%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 4.4% 2.2% 0.6% 1.7% 95.6%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 2.6% 2.6% * % * % 97.4%
GRADE 9 2.3% * % * % 2.3% 97.7%
GRADE 10 5.3% 5.3% * % * % 94.7%
GRADE 11 3.3% * % * % 3.3% 96.7%
GRADE 12 21.1% 10.5% 5.3% 5.3% 78.9%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B6: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> MEXICAN/AMERICAN STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 45.0% 13.2% 8.5% 23.3% 55.0%
GRADE 7 34.8% 13.0% 4.3% 17.4% 65.2%
GRADE 8 53.7% 12.2% 12.2% 29.3% 46.3%
GRADE 9 46.3% 9.8% 12.2% 24.4% 53.7%
GRADE 10 52.6% 15.8% 5.3% 31.6% 47.4%
GRADE 11 37.5% 15.6% 3.1% 18.8% 62.5%
GRADE 12 60.0% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0% 40.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 60.1% 25.5% 18.6% 16.0% 39.9%
GRADE 7 54.3% 32.6% 6.5% 15.2% 45.7%
GRADE 8 58.5% 31.7% 14.6% 12.2% 41.5%
GRADE 9 63.4% 17.1% 26.8% 19.5% 36.6%
GRADE 10 68.4% 31.6% 15.8% 21.1% 31.6%
GRADE 11 54.8% 9.7% 32.3% 12.9% 45.2%
GRADE 12 80.0% 40.0% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 18.7% 4.3% 7.0% 7.5% 81.3%
GRADE 7 34.8% 13.0% 10.9% 10.9% 65.2%
GRADE 8 24.4% 2.4% 9.8% 12.2% 75.6%
GRADE 9 9.8% * % 4.9% 4.9% 90.2%
GRADE 10 15.8% * % 10.5% 5.3% 84.2%
GRADE 11 3.3% * % * % 3.3% 96.7%
GRADE 12 10.0% 10.0% * % * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 21.7% 7.4% 6.3% 7.9% 78.3%
GRADE 7 23.9% 13.0% 2.2% 8.7% 76.1%
GRADE 8 17.1% 4.9% 4.9% 7.3% 82.9%
GRADE 9 29.3% 9.8% 9.8% 9.8% 70.7%
GRADE 10 21.1% * % 10.5% 10.5% 78.9%
GRADE 11 9.4% 3.1% 3.1% 3.1% 90.6%
GRADE 12 40.0% 10.0% 20.0% 10.0% 60.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 19.0% 6.0% 6.5% 6.5% 81.0%
GRADE 7 17.8% 8.9% 2.2% 6.7% 82.2%
GRADE 8 17.1% 4.9% 4.9% 7.3% 82.9%
GRADE 9 27.5% 7.5% 10.0% 10.0% 72.5%
GRADE 10 15.8% * % 10.5% 5.3% 84.2%
GRADE 11 6.9% 3.4% 3.4% * % 93.1%
GRADE 12 40.0% 10.0% 20.0% 10.0% 60.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 9.8% 2.1% 2.6% 5.2% 90.2%
GRADE 7 6.5% * % * % 6.5% 93.5%
GRADE 8 9.5% * % 4.8% 4.8% 90.5%
GRADE 9 19.5% 7.3% 4.9% 7.3% 80.5%
GRADE 10 4.5% * % * % 4.5% 95.5%
GRADE 11 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 12 20.0% * % 10.0% 10.0% 80.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 6.3% 3.2% 1.6% 1.6% 93.7%
GRADE 7 15.2% 8.7% 4.3% 2.2% 84.8%
GRADE 8 7.3% 2.4% * % 4.9% 92.7%
GRADE 9 2.4% * % 2.4% * % 97.6%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 10.0% 10.0% * % * % 90.0%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 5.9% 2.7% 1.6% 1.6% 94.1%
GRADE 7 13.0% 6.5% 4.3% 2.2% 87.0%
GRADE 8 7.3% 2.4% * % 4.9% 92.7%
GRADE 9 2.4% * % 2.4% * % 97.6%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 10.0% 10.0% * % * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 3.7% 2.1% 0.5% 1.1% 96.3%
GRADE 7 10.9% 8.7% * % 2.2% 89.1%
GRADE 8 4.9% * % 2.4% 2.4% 95.1%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 1.1% 0.5% * % 0.5% 98.9%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 5.3% * % * % 5.3% 94.7%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 10.0% 10.0% * % * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 3.2% 1.6% * % 1.6% 96.8%
GRADE 7 2.2% * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
GRADE 8 2.4% 2.4% * % * % 97.6%
GRADE 9 2.4% 2.4% * % * % 97.6%
GRADE 10 5.6% * % * % 5.6% 94.4%
GRADE 11 3.4% * % * % 3.4% 96.6%
GRADE 12 10.0% 10.0% * % * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 2.1% 0.5% 1.1% 0.5% 97.9%
GRADE 7 4.3% * % 2.2% 2.2% 95.7%
GRADE 8 2.4% 2.4% * % * % 97.6%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 10.0% * % 10.0% * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 2.1% 0.5% 0.5% 1.1% 97.9%
GRADE 7 2.2% * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
GRADE 8 4.9% 2.4% * % 2.4% 95.1%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 10.0% * % 10.0% * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 1.1% 0.5% * % 0.5% 98.9%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 2.4% 2.4% * % * % 97.6%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 5.3% * % * % 5.3% 94.7%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 4.8% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6% 95.2%
GRADE 7 4.3% 4.3% * % * % 95.7%
GRADE 8 2.4% 2.4% * % * % 97.6%
GRADE 9 7.3% * % 2.4% 4.9% 92.7%
GRADE 10 5.3% * % 5.3% * % 94.7%
GRADE 11 3.2% * % * % 3.2% 96.8%
GRADE 12 10.0% * % 10.0% * % 90.0%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B7: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS REPORTING A AND B GRADES

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 57.5% 30.5% 10.9% 16.0% 42.5%
GRADE 7 42.2% 19.9% 9.0% 13.3% 57.8%
GRADE 8 57.9% 27.6% 15.8% 14.5% 42.1%
GRADE 9 56.9% 27.5% 11.0% 18.3% 43.1%
GRADE 10 59.0% 32.1% 11.2% 15.7% 41.0%
GRADE 11 64.8% 35.2% 10.1% 19.6% 35.2%
GRADE 12 65.0% 43.4% 8.4% 13.3% 35.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 73.4% 40.1% 18.2% 15.1% 26.6%
GRADE 7 54.8% 27.1% 13.3% 14.5% 45.2%
GRADE 8 74.8% 38.4% 25.8% 10.6% 25.2%
GRADE 9 77.5% 35.8% 19.3% 22.5% 22.5%
GRADE 10 76.7% 44.4% 16.5% 15.8% 23.3%
GRADE 11 78.1% 47.8% 18.0% 12.4% 21.9%
GRADE 12 78.3% 50.3% 16.1% 11.9% 21.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 21.1% 6.2% 5.3% 9.7% 78.9%
GRADE 7 30.1% 15.1% 9.6% 5.4% 69.9%
GRADE 8 26.3% 5.3% 4.6% 16.4% 73.7%
GRADE 9 23.5% 6.0% 6.9% 10.6% 76.5%
GRADE 10 19.4% 3.7% 5.2% 10.4% 80.6%
GRADE 11 13.1% 2.8% 1.7% 8.5% 86.9%
GRADE 12 13.2% 3.5% 2.8% 6.9% 86.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 26.2% 12.5% 8.1% 5.6% 73.8%
GRADE 7 13.3% 6.6% 2.4% 4.2% 86.7%
GRADE 8 25.0% 12.5% 5.3% 7.2% 75.0%
GRADE 9 25.3% 12.9% 7.4% 5.1% 74.7%
GRADE 10 31.3% 12.7% 12.7% 6.0% 68.7%
GRADE 11 31.3% 14.5% 8.9% 7.8% 68.7%
GRADE 12 32.6% 16.0% 13.2% 3.5% 67.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 21.4% 10.0% 6.3% 5.1% 78.6%
GRADE 7 7.8% 4.8% 1.2% 1.8% 92.2%
GRADE 8 19.2% 9.3% 4.0% 6.0% 80.8%
GRADE 9 22.2% 10.6% 5.6% 6.0% 77.8%
GRADE 10 24.1% 8.3% 9.8% 6.0% 75.9%
GRADE 11 28.7% 12.6% 8.6% 7.5% 71.3%
GRADE 12 26.8% 14.1% 9.9% 2.8% 73.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 8.6% 3.0% 2.8% 2.9% 91.4%
GRADE 7 1.8% 0.6% * % 1.2% 98.2%
GRADE 8 7.2% 2.0% 2.0% 3.3% 92.8%
GRADE 9 11.9% 5.0% 3.7% 3.2% 88.1%
GRADE 10 8.5% 1.4% 5.7% 1.4% 91.5%
GRADE 11 13.4% 5.0% 3.4% 5.0% 86.6%
GRADE 12 7.3% 2.7% 2.0% 2.7% 92.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.0% 1.3% 1.6% 1.1% 96.0%
GRADE 7 6.6% 2.4% 2.4% 1.8% 93.4%
GRADE 8 6.0% 1.3% 1.3% 3.3% 94.0%
GRADE 9 2.3% 0.9% 1.4% * % 97.7%
GRADE 10 2.3% * % 1.5% 0.8% 97.7%
GRADE 11 3.4% 1.7% 1.7% * % 96.6%
GRADE 12 4.2% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 95.8%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 3.7% 1.1% 1.5% 1.0% 96.3%
GRADE 7 6.1% 1.8% 2.4% 1.8% 93.9%
GRADE 8 5.3% 1.3% 0.7% 3.3% 94.7%
GRADE 9 2.3% 0.9% 1.4% * % 97.7%
GRADE 10 1.5% * % 1.5% * % 98.5%
GRADE 11 2.8% 1.1% 1.7% * % 97.2%
GRADE 12 4.2% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 95.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 1.9% 0.6% 0.5% 0.8% 98.1%
GRADE 7 4.2% 2.4% 0.6% 1.2% 95.8%
GRADE 8 3.3% * % 2.0% 1.3% 96.7%
GRADE 9 0.9% * % * % * % 99.1%
GRADE 10 0.8% * % * % 0.8% 99.2%
GRADE 11 0.6% 0.6% * % * % 99.4%
GRADE 12 2.1% * % * % 2.1% 97.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 4.2% 1.7% 1.5% 0.9% 95.8%
GRADE 7 1.8% 0.6% * % 1.2% 98.2%
GRADE 8 2.6% 0.7% 2.0% * % 97.4%
GRADE 9 4.2% 2.3% 1.4% * % 95.8%
GRADE 10 6.0% 2.2% 1.5% 2.2% 94.0%
GRADE 11 5.7% 2.8% 1.7% 1.1% 94.3%
GRADE 12 4.9% 1.4% 2.8% 0.7% 95.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 8.9% 2.4% 3.2% 3.3% 91.1%
GRADE 7 2.4% 1.2% 0.6% 0.6% 97.6%
GRADE 8 7.3% 2.0% 2.6% 2.6% 92.7%
GRADE 9 6.9% 3.2% 2.8% 0.9% 93.1%
GRADE 10 13.4% 1.5% 6.0% 6.0% 86.6%
GRADE 11 11.5% 2.9% 3.4% 5.2% 88.5%
GRADE 12 13.3% 3.5% 4.2% 5.6% 86.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 5.5% 1.6% 1.9% 1.9% 94.5%
GRADE 7 3.0% 0.6% 1.2% 1.2% 97.0%
GRADE 8 4.6% 2.6% 0.7% 1.3% 95.4%
GRADE 9 4.7% 1.9% 1.9% 0.9% 95.3%
GRADE 10 5.3% 1.5% 2.3% 1.5% 94.7%
GRADE 11 7.9% 1.1% 2.8% 4.0% 92.1%
GRADE 12 7.7% 2.1% 2.8% 2.8% 92.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 2.9% 0.7% 0.8% 1.4% 97.1%
GRADE 7 4.2% 1.2% 1.8% 1.2% 95.8%
GRADE 8 6.6% 0.7% 1.3% 4.6% 93.4%
GRADE 9 1.9% * % * % 0.9% 98.1%
GRADE 10 1.5% 0.7% 0.7% * % 98.5%
GRADE 11 1.7% 0.6% * % 1.1% 98.3%
GRADE 12 2.1% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 97.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 3.8% 1.0% 1.6% 1.1% 96.2%
GRADE 7 0.6% 0.6% * % * % 99.4%
GRADE 8 2.0% 1.3% 0.7% * % 98.0%
GRADE 9 2.8% 1.4% 0.9% * % 97.2%
GRADE 10 5.3% 1.5% 3.0% 0.8% 94.7%
GRADE 11 6.2% 0.6% 1.7% 4.0% 93.8%
GRADE 12 6.3% 0.7% 4.2% 1.4% 93.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 7.5% 3.0% 2.1% 2.3% 92.5%
GRADE 7 1.8% 1.8% * % * % 98.2%
GRADE 8 11.2% 5.3% 2.6% 3.3% 88.8%
GRADE 9 6.9% 2.8% 1.9% 2.3% 93.1%
GRADE 10 6.0% 3.0% 1.5% 1.5% 94.0%
GRADE 11 7.3% 2.2% 1.7% 3.4% 92.7%
GRADE 12 12.5% 3.5% 5.6% 3.5% 87.5%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B8: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS REPORTING C, D, AND F GRADES

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 69.3% 38.0% 12.8% 18.4% 30.7%
GRADE 7 46.9% 18.8% 6.3% 21.9% 53.1%
GRADE 8 73.8% 28.6% 14.3% 31.0% 26.2%
GRADE 9 66.7% 45.2% 14.3% 7.1% 33.3%
GRADE 10 86.2% 55.2% 17.2% 13.8% 13.8%
GRADE 11 69.6% 34.8% 13.0% 21.7% 30.4%
GRADE 12 81.8% 63.6% 9.1% 9.1% 18.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 79.9% 43.0% 22.3% 14.5% 20.1%
GRADE 7 62.5% 21.9% 15.6% 25.0% 37.5%
GRADE 8 76.2% 38.1% 28.6% 9.5% 23.8%
GRADE 9 85.7% 50.0% 26.2% 9.5% 14.3%
GRADE 10 89.7% 65.5% 13.8% 10.3% 10.3%
GRADE 11 82.6% 34.8% 21.7% 26.1% 17.4%
GRADE 12 90.9% 54.5% 27.3% 9.1% 9.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 30.3% 7.3% 6.7% 16.3% 69.7%
GRADE 7 25.0% 12.5% 6.3% 6.3% 75.0%
GRADE 8 40.5% 11.9% 9.5% 19.0% 59.5%
GRADE 9 33.3% 2.4% 4.8% 26.2% 66.7%
GRADE 10 27.6% 6.9% 6.9% 13.8% 72.4%
GRADE 11 17.4% * % 4.3% 13.0% 82.6%
GRADE 12 30.0% 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% 70.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 38.8% 21.9% 8.4% 8.4% 61.2%
GRADE 7 21.9% 15.6% 3.1% 3.1% 78.1%
GRADE 8 31.0% 16.7% 4.8% 9.5% 69.0%
GRADE 9 33.3% 19.0% 14.3% * % 66.7%
GRADE 10 65.5% 31.0% 20.7% 13.8% 34.5%
GRADE 11 47.8% 21.7% * % 26.1% 52.2%
GRADE 12 50.0% 50.0% * % * % 50.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 36.0% 20.6% 8.0% 7.4% 64.0%
GRADE 7 16.1% 9.7% 3.2% 3.2% 83.9%
GRADE 8 31.0% 16.7% 4.8% 9.5% 69.0%
GRADE 9 33.3% 19.0% 14.3% * % 66.7%
GRADE 10 51.7% 27.6% 17.2% 6.9% 48.3%
GRADE 11 50.0% 22.7% * % 27.3% 50.0%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % * %
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 16.9% 7.7% 4.9% 4.4% 83.1%
GRADE 7 12.1% 6.1% 3.0% 3.0% 87.9%
GRADE 8 9.5% * % 4.8% 4.8% 90.5%
GRADE 9 21.4% 11.9% 9.5% * % 78.6%
GRADE 10 27.6% 13.8% 6.9% 6.9% 72.4%
GRADE 11 20.8% 8.3% * % 12.5% 79.2%
GRADE 12 7.7% 7.7% * % * % 92.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 6.8% 3.4% 1.7% 1.7% 93.2%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 9.8% 7.3% * % 2.4% 90.2%
GRADE 9 4.8% 2.4% 2.4% * % 95.2%
GRADE 10 13.8% 3.4% 6.9% 3.4% 86.2%
GRADE 11 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 6.2% 2.3% 1.7% 2.3% 93.8%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 9.8% 7.3% * % 2.4% 90.2%
GRADE 9 2.4% * % 2.4% * % 97.6%
GRADE 10 13.8% * % 6.9% 6.9% 86.2%
GRADE 11 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 5.1% 2.8% 1.1% 1.1% 94.9%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 4.9% 4.9% * % * % 95.1%
GRADE 9 4.8% 2.4% 2.4% * % 95.2%
GRADE 10 10.3% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 89.7%
GRADE 11 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 6.3% 1.1% 2.3% 2.9% 93.7%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 7.1% 2.4% * % 4.8% 92.9%
GRADE 9 4.8% * % 2.4% 2.4% 95.2%
GRADE 10 7.1% * % 7.1% * % 92.9%
GRADE 11 13.6% * % 4.5% 9.1% 86.4%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % * %
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 13.4% 3.5% 3.5% 6.4% 86.6%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 11.9% 4.8% 2.4% 4.8% 88.1%
GRADE 9 2.5% * % * % 2.5% 97.5%
GRADE 10 29.6% 3.7% 14.8% 11.1% 70.4%
GRADE 11 18.2% * % * % 18.2% 81.8%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % * %
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 8.7% 1.7% 1.2% 5.8% 91.3%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 4.9% * % * % 4.9% 95.1%
GRADE 9 2.5% * % 2.5% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 17.9% * % 3.6% 14.3% 82.1%
GRADE 11 8.7% * % * % 8.7% 91.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % * %
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 4.0% 1.1% 1.1% 1.7% 96.0%
GRADE 7 6.3% 3.1% * % 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 8 4.9% * % 2.4% 2.4% 95.1%
GRADE 9 2.4% * % 2.4% * % 97.6%
GRADE 10 3.4% 3.4% * % * % 96.6%
GRADE 11 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 3.5% 1.2% 0.6% 1.7% 96.5%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 2.4% * % * % 2.4% 97.6%
GRADE 9 4.8% 2.4% * % 2.4% 95.2%
GRADE 10 7.1% 3.6% 3.6% * % 92.9%
GRADE 11 4.5% * % * % 4.5% 95.5%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % * %
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 9.0% 5.6% 1.7% 1.7% 91.0%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 9.8% 4.9% 2.4% 2.4% 90.2%
GRADE 9 9.5% 7.1% 2.4% * % 90.5%
GRADE 10 10.3% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 89.7%
GRADE 11 8.7% 4.3% * % 4.3% 91.3%
GRADE 12 20.0% 20.0% * % * % 80.0%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B9: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS LIVING WITH TWO PARENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 56.6% 31.0% 10.7% 14.8% 43.4%
GRADE 7 40.7% 22.2% 7.4% 11.1% 59.3%
GRADE 8 61.6% 24.8% 18.4% 18.4% 38.4%
GRADE 9 50.3% 26.1% 9.8% 14.4% 49.7%
GRADE 10 64.1% 35.9% 10.7% 17.5% 35.9%
GRADE 11 62.8% 36.4% 10.7% 15.7% 37.2%
GRADE 12 66.3% 46.9% 7.1% 12.2% 33.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 71.1% 37.4% 19.1% 14.6% 28.9%
GRADE 7 51.9% 24.4% 14.8% 12.6% 48.1%
GRADE 8 71.0% 36.3% 25.8% 8.9% 29.0%
GRADE 9 74.5% 28.8% 21.6% 24.2% 25.5%
GRADE 10 76.7% 45.6% 16.5% 14.6% 23.3%
GRADE 11 75.0% 43.3% 20.0% 11.7% 25.0%
GRADE 12 81.6% 54.1% 14.3% 13.3% 18.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 21.5% 5.8% 5.9% 9.9% 78.5%
GRADE 7 27.4% 12.6% 11.1% 3.7% 72.6%
GRADE 8 30.4% 6.4% 7.2% 16.8% 69.6%
GRADE 9 22.4% 5.9% 5.3% 11.2% 77.6%
GRADE 10 19.6% 3.9% 4.9% 10.8% 80.4%
GRADE 11 11.9% * % 3.4% 8.5% 88.1%
GRADE 12 14.3% 4.1% 2.0% 8.2% 85.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 24.3% 12.0% 7.8% 4.5% 75.7%
GRADE 7 14.8% 9.6% 2.2% 3.0% 85.2%
GRADE 8 22.4% 10.4% 5.6% 6.4% 77.6%
GRADE 9 19.7% 8.6% 7.2% 3.9% 80.3%
GRADE 10 34.0% 12.6% 14.6% 6.8% 66.0%
GRADE 11 28.1% 14.9% 9.1% 4.1% 71.9%
GRADE 12 31.6% 18.4% 10.2% 3.1% 68.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 19.2% 9.5% 5.8% 3.9% 80.8%
GRADE 7 10.4% 6.7% 1.5% 2.2% 89.6%
GRADE 8 16.9% 8.1% 4.0% 4.8% 83.1%
GRADE 9 15.9% 6.0% 5.3% 4.6% 84.1%
GRADE 10 23.5% 8.8% 10.8% 3.9% 76.5%
GRADE 11 26.7% 12.9% 8.6% 5.2% 73.3%
GRADE 12 25.8% 17.5% 6.2% 2.1% 74.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 7.2% 2.4% 2.4% 2.4% 92.8%
GRADE 7 3.0% 1.5% * % 1.5% 97.0%
GRADE 8 7.2% 1.6% 3.2% 2.4% 92.8%
GRADE 9 8.4% 2.6% 3.2% 2.6% 91.6%
GRADE 10 9.3% 0.9% 5.6% 2.8% 90.7%
GRADE 11 9.9% 5.0% 1.7% 3.3% 90.1%
GRADE 12 5.8% 2.9% 1.0% 1.9% 94.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.2% 1.8% 1.4% 1.1% 95.8%
GRADE 7 7.4% 3.0% 3.0% 1.5% 92.6%
GRADE 8 4.1% 2.4% * % 1.6% 95.9%
GRADE 9 3.3% 2.0% 1.3% * % 96.7%
GRADE 10 4.0% 1.0% 2.0% 1.0% 96.0%
GRADE 11 4.1% 1.7% 0.8% 1.7% 95.9%
GRADE 12 2.0% * % 1.0% 1.0% 98.0%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 3.7% 1.2% 1.5% 1.0% 96.3%
GRADE 7 6.7% 2.2% 3.0% 1.5% 93.3%
GRADE 8 4.1% 2.4% * % 1.6% 95.9%
GRADE 9 2.6% 1.3% 1.3% * % 97.4%
GRADE 10 3.0% * % 3.0% * % 97.0%
GRADE 11 3.3% 0.8% 0.8% 1.7% 96.7%
GRADE 12 2.0% * % 1.0% 1.0% 98.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 2.3% 1.2% * % 0.7% 97.7%
GRADE 7 4.4% 3.0% 0.7% 0.7% 95.6%
GRADE 8 1.6% 0.8% 0.8% * % 98.4%
GRADE 9 2.0% 1.3% 0.7% * % 98.0%
GRADE 10 2.0% 1.0% * % 1.0% 98.0%
GRADE 11 1.7% 0.8% * % 0.8% 98.3%
GRADE 12 2.0% * % * % 2.0% 98.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 3.7% 1.2% 1.5% 1.0% 96.3%
GRADE 7 1.5% 0.7% * % 0.7% 98.5%
GRADE 8 1.6% 0.8% 0.8% * % 98.4%
GRADE 9 4.0% 0.7% 2.0% 1.3% 96.0%
GRADE 10 2.9% * % 2.0% 1.0% 97.1%
GRADE 11 5.9% 2.5% 1.7% 1.7% 94.1%
GRADE 12 7.2% 3.1% 3.1% 1.0% 92.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 8.4% 2.5% 3.0% 2.9% 91.6%
GRADE 7 2.2% 2.2% * % * % 97.8%
GRADE 8 6.5% 2.4% 1.6% 2.4% 93.5%
GRADE 9 4.7% 2.7% 1.3% 0.7% 95.3%
GRADE 10 16.0% 2.0% 9.0% 5.0% 84.0%
GRADE 11 11.9% 1.7% 4.2% 5.9% 88.1%
GRADE 12 13.4% 4.1% 4.1% 5.2% 86.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 5.0% 1.7% 1.7% 1.7% 95.0%
GRADE 7 3.7% 1.5% 1.5% 0.7% 96.3%
GRADE 8 4.1% 1.6% 0.8% 1.6% 95.9%
GRADE 9 3.3% 1.3% 1.3% 0.7% 96.7%
GRADE 10 5.9% 1.0% 4.0% 1.0% 94.1%
GRADE 11 6.7% 0.8% 2.5% 3.4% 93.3%
GRADE 12 7.2% 4.1% * % 3.1% 92.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 3.3% 0.8% 1.0% 1.5% 96.7%
GRADE 7 5.2% 2.2% 1.5% 1.5% 94.8%
GRADE 8 6.5% 0.8% 1.6% 4.1% 93.5%
GRADE 9 2.0% * % 0.7% 1.3% 98.0%
GRADE 10 2.9% 1.9% 1.0% * % 97.1%
GRADE 11 0.8% * % * % 0.8% 99.2%
GRADE 12 2.1% * % 1.0% 1.0% 97.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 3.2% 1.1% 1.1% 1.0% 96.8%
GRADE 7 0.8% 0.8% * % * % 99.2%
GRADE 8 2.4% 1.6% 0.8% * % 97.6%
GRADE 9 2.0% 1.3% * % 0.7% 98.0%
GRADE 10 4.9% 1.9% 1.9% 1.0% 95.1%
GRADE 11 5.0% * % 1.7% 3.3% 95.0%
GRADE 12 5.2% 1.0% 3.1% 1.0% 94.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 6.7% 3.0% 1.9% 1.8% 93.3%
GRADE 7 2.2% 2.2% * % * % 97.8%
GRADE 8 8.9% 4.8% 1.6% 2.4% 91.1%
GRADE 9 4.6% 2.0% 2.0% 0.7% 95.4%
GRADE 10 6.8% 2.9% 2.9% 1.0% 93.2%
GRADE 11 7.5% 3.3% 0.8% 3.3% 92.5%
GRADE 12 12.2% 3.1% 5.1% 4.1% 87.8%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B10: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS NOT LIVING WITH TWO PARENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 63.6% 32.9% 11.6% 19.1% 36.4%
GRADE 7 47.8% 17.4% 10.1% 20.3% 52.2%
GRADE 8 62.7% 34.3% 10.4% 17.9% 37.3%
GRADE 9 68.8% 35.8% 13.8% 19.3% 31.2%
GRADE 10 63.1% 33.8% 13.8% 15.4% 36.9%
GRADE 11 69.5% 34.1% 9.8% 25.6% 30.5%
GRADE 12 65.5% 41.4% 10.3% 13.8% 34.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 79.3% 45.7% 18.0% 15.6% 20.7%
GRADE 7 63.8% 30.4% 10.1% 23.2% 36.2%
GRADE 8 85.1% 43.3% 28.4% 13.4% 14.9%
GRADE 9 83.5% 50.5% 18.3% 14.7% 16.5%
GRADE 10 81.3% 50.0% 15.6% 15.6% 18.8%
GRADE 11 84.1% 51.2% 15.9% 17.1% 15.9%
GRADE 12 74.1% 44.8% 20.7% 8.6% 25.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 24.9% 7.3% 5.1% 12.4% 75.1%
GRADE 7 33.3% 18.8% 4.3% 10.1% 66.7%
GRADE 8 28.4% 7.5% 3.0% 17.9% 71.6%
GRADE 9 29.4% 4.6% 8.3% 16.5% 70.6%
GRADE 10 23.1% 4.6% 6.2% 12.3% 76.9%
GRADE 11 17.1% 6.1% 1.2% 9.8% 82.9%
GRADE 12 15.5% 3.4% 6.9% 5.2% 84.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 34.4% 17.3% 8.2% 8.9% 65.6%
GRADE 7 14.5% 4.3% 2.9% 7.2% 85.5%
GRADE 8 34.3% 19.4% 4.5% 10.4% 65.7%
GRADE 9 36.7% 22.0% 9.2% 5.5% 63.3%
GRADE 10 40.0% 20.0% 12.3% 7.7% 60.0%
GRADE 11 41.5% 17.1% 6.1% 18.3% 58.5%
GRADE 12 37.9% 19.0% 15.5% 3.4% 62.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 30.8% 15.1% 7.4% 8.3% 69.2%
GRADE 7 7.2% 2.9% 1.4% 2.9% 92.8%
GRADE 8 31.3% 16.4% 4.5% 10.4% 68.7%
GRADE 9 35.8% 21.1% 8.3% 6.4% 64.2%
GRADE 10 35.9% 15.6% 10.9% 9.4% 64.1%
GRADE 11 37.5% 15.0% 6.3% 16.3% 62.5%
GRADE 12 33.9% 16.1% 14.3% 3.6% 66.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 13.9% 5.6% 3.9% 4.3% 86.1%
GRADE 7 5.6% 1.4% 1.4% 2.8% 94.4%
GRADE 8 8.8% 1.5% 1.5% 5.9% 91.2%
GRADE 9 19.3% 11.0% 5.5% 2.8% 80.7%
GRADE 10 14.5% 7.2% 5.8% 1.4% 85.5%
GRADE 11 20.5% 6.0% 4.8% 9.6% 79.5%
GRADE 12 9.8% 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% 90.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.9% 1.3% 2.0% 1.6% 95.1%
GRADE 7 2.9% 1.4% * % 1.4% 97.1%
GRADE 8 11.9% 3.0% 3.0% 6.0% 88.1%
GRADE 9 1.8% * % 1.8% * % 98.2%
GRADE 10 4.6% * % 3.1% 1.5% 95.4%
GRADE 11 3.7% 1.2% 2.4% * % 96.3%
GRADE 12 7.1% 3.6% 1.8% 1.8% 92.9%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 4.7% 1.3% 1.6% 1.8% 95.3%
GRADE 7 2.9% 1.4% * % 1.4% 97.1%
GRADE 8 10.4% 3.0% 1.5% 6.0% 89.6%
GRADE 9 1.8% * % 1.8% * % 98.2%
GRADE 10 4.6% * % 1.5% 3.1% 95.4%
GRADE 11 3.7% 1.2% 2.4% * % 96.3%
GRADE 12 7.1% 3.6% 1.8% 1.8% 92.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 2.5% * % 0.9% 1.1% 97.5%
GRADE 7 2.9% 1.4% * % 1.4% 97.1%
GRADE 8 7.5% 1.5% 3.0% 3.0% 92.5%
GRADE 9 0.9% * % 0.9% * % 99.1%
GRADE 10 3.1% * % 1.5% 1.5% 96.9%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 1.8% * % * % 1.8% 98.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 6.1% 2.7% 1.8% 1.6% 93.9%
GRADE 7 1.4% * % * % 1.4% 98.6%
GRADE 8 7.5% 1.5% 3.0% 3.0% 92.5%
GRADE 9 4.6% 3.7% 0.9% * % 95.4%
GRADE 10 10.9% 4.7% 3.1% 3.1% 89.1%
GRADE 11 8.8% 3.8% 2.5% 2.5% 91.3%
GRADE 12 3.5% 1.8% 1.8% * % 96.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 11.5% 2.9% 3.6% 5.0% 88.5%
GRADE 7 3.0% * % 1.5% 1.5% 97.0%
GRADE 8 11.9% 3.0% 4.5% 4.5% 88.1%
GRADE 9 8.3% 2.8% 3.7% 1.9% 91.7%
GRADE 10 15.6% 1.6% 4.7% 9.4% 84.4%
GRADE 11 13.9% 5.1% 1.3% 7.6% 86.1%
GRADE 12 19.3% 5.3% 7.0% 7.0% 80.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 7.4% 1.6% 2.0% 3.8% 92.6%
GRADE 7 1.5% * % * % 1.5% 98.5%
GRADE 8 6.0% 3.0% * % 3.0% 94.0%
GRADE 9 5.7% 1.9% 2.8% 0.9% 94.3%
GRADE 10 9.4% 1.6% * % 7.8% 90.6%
GRADE 11 9.9% 1.2% 2.5% 6.2% 90.1%
GRADE 12 14.0% 1.8% 7.0% 5.3% 86.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 2.7% 0.7% 0.7% 1.3% 97.3%
GRADE 7 2.9% * % 1.4% 1.4% 97.1%
GRADE 8 6.0% * % 1.5% 4.5% 94.0%
GRADE 9 1.8% 0.9% 0.9% * % 98.2%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 3.7% 1.2% * % 2.5% 96.3%
GRADE 12 1.8% 1.8% * % * % 98.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 4.7% 0.9% 2.0% 1.8% 95.3%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 1.5% * % * % 1.5% 98.5%
GRADE 9 4.6% 1.8% 1.8% 0.9% 95.4%
GRADE 10 6.3% 1.6% 4.8% * % 93.7%
GRADE 11 8.8% 1.3% 1.3% 6.3% 91.3%
GRADE 12 7.0% * % 5.3% 1.8% 93.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 9.6% 4.0% 2.4% 3.1% 90.4%
GRADE 7 1.4% 1.4% * % * % 98.6%
GRADE 8 14.9% 6.0% 4.5% 4.5% 85.1%
GRADE 9 12.8% 5.5% 2.8% 4.6% 87.2%
GRADE 10 6.2% 3.1% * % 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 11 7.3% 1.2% 2.4% 3.7% 92.7%
GRADE 12 13.8% 6.9% 5.2% 1.7% 86.2%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B11: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS WHO WOULD SEEK HELP FROM ADULTS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PROBLEMS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 54.1% 27.1% 10.8% 16.2% 45.9%
GRADE 7 33.3% 13.8% 7.2% 12.3% 66.7%
GRADE 8 54.1% 22.6% 14.4% 17.1% 45.9%
GRADE 9 53.2% 24.6% 12.3% 16.3% 46.8%
GRADE 10 61.6% 33.6% 11.2% 16.8% 38.4%
GRADE 11 63.1% 31.9% 10.6% 20.6% 36.9%
GRADE 12 60.6% 40.4% 7.7% 12.5% 39.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 69.7% 37.7% 17.1% 14.9% 30.3%
GRADE 7 42.8% 17.4% 12.3% 13.0% 57.2%
GRADE 8 71.9% 36.3% 23.3% 12.3% 28.1%
GRADE 9 75.9% 34.0% 20.7% 21.2% 24.1%
GRADE 10 75.2% 48.0% 14.4% 12.8% 24.8%
GRADE 11 74.8% 43.4% 17.0% 14.5% 25.2%
GRADE 12 76.0% 52.9% 11.5% 11.5% 24.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 18.7% 5.0% 4.0% 9.7% 81.3%
GRADE 7 22.5% 13.0% 5.1% 4.3% 77.5%
GRADE 8 26.0% 5.5% 5.5% 15.1% 74.0%
GRADE 9 23.2% 3.9% 5.4% 13.8% 76.8%
GRADE 10 18.4% 4.0% 4.0% 10.4% 81.6%
GRADE 11 11.3% 2.5% 1.3% 7.5% 88.7%
GRADE 12 6.7% 1.0% 1.9% 3.8% 93.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 23.1% 11.3% 6.0% 5.8% 76.9%
GRADE 7 7.2% 5.1% * % 2.2% 92.8%
GRADE 8 22.6% 12.3% 4.1% 6.2% 77.4%
GRADE 9 23.6% 11.3% 8.9% 3.4% 76.4%
GRADE 10 31.2% 12.0% 10.4% 8.8% 68.8%
GRADE 11 28.1% 12.5% 4.4% 11.3% 71.9%
GRADE 12 26.7% 15.2% 8.6% 2.9% 73.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 20.2% 9.4% 5.4% 5.4% 79.8%
GRADE 7 5.8% 3.6% * % 2.2% 94.2%
GRADE 8 18.5% 9.6% 3.4% 5.5% 81.5%
GRADE 9 21.8% 9.4% 7.4% 5.0% 78.2%
GRADE 10 24.8% 8.0% 9.6% 7.2% 75.2%
GRADE 11 25.9% 11.4% 5.1% 9.5% 74.1%
GRADE 12 24.0% 15.4% 6.7% 1.9% 76.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 9.3% 3.1% 3.0% 3.3% 90.7%
GRADE 7 2.2% * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
GRADE 8 8.2% 2.0% 2.7% 3.4% 91.8%
GRADE 9 11.8% 4.9% 4.4% 2.5% 88.2%
GRADE 10 11.2% 2.4% 5.6% 3.2% 88.8%
GRADE 11 13.7% 5.0% 2.5% 6.2% 86.3%
GRADE 12 6.6% 2.8% 1.9% 1.9% 93.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 2.9% 0.8% 1.6% * % 97.1%
GRADE 7 2.9% 1.4% 1.4% * % 97.1%
GRADE 8 4.1% 0.7% 1.4% 2.1% 95.9%
GRADE 9 2.5% * % 2.0% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 2.4% * % 1.6% 0.8% 97.6%
GRADE 11 3.1% 1.3% 1.9% * % 96.9%
GRADE 12 1.9% 1.0% 1.0% * % 98.1%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 2.6% 0.8% 1.5% * % 97.4%
GRADE 7 2.9% 1.4% 1.4% * % 97.1%
GRADE 8 3.4% 0.7% 0.7% 2.1% 96.6%
GRADE 9 2.5% * % 2.0% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 1.6% * % 1.6% * % 98.4%
GRADE 11 3.1% 1.3% 1.9% * % 96.9%
GRADE 12 1.9% 1.0% 1.0% * % 98.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 1.3% * % * % * % 98.7%
GRADE 7 2.2% 1.4% * % 0.7% 97.8%
GRADE 8 2.1% * % 1.4% 0.7% 97.9%
GRADE 9 1.5% * % 1.0% * % 98.5%
GRADE 10 0.8% * % * % 0.8% 99.2%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 1.0% * % * % 1.0% 99.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 3.3% 1.8% 1.0% * % 96.7%
GRADE 7 0.7% 0.7% * % * % 99.3%
GRADE 8 1.4% 0.7% 0.7% * % 98.6%
GRADE 9 3.9% 2.0% 1.5% * % 96.1%
GRADE 10 4.8% 2.4% 1.6% 0.8% 95.2%
GRADE 11 5.7% 3.2% 1.3% 1.3% 94.3%
GRADE 12 2.9% 1.9% 1.0% * % 97.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 7.7% 2.1% 2.3% 3.3% 92.3%
GRADE 7 1.5% 1.5% * % * % 98.5%
GRADE 8 5.5% 2.1% 2.1% 1.4% 94.5%
GRADE 9 6.0% 2.5% 2.0% 1.5% 94.0%
GRADE 10 14.6% 2.4% 5.7% 6.5% 85.4%
GRADE 11 10.2% 2.5% 1.3% 6.4% 89.8%
GRADE 12 10.6% 1.0% 3.8% 5.8% 89.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 3.8% 1.0% 1.0% 1.7% 96.2%
GRADE 7 0.7% 0.7% * % * % 99.3%
GRADE 8 2.7% 1.4% 0.7% 0.7% 97.3%
GRADE 9 4.0% 1.5% 2.0% 0.5% 96.0%
GRADE 10 4.8% 0.8% 0.8% 3.2% 95.2%
GRADE 11 6.3% 1.3% 1.3% 3.8% 93.8%
GRADE 12 3.8% * % 1.0% 2.9% 96.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 2.7% 0.6% 1.0% 1.1% 97.3%
GRADE 7 3.6% 0.7% 2.2% 0.7% 96.4%
GRADE 8 4.8% * % 1.4% 3.4% 95.2%
GRADE 9 2.0% * % 1.0% * % 98.0%
GRADE 10 2.4% 1.6% 0.8% * % 97.6%
GRADE 11 1.9% * % * % 1.9% 98.1%
GRADE 12 1.9% 1.0% 1.0% * % 98.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 2.9% 0.8% 1.3% 0.8% 97.1%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 1.4% 0.7% 0.7% * % 98.6%
GRADE 9 3.4% 1.5% 1.0% 1.0% 96.6%
GRADE 10 4.0% 1.6% 2.4% * % 96.0%
GRADE 11 4.4% * % 1.3% 3.2% 95.6%
GRADE 12 3.8% 1.0% 2.9% * % 96.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 6.1% 2.2% 2.1% 1.8% 93.9%
GRADE 7 1.5% 1.5% * % * % 98.5%
GRADE 8 9.6% 4.1% 2.7% 2.7% 90.4%
GRADE 9 5.9% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 94.1%
GRADE 10 4.8% 2.4% 1.6% 0.8% 95.2%
GRADE 11 5.7% 0.6% 1.9% 3.1% 94.3%
GRADE 12 9.5% 2.9% 4.8% 1.9% 90.5%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B12: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS WHO WOULD NOT SEEK HELP FROM ADULTS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PROBLEMS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 82.6% 54.5% 15.2% 12.9% 17.4%
GRADE 7 82.6% 52.2% 21.7% 8.7% 17.4%
GRADE 8 77.8% 38.9% 22.2% 16.7% 22.2%
GRADE 9 88.0% 64.0% 8.0% 16.0% 12.0%
GRADE 10 85.7% 47.6% 23.8% 14.3% 14.3%
GRADE 11 82.6% 65.2% 8.7% 8.7% 17.4%
GRADE 12 77.3% 54.5% 9.1% 13.6% 22.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 90.8% 58.8% 24.4% 7.6% 9.2%
GRADE 7 91.3% 56.5% 26.1% 8.7% 8.7%
GRADE 8 76.5% 41.2% 35.3% * % 23.5%
GRADE 9 96.0% 72.0% 16.0% 8.0% 4.0%
GRADE 10 90.5% 47.6% 23.8% 19.0% 9.5%
GRADE 11 100% 78.3% 17.4% 4.3% * %
GRADE 12 86.4% 50.0% 31.8% 4.5% 13.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 34.1% 9.8% 12.1% 12.1% 65.9%
GRADE 7 47.8% 17.4% 30.4% * % 52.2%
GRADE 8 38.9% 11.1% 11.1% 16.7% 61.1%
GRADE 9 48.0% 20.0% 16.0% 12.0% 52.0%
GRADE 10 33.3% 9.5% 4.8% 19.0% 66.7%
GRADE 11 21.7% * % 4.3% 17.4% 78.3%
GRADE 12 13.6% * % 4.5% 9.1% 86.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 47.0% 25.0% 15.9% 6.1% 53.0%
GRADE 7 30.4% 13.0% 13.0% 4.3% 69.6%
GRADE 8 44.4% 16.7% 11.1% 16.7% 55.6%
GRADE 9 48.0% 28.0% 12.0% 8.0% 52.0%
GRADE 10 57.1% 38.1% 14.3% 4.8% 42.9%
GRADE 11 69.6% 34.8% 34.8% * % 30.4%
GRADE 12 31.8% 18.2% 9.1% 4.5% 68.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 38.9% 21.4% 11.5% 6.1% 61.1%
GRADE 7 13.0% 8.7% 4.3% * % 87.0%
GRADE 8 41.2% 11.8% 11.8% 17.6% 58.8%
GRADE 9 36.0% 24.0% 8.0% 4.0% 64.0%
GRADE 10 47.6% 33.3% 9.5% 4.8% 52.4%
GRADE 11 65.2% 30.4% 26.1% 8.7% 34.8%
GRADE 12 31.8% 18.2% 9.1% 4.5% 68.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 13.6% 6.1% 5.3% 2.3% 86.4%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 11.1% * % 5.6% 5.6% 88.9%
GRADE 9 24.0% 12.0% 8.0% 4.0% 76.0%
GRADE 10 19.0% 9.5% 9.5% * % 81.0%
GRADE 11 13.0% 8.7% 4.3% * % 87.0%
GRADE 12 13.6% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 86.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 6.9% 1.5% 2.3% 3.1% 93.1%
GRADE 7 13.0% 4.3% 8.7% * % 87.0%
GRADE 8 11.8% * % * % 11.8% 88.2%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 9.5% * % 4.8% 4.8% 90.5%
GRADE 11 8.7% 4.3% * % 4.3% 91.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 6.1% 0.8% 2.3% 3.1% 93.9%
GRADE 7 13.0% 4.3% 8.7% * % 87.0%
GRADE 8 11.8% * % * % 11.8% 88.2%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 9.5% * % 4.8% 4.8% 90.5%
GRADE 11 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 4.6% 1.5% 0.8% 2.3% 95.4%
GRADE 7 8.7% 4.3% 4.3% * % 91.3%
GRADE 8 5.9% * % * % 5.9% 94.1%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 4.8% * % * % 4.8% 95.2%
GRADE 11 8.7% 4.3% * % 4.3% 91.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 6.1% 0.8% 3.1% 2.3% 93.9%
GRADE 7 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 8 5.9% * % 5.9% * % 94.1%
GRADE 9 4.0% 4.0% * % * % 96.0%
GRADE 10 9.5% * % 4.8% 4.8% 90.5%
GRADE 11 13.0% * % 8.7% 4.3% 87.0%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 16.8% 3.8% 7.6% 5.3% 83.2%
GRADE 7 4.3% 4.3% * % * % 95.7%
GRADE 8 17.6% 5.9% * % 11.8% 82.4%
GRADE 9 12.0% 4.0% 8.0% * % 88.0%
GRADE 10 19.0% * % 9.5% 9.5% 81.0%
GRADE 11 30.4% 4.3% 17.4% 8.7% 69.6%
GRADE 12 18.2% 4.5% 9.1% 4.5% 81.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 14.5% 3.1% 5.3% 6.1% 85.5%
GRADE 7 17.4% 4.3% 8.7% 4.3% 82.6%
GRADE 8 17.6% 5.9% * % 11.8% 82.4%
GRADE 9 12.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 88.0%
GRADE 10 4.8% * % * % 4.8% 95.2%
GRADE 11 21.7% * % 13.0% 8.7% 78.3%
GRADE 12 13.6% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 86.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 3.1% 0.8% 0.8% 1.5% 96.9%
GRADE 7 4.3% 4.3% * % * % 95.7%
GRADE 8 17.6% * % 5.9% 11.8% 82.4%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 5.3% 1.5% 1.5% 2.3% 94.7%
GRADE 7 4.3% 4.3% * % * % 95.7%
GRADE 8 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 9.5% 4.8% 4.8% * % 90.5%
GRADE 11 17.4% * % 4.3% 13.0% 82.6%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 12.9% 7.6% 1.5% 3.8% 87.1%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 5.6% * % 5.6% * % 94.4%
GRADE 9 12.0% 12.0% * % * % 88.0%
GRADE 10 23.8% 9.5% 4.8% 9.5% 76.2%
GRADE 11 21.7% 13.0% * % 8.7% 78.3%
GRADE 12 13.6% 9.1% * % 4.5% 86.4%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B13: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> BY STUDENTS LIVING IN TOWN LESS THAN 3 YEARS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 59.8% 30.5% 9.3% 19.9% 40.2%
GRADE 7 55.2% 22.4% 10.4% 22.4% 44.8%
GRADE 8 55.6% 27.8% 1.9% 25.9% 44.4%
GRADE 9 55.0% 31.7% 5.0% 18.3% 45.0%
GRADE 10 67.3% 30.9% 14.5% 21.8% 32.7%
GRADE 11 69.5% 40.7% 15.3% 13.6% 30.5%
GRADE 12 50.0% 31.3% 6.3% 12.5% 50.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 74.8% 40.3% 16.8% 17.7% 25.2%
GRADE 7 62.7% 25.4% 13.4% 23.9% 37.3%
GRADE 8 75.5% 41.5% 18.9% 15.1% 24.5%
GRADE 9 81.7% 35.0% 13.3% 33.3% 18.3%
GRADE 10 81.8% 52.7% 18.2% 10.9% 18.2%
GRADE 11 78.0% 49.2% 22.0% 6.8% 22.0%
GRADE 12 62.5% 43.8% 12.5% 6.3% 37.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 25.1% 6.8% 4.2% 14.1% 74.9%
GRADE 7 38.8% 19.4% 4.5% 14.9% 61.2%
GRADE 8 35.2% 5.6% 5.6% 24.1% 64.8%
GRADE 9 20.3% 3.4% 5.1% 11.9% 79.7%
GRADE 10 20.0% 1.8% 5.5% 12.7% 80.0%
GRADE 11 11.9% 1.7% * % 10.2% 88.1%
GRADE 12 17.6% 5.9% 5.9% 5.9% 82.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 26.7% 11.9% 7.7% 7.1% 73.3%
GRADE 7 16.4% 7.5% 3.0% 6.0% 83.6%
GRADE 8 25.9% 16.7% 3.7% 5.6% 74.1%
GRADE 9 21.7% 10.0% 5.0% 6.7% 78.3%
GRADE 10 45.5% 16.4% 20.0% 9.1% 54.5%
GRADE 11 28.8% 11.9% 8.5% 8.5% 71.2%
GRADE 12 18.8% 6.3% 6.3% 6.3% 81.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 22.8% 9.8% 6.5% 6.5% 77.2%
GRADE 7 10.6% 7.6% * % 3.0% 89.4%
GRADE 8 22.6% 13.2% 3.8% 5.7% 77.4%
GRADE 9 20.0% 8.3% 3.3% 8.3% 80.0%
GRADE 10 34.5% 12.7% 16.4% 5.5% 65.5%
GRADE 11 29.8% 8.8% 10.5% 10.5% 70.2%
GRADE 12 18.8% 6.3% 6.3% 6.3% 81.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 10.0% 3.4% 3.1% 3.4% 90.0%
GRADE 7 5.9% 2.9% * % 2.9% 94.1%
GRADE 8 5.5% 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 94.5%
GRADE 9 11.5% 4.9% 1.6% 4.9% 88.5%
GRADE 10 17.9% 3.6% 10.7% 3.6% 82.1%
GRADE 11 10.2% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 89.8%
GRADE 12 10.0% 5.0% * % 5.0% 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 3.9% 2.3% 0.6% 1.0% 96.1%
GRADE 7 6.0% 3.0% 1.5% 1.5% 94.0%
GRADE 8 7.5% 5.7% * % 1.9% 92.5%
GRADE 9 1.7% * % 1.7% * % 98.3%
GRADE 10 3.6% 1.8% * % 1.8% 96.4%
GRADE 11 1.7% 1.7% * % * % 98.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 3.6% 1.6% 1.0% 1.0% 96.4%
GRADE 7 6.0% 3.0% 1.5% 1.5% 94.0%
GRADE 8 7.5% 5.7% * % 1.9% 92.5%
GRADE 9 1.7% * % 1.7% * % 98.3%
GRADE 10 3.6% * % 1.8% 1.8% 96.4%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 3.2% 1.6% 0.6% 1.0% 96.8%
GRADE 7 4.5% 3.0% * % 1.5% 95.5%
GRADE 8 5.7% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 94.3%
GRADE 9 1.7% * % 1.7% * % 98.3%
GRADE 10 3.6% 1.8% * % 1.8% 96.4%
GRADE 11 1.7% 1.7% * % * % 98.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 4.2% 1.3% 1.3% 1.6% 95.8%
GRADE 7 1.5% * % * % 1.5% 98.5%
GRADE 8 5.7% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 94.3%
GRADE 9 3.4% 1.7% 1.7% * % 96.6%
GRADE 10 3.7% 1.9% * % 1.9% 96.3%
GRADE 11 8.6% 1.7% 3.4% 3.4% 91.4%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 10.6% 2.0% 3.6% 5.0% 89.4%
GRADE 7 1.6% * % 1.6% * % 98.4%
GRADE 8 11.3% 5.7% 1.9% 3.8% 88.7%
GRADE 9 6.8% * % 3.4% 3.4% 93.2%
GRADE 10 24.5% 1.9% 9.4% 13.2% 75.5%
GRADE 11 12.3% 3.5% 3.5% 5.3% 87.7%
GRADE 12 6.3% * % * % 6.3% 93.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 5.9% 1.3% 2.3% 2.3% 94.1%
GRADE 7 1.5% * % 1.5% * % 98.5%
GRADE 8 7.5% 5.7% * % 1.9% 92.5%
GRADE 9 5.2% * % 3.4% 1.7% 94.8%
GRADE 10 13.0% 1.9% 5.6% 5.6% 87.0%
GRADE 11 3.4% * % 1.7% 1.7% 96.6%
GRADE 12 6.3% * % * % 6.3% 93.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 2.9% 1.0% * % 1.6% 97.1%
GRADE 7 6.0% 1.5% 1.5% 3.0% 94.0%
GRADE 8 5.7% 1.9% * % 3.8% 94.3%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 1.8% 1.8% * % * % 98.2%
GRADE 11 1.7% * % * % 1.7% 98.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 2.3% 0.7% 0.7% 1.0% 97.7%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 1.9% 1.9% * % * % 98.1%
GRADE 9 3.3% 1.7% 1.7% * % 96.7%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 5.2% * % 1.7% 3.4% 94.8%
GRADE 12 6.3% * % * % 6.3% 93.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 6.1% 2.6% 1.0% 2.6% 93.9%
GRADE 7 3.0% 3.0% * % * % 97.0%
GRADE 8 11.1% 5.6% 1.9% 3.7% 88.9%
GRADE 9 6.7% 3.3% 1.7% 1.7% 93.3%
GRADE 10 1.8% * % * % 1.8% 98.2%
GRADE 11 8.5% 1.7% 1.7% 5.1% 91.5%
GRADE 12 6.3% * % * % 6.3% 93.8%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B14: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> BY STUDENTS LIVING IN TOWN MORE THAN 3 YEARS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 59.1% 32.3% 11.8% 15.1% 40.9%
GRADE 7 36.8% 19.9% 7.4% 9.6% 63.2%
GRADE 8 64.0% 28.1% 20.9% 15.1% 36.0%
GRADE 9 59.8% 30.2% 13.6% 16.1% 40.2%
GRADE 10 61.6% 37.5% 10.7% 13.4% 38.4%
GRADE 11 63.9% 33.3% 8.3% 22.2% 36.1%
GRADE 12 68.1% 46.4% 8.7% 13.0% 31.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 73.8% 40.6% 19.3% 13.9% 26.2%
GRADE 7 52.9% 27.2% 13.2% 12.5% 47.1%
GRADE 8 74.1% 37.4% 28.8% 7.9% 25.9%
GRADE 9 77.9% 38.7% 22.6% 16.6% 22.1%
GRADE 10 76.6% 45.0% 15.3% 16.2% 23.4%
GRADE 11 79.0% 45.5% 16.8% 16.8% 21.0%
GRADE 12 80.4% 51.4% 16.7% 12.3% 19.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 21.8% 6.1% 5.9% 9.7% 78.2%
GRADE 7 25.0% 12.5% 11.0% 1.5% 75.0%
GRADE 8 28.1% 7.9% 5.8% 14.4% 71.9%
GRADE 9 26.1% 5.0% 7.0% 14.1% 73.9%
GRADE 10 21.4% 5.4% 5.4% 10.7% 78.6%
GRADE 11 14.9% 2.8% 3.5% 8.5% 85.1%
GRADE 12 13.1% 3.6% 2.2% 7.3% 86.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 28.5% 14.5% 8.1% 5.9% 71.5%
GRADE 7 14.0% 8.1% 2.2% 3.7% 86.0%
GRADE 8 26.6% 12.2% 5.8% 8.6% 73.4%
GRADE 9 28.1% 15.1% 9.0% 4.0% 71.9%
GRADE 10 32.1% 15.2% 10.7% 6.3% 67.9%
GRADE 11 35.4% 17.4% 7.6% 10.4% 64.6%
GRADE 12 34.8% 18.8% 13.0% 2.9% 65.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 23.8% 12.1% 6.4% 5.2% 76.2%
GRADE 7 8.8% 4.4% 2.2% 2.2% 91.2%
GRADE 8 21.7% 10.1% 4.3% 7.2% 78.3%
GRADE 9 25.3% 13.1% 7.6% 4.5% 74.7%
GRADE 10 25.2% 10.8% 8.1% 6.3% 74.8%
GRADE 11 31.7% 15.8% 6.5% 9.4% 68.3%
GRADE 12 29.4% 17.6% 9.6% 2.2% 70.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 9.8% 3.7% 3.0% 3.1% 90.2%
GRADE 7 2.9% 0.7% 0.7% 1.5% 97.1%
GRADE 8 8.6% 1.4% 2.9% 4.3% 91.4%
GRADE 9 13.6% 6.5% 5.0% 2.0% 86.4%
GRADE 10 8.5% 3.4% 3.4% 1.7% 91.5%
GRADE 11 15.9% 6.2% 2.8% 6.9% 84.1%
GRADE 12 7.0% 2.8% 2.1% 2.1% 93.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.7% 1.4% 2.0% 1.4% 95.3%
GRADE 7 5.9% 2.2% 2.2% 1.5% 94.1%
GRADE 8 6.6% 1.5% 1.5% 3.6% 93.4%
GRADE 9 3.0% 1.5% 1.5% * % 97.0%
GRADE 10 4.5% * % 3.6% 0.9% 95.5%
GRADE 11 4.9% 1.4% 2.1% 1.4% 95.1%
GRADE 12 4.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.6%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 4.3% 1.2% 1.7% 1.4% 95.7%
GRADE 7 5.2% 1.5% 2.2% 1.5% 94.8%
GRADE 8 5.8% 1.5% 0.7% 3.6% 94.2%
GRADE 9 2.5% 1.0% 1.5% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 3.6% * % 2.7% 0.9% 96.4%
GRADE 11 4.9% 1.4% 2.1% 1.4% 95.1%
GRADE 12 4.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 2.1% 0.7% 0.6% 0.8% 97.9%
GRADE 7 3.7% 2.2% 0.7% 0.7% 96.3%
GRADE 8 2.9% 0.7% 1.5% 0.7% 97.1%
GRADE 9 1.5% 1.0% 0.5% * % 98.5%
GRADE 10 1.8% * % 0.9% 0.9% 98.2%
GRADE 11 0.7% * % * % 0.7% 99.3%
GRADE 12 2.2% * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 4.8% 2.0% 1.7% 1.0% 95.2%
GRADE 7 1.5% 0.7% * % 0.7% 98.5%
GRADE 8 2.9% 0.7% 1.4% 0.7% 97.1%
GRADE 9 4.5% 2.0% 1.5% 1.0% 95.5%
GRADE 10 7.1% 1.8% 3.6% 1.8% 92.9%
GRADE 11 6.4% 3.5% 1.4% 1.4% 93.6%
GRADE 12 6.6% 2.9% 2.9% 0.7% 93.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 9.2% 2.8% 3.1% 3.3% 90.8%
GRADE 7 2.9% 2.2% * % 0.7% 97.1%
GRADE 8 7.2% 1.4% 2.9% 2.9% 92.8%
GRADE 9 6.1% 3.6% 2.0% 0.5% 93.9%
GRADE 10 11.7% 1.8% 6.3% 3.6% 88.3%
GRADE 11 12.9% 2.9% 2.9% 7.1% 87.1%
GRADE 12 16.2% 4.4% 5.9% 5.9% 83.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 5.8% 1.7% 1.6% 2.4% 94.2%
GRADE 7 3.7% 1.5% 0.7% 1.5% 96.3%
GRADE 8 3.6% 0.7% 0.7% 2.2% 96.4%
GRADE 9 4.1% 2.0% 1.5% 0.5% 95.9%
GRADE 10 4.5% 0.9% 0.9% 2.7% 95.5%
GRADE 11 9.9% 1.4% 2.8% 5.7% 90.1%
GRADE 12 9.6% 3.7% 2.9% 2.9% 90.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 3.1% 0.7% 1.0% 1.4% 96.9%
GRADE 7 3.7% 1.5% 1.5% 0.7% 96.3%
GRADE 8 6.6% * % 2.2% 4.4% 93.4%
GRADE 9 2.5% 0.5% 1.0% 1.0% 97.5%
GRADE 10 1.8% 0.9% 0.9% * % 98.2%
GRADE 11 2.1% 0.7% * % 1.4% 97.9%
GRADE 12 2.2% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 97.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 4.2% 1.0% 1.7% 1.4% 95.8%
GRADE 7 0.7% 0.7% * % * % 99.3%
GRADE 8 2.2% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 97.8%
GRADE 9 2.5% 1.0% 0.5% 1.0% 97.5%
GRADE 10 8.1% 2.7% 4.5% 0.9% 91.9%
GRADE 11 7.0% 0.7% 1.4% 4.9% 93.0%
GRADE 12 5.9% 0.7% 4.4% 0.7% 94.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 8.2% 3.5% 2.5% 2.2% 91.8%
GRADE 7 1.5% 1.5% * % * % 98.5%
GRADE 8 10.9% 5.1% 2.9% 2.9% 89.1%
GRADE 9 8.6% 3.5% 2.5% 2.5% 91.4%
GRADE 10 8.9% 4.5% 2.7% 1.8% 91.1%
GRADE 11 7.0% 2.8% 1.4% 2.8% 93.0%
GRADE 12 12.3% 3.6% 5.8% 2.9% 87.7%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 1: ABOUT HOW MANY TIMES (IF ANY) HAVE YOU EVER SNIFFED, HUFFED, OR INHALED THE
FOLLOWING INHALANTS FOR "KICKS" OR TO GET "HIGH"?

1A. LIQUID OR SPRAY PAINT

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 91.1% 8.9% 6.1% 2.3% 0.6%


GRADE 7 88.2% 11.8% 8.3% 2.9% * %
GRADE 8 87.6% 12.4% 10.3% 1.0% 1.0%
GRADE 9 91.6% 8.4% 5.7% 2.3% * %
GRADE 10 91.1% 8.9% 6.5% 2.4% * %
GRADE 11 95.0% 5.0% 3.0% 1.5% * %
GRADE 12 93.0% 7.0% 1.9% 3.8% 1.3%

1B. CORRECTION FLUID, LIQUID PAPER

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 84.2% 15.8% 11.2% 4.0% 0.7%


GRADE 7 78.4% 21.6% 15.2% 5.4% 1.0%
GRADE 8 79.7% 20.3% 14.6% 5.2% 0.5%
GRADE 9 81.2% 18.8% 13.4% 5.0% * %
GRADE 10 85.6% 14.4% 10.8% 3.0% 0.6%
GRADE 11 93.0% 7.0% 5.0% 2.0% * %
GRADE 12 89.2% 10.8% 6.4% 2.5% 1.9%

1C. GASOLINE

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 91.1% 8.9% 4.9% 3.0% 0.9%


GRADE 7 90.5% 9.5% 6.5% 2.5% * %
GRADE 8 88.5% 11.5% 6.3% 4.2% 1.0%
GRADE 9 91.5% 8.5% 5.0% 3.1% * %
GRADE 10 90.5% 9.5% 4.2% 3.6% 1.8%
GRADE 11 92.4% 7.6% 5.6% 1.5% 0.5%
GRADE 12 93.6% 6.4% 1.3% 3.2% 1.9%

1D. FREON

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 98.7% 1.3% 0.8% * % * %


GRADE 7 97.0% 3.0% 2.0% 0.5% 0.5%
GRADE 8 99.5% 0.5% 0.5% * % * %
GRADE 9 99.2% 0.8% * % * % * %
GRADE 10 99.4% 0.6% 0.6% * % * %
GRADE 11 99.5% 0.5% 0.5% * % * %
GRADE 12 97.4% 2.6% 0.6% * % 1.9%

1E. POPPERS, LOCKER ROOM, RUSH, MEDUSA, WHIPPETS, CO2

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 97.1% 2.9% 1.9% 0.7% * %


GRADE 7 95.0% 5.0% 3.5% 1.0% * %
GRADE 8 97.9% 2.1% 1.6% * % 0.5%
GRADE 9 96.9% 3.1% 2.3% 0.8% * %
GRADE 10 98.2% 1.8% 1.2% 0.6% * %
GRADE 11 97.5% 2.5% 2.0% 0.5% * %
GRADE 12 97.5% 2.5% 0.6% 1.3% 0.6%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

1F. SHOE SHINE, TEXAS SHINE

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 97.9% 2.1% 1.4% 0.5% * %


GRADE 7 96.6% 3.4% 1.5% 1.5% * %
GRADE 8 97.4% 2.6% 1.6% 1.1% * %
GRADE 9 97.7% 2.3% 2.3% * % * %
GRADE 10 98.2% 1.8% 1.2% 0.6% * %
GRADE 11 100% * % * % * % * %
GRADE 12 98.1% 1.9% 1.3% * % 0.6%

1G. GLUE

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 93.5% 6.5% 4.8% 1.4% * %


GRADE 7 88.6% 11.4% 7.9% 3.5% * %
GRADE 8 94.1% 5.9% 4.3% 1.1% 0.5%
GRADE 9 93.0% 7.0% 5.8% 0.8% * %
GRADE 10 94.5% 5.5% 4.2% 1.2% * %
GRADE 11 97.5% 2.5% 2.5% * % * %
GRADE 12 93.5% 6.5% 3.2% 1.9% 1.3%

1H. PAINT OR LACQUER THINNER, TOLUENE, OTHER SOLVENTS

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 93.3% 6.7% 4.3% 2.0% * %


GRADE 7 90.6% 9.4% 6.9% 1.5% 1.0%
GRADE 8 90.6% 9.4% 6.3% 3.1% * %
GRADE 9 93.5% 6.5% 4.6% 1.5% * %
GRADE 10 94.6% 5.4% 3.6% 1.2% 0.6%
GRADE 11 96.5% 3.5% 2.0% 1.5% * %
GRADE 12 94.2% 5.8% 1.9% 3.8% * %
1I. OCTANE BOOSTER

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 97.9% 2.1% 0.9% 0.7% * %


GRADE 7 97.5% 2.5% 1.5% 1.0% * %
GRADE 8 98.4% 1.6% 1.1% * % 0.5%
GRADE 9 98.0% 2.0% * % 1.6% * %
GRADE 10 97.6% 2.4% 1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
GRADE 11 98.0% 2.0% 0.5% 0.5% 1.0%
GRADE 12 98.1% 1.9% 1.3% * % 0.6%

1J. OTHER SPRAYS (PAM, HAIR SPRAY, ETC.)

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 95.7% 4.3% 3.1% 0.9% * %


GRADE 7 90.4% 9.6% 7.1% 2.0% 0.5%
GRADE 8 93.0% 7.0% 5.3% 1.1% 0.5%
GRADE 9 96.9% 3.1% 1.9% 1.2% * %
GRADE 10 97.0% 3.0% 2.4% * % 0.6%
GRADE 11 99.0% 1.0% 0.5% 0.5% * %
GRADE 12 98.1% 1.9% 1.3% * % 0.6%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

1K. OTHER INHALANTS

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 91.5% 8.5% 4.8% 2.4% 1.3%


GRADE 7 87.6% 12.4% 7.5% 2.5% 2.5%
GRADE 8 89.1% 10.9% 6.0% 4.3% 0.5%
GRADE 9 92.2% 7.8% 4.7% 3.1% * %
GRADE 10 91.6% 8.4% 4.2% 2.4% 1.8%
GRADE 11 95.4% 4.6% 3.1% 0.5% 1.0%
GRADE 12 93.4% 6.6% 2.6% 1.3% 2.6%

TABLE 2: NUMBER OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF INHALANTS USED:

0 1 2-3 4+

ALL 77.9% 7.4% 7.6% 7.1%


GRADE 7 70.9% 9.2% 6.8% 13.1%
GRADE 8 70.4% 10.7% 10.7% 8.2%
GRADE 9 75.4% 8.3% 9.8% 6.4%
GRADE 10 80.1% 5.7% 8.5% 5.7%
GRADE 11 86.8% 5.4% 4.4% 3.4%
GRADE 12 86.1% 4.2% 4.2% 5.5%

TABLE 3: EXPERIMENTAL USE OF ANY ILLICIT DRUG(S):

NONE 1-2 TIMES 3+ TIMES

ALL 73.1% 7.2% 19.7%


GRADE 7 85.9% 4.9% 9.2%
GRADE 8 74.0% 7.7% 18.4%
GRADE 9 74.2% 9.1% 16.7%
GRADE 10 65.9% 9.7% 24.4%
GRADE 11 66.7% 6.9% 26.5%
GRADE 12 69.7% 4.2% 26.1%
TABLE 4: AVERAGE NUMBER OF TIMES ILLICIT SUBSTANCES WERE USED:

PAST MONTH LIFE TIME

ALL 1.4 4.4


GRADE 7 1.0 1.3
GRADE 8 1.5 3.7
GRADE 9 1.2 3.6
GRADE 10 1.5 5.9
GRADE 11 1.6 5.1
GRADE 12 2.1 8.2

TABLE 5: IN THE PAST 30 DAYS, HAVE YOU SMOKED CIGARETTES?

NO YES

ALL 70.3% 29.7%


GRADE 7 80.4% 19.6%
GRADE 8 73.3% 26.7%
GRADE 9 71.9% 28.1%
GRADE 10 65.9% 34.1%
GRADE 11 68.8% 31.2%
GRADE 12 57.1% 42.9%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 6: ABOUT HOW MANY OF YOUR CLOSE FRIENDS USE...

6A. ALCOHOL (BEER, WINE COOLERS, WINE, HARD LIQUOR)?

NEVER
HEARD OF NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL * % 16.2% 21.8% 19.1% 27.3% 15.1%


GRADE 7 * % 31.1% 25.3% 18.9% 12.1% 12.6%
GRADE 8 1.6% 18.2% 29.2% 14.1% 24.5% 12.5%
GRADE 9 * % 16.7% 23.0% 21.4% 20.2% 18.3%
GRADE 10 0.6% 8.8% 17.6% 22.6% 36.5% 13.8%
GRADE 11 * % 9.3% 18.6% 18.6% 39.2% 14.4%
GRADE 12 * % 10.9% 14.3% 19.0% 37.4% 18.4%

6B. INHALANTS (SPRAY, GLUE, GASOLINE, ETC.)?

NEVER
HEARD OF NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 2.3% 71.5% 17.3% 4.8% 3.0% 1.1%


GRADE 7 3.2% 64.2% 16.6% 6.4% 7.0% 2.7%
GRADE 8 3.2% 70.2% 15.4% 4.8% 4.8% 1.6%
GRADE 9 2.4% 68.4% 20.2% 6.1% 1.6% 1.2%
GRADE 10 1.9% 72.3% 19.4% 4.5% 1.3% 0.6%
GRADE 11 2.2% 77.4% 15.6% 3.2% 1.6% * %
GRADE 12 0.7% 79.2% 16.0% 2.8% 1.4% * %

6C. MARIJUANA?

NEVER
HEARD OF NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 1.3% 46.3% 23.5% 14.2% 10.7% 4.0%


GRADE 7 1.7% 66.5% 18.8% 6.3% 4.0% 2.8%
GRADE 8 2.3% 47.1% 24.1% 13.8% 9.8% 2.9%
GRADE 9 1.7% 43.7% 23.4% 16.9% 9.5% 4.8%
GRADE 10 2.0% 36.8% 28.3% 16.4% 12.5% 3.9%
GRADE 11 * % 39.9% 25.8% 14.0% 15.2% 5.1%
GRADE 12 * % 42.8% 20.3% 18.1% 14.5% 4.3%

TABLE 7: HOW MANY OF YOUR FRIENDS:

7A. FEEL CLOSE TO THEIR PARENTS?

NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 4.4% 30.6% 23.0% 31.3% 10.7%


GRADE 7 6.0% 24.0% 21.0% 33.5% 15.5%
GRADE 8 4.6% 27.7% 23.6% 30.8% 13.3%
GRADE 9 5.3% 33.5% 21.3% 28.9% 11.0%
GRADE 10 4.7% 33.3% 22.8% 33.9% 5.3%
GRADE 11 3.0% 32.0% 24.1% 31.0% 9.9%
GRADE 12 1.9% 32.9% 26.1% 31.1% 8.1%

7B. SOMETIMES CARRY WEAPONS?

NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 51.6% 25.7% 15.1% 4.6% 2.9%


GRADE 7 68.8% 19.1% 5.5% 3.0% 3.5%
GRADE 8 46.4% 28.1% 17.2% 5.7% 2.6%
GRADE 9 47.3% 27.7% 17.2% 3.9% 3.9%
GRADE 10 50.3% 23.0% 19.4% 4.8% 2.4%
GRADE 11 46.7% 28.7% 18.5% 4.6% 1.5%
GRADE 12 50.6% 26.9% 12.8% 6.4% 3.2%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

7C. CARE ABOUT MAKING GOOD GRADES?

NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 5.6% 17.2% 22.8% 37.3% 17.0%


GRADE 7 9.1% 19.3% 22.3% 25.9% 23.4%
GRADE 8 5.1% 21.5% 22.6% 32.3% 18.5%
GRADE 9 5.1% 16.1% 24.7% 35.3% 18.8%
GRADE 10 5.5% 13.5% 25.8% 39.9% 15.3%
GRADE 11 3.6% 17.9% 23.1% 42.6% 12.8%
GRADE 12 5.2% 14.2% 17.4% 52.3% 11.0%

7D. BELONG/WANT TO BELONG TO A GANG?

NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 65.5% 16.2% 9.1% 6.0% 3.2%


GRADE 7 54.5% 19.0% 11.0% 9.5% 6.0%
GRADE 8 47.9% 25.0% 12.5% 10.4% 4.2%
GRADE 9 69.7% 13.0% 8.4% 5.7% 3.1%
GRADE 10 70.7% 13.8% 8.4% 5.4% 1.8%
GRADE 11 71.8% 17.8% 6.4% 2.5% 1.5%
GRADE 12 79.9% 7.5% 8.2% 1.9% 2.5%

7E. WISH THEY COULD DROP OUT OF SCHOOL?

NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 51.6% 29.0% 8.7% 5.4% 5.2%


GRADE 7 56.7% 18.7% 11.3% 5.9% 7.4%
GRADE 8 40.9% 35.2% 15.0% 6.7% 2.1%
GRADE 9 55.5% 27.8% 4.6% 5.3% 6.8%
GRADE 10 48.2% 26.8% 6.5% 10.1% 8.3%
GRADE 11 46.5% 38.6% 10.4% 2.5% 2.0%
GRADE 12 61.9% 26.9% 5.0% 1.9% 4.4%
TABLE 8: AVERAGE AGE OF FIRST USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES:

GRADE 7 GRADE 8 GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

TOBACCO 11.2 11.0 11.6 12.2 12.6 13.1


ALCOHOL 10.7 10.9 11.9 12.6 13.2 13.8
BEER 10.7 11.1 11.9 12.8 13.3 13.9
WINECOOL 11.1 11.2 12.2 13.1 13.6 14.3
WINE 11.3 11.4 12.1 13.3 13.9 14.4
LIQUOR 11.3 11.7 12.6 13.5 14.3 14.6
INHALANT 11.2 11.6 12.3 12.8 12.7 13.6
MARIJUAN 12.3 12.2 13.7 14.1 14.7 15.4
COCAINE * * * * * *
CRACK 11.6 * * * * *
HALLUCIN * * * * 15.0 *
UPPERS * * 14.2 14.3 14.9 14.6
DOWNERS * * 14.2 * 14.4 14.6
STEROIDS * * * * * *
ECSTASY * * * * 15.5 *
ROACH * 12.5 13.4 14.5 15.5 15.7
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 9: IF YOU WANTED SOME, HOW DIFFICULT WOULD IT BE TO GET...

9A. ALCOHOL (BEER, WINE COOLERS, WINE, HARD LIQUOR)?

NEVER VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY


HEARD OF IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULT DIFFICULT EASY EASY

ALL 2.8% 8.0% 3.5% 6.3% 22.0% 57.4%


GRADE 7 7.6% 15.7% 10.3% 6.5% 23.2% 36.8%
GRADE 8 3.2% 12.8% 4.8% 7.0% 20.3% 51.9%
GRADE 9 1.6% 9.3% 2.4% 6.0% 22.6% 58.1%
GRADE 10 1.3% 1.3% 1.9% 10.3% 19.2% 66.0%
GRADE 11 1.6% 4.1% 1.0% 5.2% 19.7% 68.4%
GRADE 12 1.4% 2.1% * % 2.8% 27.5% 66.2%

9B. MARIJUANA?

NEVER VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY


HEARD OF IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULT DIFFICULT EASY EASY

ALL 7.5% 23.1% 9.8% 10.2% 19.0% 30.5%


GRADE 7 15.7% 38.8% 16.3% 6.2% 7.9% 15.2%
GRADE 8 11.0% 34.1% 7.7% 12.1% 11.0% 24.2%
GRADE 9 5.1% 25.5% 10.6% 7.7% 18.7% 32.3%
GRADE 10 3.4% 12.8% 9.5% 11.5% 27.7% 35.1%
GRADE 11 4.8% 15.0% 7.0% 12.3% 23.5% 37.4%
GRADE 12 4.3% 6.4% 7.1% 12.8% 28.4% 41.1%

9C. COCAINE?

NEVER VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY


HEARD OF IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULT DIFFICULT EASY EASY

ALL 8.7% 31.1% 18.8% 15.5% 12.6% 13.2%


GRADE 7 16.9% 42.4% 17.5% 5.1% 7.3% 10.7%
GRADE 8 12.4% 42.1% 18.5% 12.4% 3.9% 10.7%
GRADE 9 6.7% 34.0% 21.4% 12.2% 11.8% 13.9%
GRADE 10 4.1% 21.9% 19.2% 24.0% 17.8% 13.0%
GRADE 11 7.1% 22.8% 18.5% 21.2% 16.8% 13.6%
GRADE 12 4.3% 18.6% 16.4% 22.1% 20.7% 17.9%

9D. CRACK?

NEVER VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY


HEARD OF IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULT DIFFICULT EASY EASY

ALL 10.1% 32.0% 17.7% 16.0% 11.6% 12.5%


GRADE 7 19.0% 43.0% 15.6% 6.1% 6.1% 10.1%
GRADE 8 15.1% 41.9% 16.8% 11.2% 4.5% 10.6%
GRADE 9 8.8% 34.7% 20.5% 12.6% 10.5% 13.0%
GRADE 10 4.3% 23.0% 20.1% 25.9% 17.3% 9.4%
GRADE 11 6.6% 24.6% 16.9% 21.9% 15.3% 14.8%
GRADE 12 5.1% 19.0% 15.3% 23.4% 19.7% 17.5%

9E. HALLUCINOGENS?

NEVER VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY


HEARD OF IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULT DIFFICULT EASY EASY

ALL 18.1% 30.6% 18.7% 12.1% 9.2% 11.3%


GRADE 7 30.9% 40.4% 10.1% 6.2% 6.2% 6.2%
GRADE 8 29.4% 32.2% 17.8% 6.7% 3.9% 10.0%
GRADE 9 16.9% 36.0% 19.4% 9.1% 9.1% 9.5%
GRADE 10 8.2% 25.3% 19.2% 21.2% 12.3% 13.7%
GRADE 11 13.4% 24.7% 23.7% 14.5% 12.4% 11.3%
GRADE 12 5.8% 20.1% 22.3% 19.4% 12.2% 20.1%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 10: SINCE SCHOOL BEGAN IN THE FALL, ON HOW MANY DAYS HAVE YOU GOTTEN INTO TROUBLE
WITH YOUR TEACHERS BECAUSE OF YOUR DRINKING?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 97.8% 1.2% * % 0.7%


GRADE 7 98.9% 0.5% 0.5% * %
GRADE 8 97.9% 2.1% * % * %
GRADE 9 98.0% 1.2% * % 0.8%
GRADE 10 96.9% 0.6% 1.2% 1.2%
GRADE 11 96.9% 1.0% 0.5% 1.6%
GRADE 12 97.9% 1.4% * % 0.7%

TABLE 11: SINCE SCHOOL BEGAN IN THE FALL, ON HOW MANY DAYS HAVE YOU GOTTEN INTO TROUBLE
WITH YOUR TEACHERS BECAUSE OF YOUR DRUG USE?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 97.6% 1.4% * % 0.7%


GRADE 7 98.9% 0.5% 0.5% * %
GRADE 8 97.2% 2.2% * % 0.6%
GRADE 9 97.6% 2.0% * % * %
GRADE 10 97.5% 1.2% * % 1.2%
GRADE 11 96.8% 1.1% 0.5% 1.6%
GRADE 12 97.2% 1.4% * % 1.4%

TABLE 12: 30-DAY PREVALENCE OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES:

12A. BY ABSENCES DUE TO ILLNESS OR OTHER REASONS

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALCOHOL 23.2% 37.7% 37.5% 48.9%


INHALANTS 2.9% 4.6% 6.0% 7.9%
MARIJUANA 6.4% 6.7% 10.0% 14.9%
12B. BY CONDUCT PROBLEMS

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALCOHOL 24.3% 42.9% 58.9% 65.0%


INHALANTS 3.8% 5.1% 9.5% 10.2%
MARIJUANA 3.7% 6.3% 12.8% 31.6%

TABLE 13: SINCE SCHOOL BEGAN IN THE FALL, ON HOW MANY DAYS (IF ANY) HAVE YOU ATTENDED
AT LEAST ONE CLASS WHILE "HIGH", "DRUNK", OR "STONED" ON...

13A. ALCOHOL (BEER, WINE COOLERS, WINE, OR HARD LIQUOR)?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 88.9% 4.9% 3.7% 2.4%


GRADE 7 93.5% 3.8% 1.6% 1.1%
GRADE 8 89.8% 3.7% 5.3% 1.1%
GRADE 9 87.1% 6.5% 2.0% 4.4%
GRADE 10 86.3% 6.3% 3.8% 3.8%
GRADE 11 89.7% 4.1% 4.6% 1.5%
GRADE 12 87.0% 4.8% 6.2% 2.1%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

13B. MARIJUANA?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 92.9% 3.0% 2.0% 2.2%


GRADE 7 95.6% 1.7% 1.1% 1.7%
GRADE 8 96.8% 0.5% 1.6% 1.1%
GRADE 9 92.6% 2.9% 1.6% 2.9%
GRADE 10 88.7% 5.0% 4.4% 1.9%
GRADE 11 90.1% 5.2% 1.0% 3.6%
GRADE 12 93.1% 2.8% 2.8% 1.4%

13C. INHALANTS (SPRAY, GLUE, GASOLINE, ETC.)?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 95.5% 2.3% 1.4% 0.9%


GRADE 7 92.3% 5.5% 1.1% 1.1%
GRADE 8 95.2% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6%
GRADE 9 95.1% 2.0% 2.0% 0.8%
GRADE 10 95.6% 2.5% 1.9% * %
GRADE 11 97.4% 1.0% 1.0% 0.5%
GRADE 12 97.9% 0.7% * % 1.4%

13D. SOME OTHER DRUG(S)?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 94.8% 1.9% 1.5% 1.8%


GRADE 7 95.6% 1.6% 0.5% 2.2%
GRADE 8 93.6% 2.7% 2.1% 1.6%
GRADE 9 95.1% 1.6% 1.2% 2.0%
GRADE 10 94.9% 2.5% 1.3% 1.3%
GRADE 11 95.3% 2.1% 1.6% 1.0%
GRADE 12 93.8% 0.7% 2.8% 2.8%
TABLE 14: AGE OF FIRST USE OF MARIJUANA BY FAMILY SITUATION:

14A. TWO-PARENT FAMILY

NEVER 9 OR UNDER 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18 OR OVER

ALL 81.9% * % 0.6% * % 1.6% 4.1% 3.2%


GRADE 7 89.1% 0.8% * % 1.6% 3.1% 3.9% 0.8%
GRADE 8 86.8% * % 2.5% * % 3.3% 3.3% 4.1%
GRADE 9 85.6% * % 0.7% * % 1.4% 4.1% 6.8%
GRADE 10 75.8% * % * % * % 1.1% 4.4% 3.3%
GRADE 11 74.3% 0.9% * % 0.9% * % 3.5% 1.8%
GRADE 12 75.0% * % * % * % * % 5.4% 1.1%

14B. OTHER FAMILY SITUATION

NEVER 9 OR UNDER 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18 OR OVER

ALL 70.6% 1.0% 1.2% 0.7% 2.9% 4.6% 9.5%


GRADE 7 92.4% * % 1.5% * % 1.5% 4.5% * %
GRADE 8 71.9% * % 4.7% 4.7% 9.4% 4.7% 4.7%
GRADE 9 63.6% 1.0% * % * % 2.0% 4.0% 23.2%
GRADE 10 63.8% 1.7% 1.7% * % 5.2% 5.2% 8.6%
GRADE 11 68.9% 1.4% * % * % * % 4.1% 6.8%
GRADE 12 64.0% 2.0% * % * % * % 6.0% 6.0%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 15: DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU...

15A. GOTTEN INTO DIFFICULTIES OF ANY KIND WITH YOUR FRIENDS BECAUSE OF YOUR DRINKING?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 90.2% 5.2% 3.4% 1.2%


GRADE 7 94.9% 3.4% * % 1.7%
GRADE 8 94.6% 1.6% 3.2% 0.5%
GRADE 9 90.2% 6.5% 1.6% 1.6%
GRADE 10 91.3% 4.4% 3.8% 0.6%
GRADE 11 85.6% 7.2% 6.2% 1.0%
GRADE 12 83.2% 8.4% 7.0% 1.4%

15B. GOTTEN INTO DIFFICULTIES OF ANY KIND WITH YOUR FRIENDS BECAUSE OF YOUR DRUG USE?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 94.3% 3.4% 1.6% 0.7%


GRADE 7 96.0% 2.3% 1.7% * %
GRADE 8 95.7% 2.7% 1.1% 0.5%
GRADE 9 94.3% 4.0% * % 1.2%
GRADE 10 93.0% 5.1% 1.3% 0.6%
GRADE 11 93.3% 2.1% 4.1% 0.5%
GRADE 12 93.0% 4.2% 1.4% 1.4%

15C. BEEN CRITICIZED BY SOMEONE YOU WERE DATING BECAUSE OF DRINKING?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 91.3% 3.7% 2.7% 2.2%


GRADE 7 97.7% 1.1% 0.6% 0.6%
GRADE 8 95.7% 1.6% 1.1% 1.6%
GRADE 9 91.4% 3.7% 2.5% 2.5%
GRADE 10 92.4% 3.2% 3.8% 0.6%
GRADE 11 83.8% 6.8% 4.2% 5.2%
GRADE 12 86.5% 6.4% 5.0% 2.1%

15D. BEEN CRITICIZED BY SOMEONE YOU WERE DATING BECAUSE OF DRUG USE?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 94.8% 2.6% 1.5% 1.2%


GRADE 7 98.3% 0.6% * % 1.1%
GRADE 8 95.7% 1.6% 2.2% 0.5%
GRADE 9 93.5% 3.7% 1.2% 1.6%
GRADE 10 94.9% 3.8% 0.6% 0.6%
GRADE 11 92.2% 2.1% 3.6% 2.1%
GRADE 12 94.9% 3.6% 0.7% 0.7%

TABLE 16: DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU...

16A. DRIVEN A CAR WHEN YOU'VE HAD A GOOD BIT TO DRINK?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 84.1% 6.3% 6.6% 3.1%


GRADE 7 95.5% 1.7% 2.3% 0.6%
GRADE 8 90.9% 4.3% 3.2% 1.6%
GRADE 9 91.0% 3.7% 3.7% 1.6%
GRADE 10 81.3% 7.7% 8.4% 2.6%
GRADE 11 73.1% 8.8% 12.4% 5.7%
GRADE 12 66.9% 14.1% 11.3% 7.7%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

16B. DRIVEN A CAR WHEN YOU FELT HIGH FROM DRUGS?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 92.3% 2.6% 2.5% 2.7%


GRADE 7 97.7% 0.6% * % 1.7%
GRADE 8 96.2% 2.7% 0.5% 0.5%
GRADE 9 94.7% 2.9% 0.8% 1.6%
GRADE 10 89.7% 1.9% 5.8% 2.6%
GRADE 11 87.5% 3.1% 3.6% 5.7%
GRADE 12 85.5% 4.3% 5.8% 4.3%

16C. GOTTEN INTO TROUBLE WITH THE POLICE BECAUSE OF DRINKING?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 94.4% 3.0% 1.3% 1.3%


GRADE 7 97.1% 0.6% 1.7% 0.6%
GRADE 8 95.7% 3.8% * % 0.5%
GRADE 9 95.5% 1.2% 0.8% 2.4%
GRADE 10 93.7% 2.5% 1.9% 1.9%
GRADE 11 94.8% 2.6% 1.6% 1.0%
GRADE 12 87.8% 9.4% 2.2% 0.7%

16D. GOTTEN INTO TROUBLE WITH THE POLICE BECAUSE OF DRUG USE?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 97.1% 1.8% 0.6% 0.6%


GRADE 7 96.6% 2.8% * % 0.6%
GRADE 8 98.4% 1.6% * % * %
GRADE 9 97.1% 1.7% * % 1.3%
GRADE 10 95.5% 1.3% 2.6% 0.6%
GRADE 11 96.8% 1.6% 1.1% 0.5%
GRADE 12 97.9% 2.1% * % * %
TABLE 17: HOW DANGEROUS DO YOU THINK IT IS FOR KIDS YOUR AGE TO USE ...

17A. TOBACCO (CIGARETTES, SNUFF, CHEWING TOBACCO)?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 32.7% 36.1% 19.4% 6.0% 5.9%


GRADE 7 48.7% 28.2% 10.3% 1.9% 10.9%
GRADE 8 39.7% 37.7% 13.2% 4.0% 5.3%
GRADE 9 34.9% 31.7% 22.9% 6.9% 3.7%
GRADE 10 26.8% 39.1% 23.2% 8.7% 2.2%
GRADE 11 25.0% 40.3% 22.2% 4.5% 8.0%
GRADE 12 18.3% 42.0% 23.7% 10.7% 5.3%

17B. ALCOHOL (BEER, WINE COOLERS, WINE, LIQUOR)?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 41.7% 38.0% 12.7% 3.5% 4.1%


GRADE 7 48.7% 28.2% 10.9% 3.8% 8.3%
GRADE 8 41.1% 35.8% 15.2% 4.0% 4.0%
GRADE 9 42.1% 36.9% 14.0% 3.7% 3.3%
GRADE 10 36.6% 45.5% 14.2% 3.0% 0.7%
GRADE 11 43.1% 37.9% 10.3% 2.3% 6.3%
GRADE 12 36.9% 46.2% 11.5% 4.6% 0.8%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

17C. INHALANTS?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 71.5% 17.6% 3.6% 1.8% 5.6%


GRADE 7 70.3% 13.5% 4.5% 3.2% 8.4%
GRADE 8 68.7% 16.0% 5.3% 2.7% 7.3%
GRADE 9 69.6% 20.1% 3.7% 1.9% 4.7%
GRADE 10 68.8% 21.7% 5.8% 0.7% 2.9%
GRADE 11 74.7% 16.5% 0.6% 0.6% 7.6%
GRADE 12 78.0% 17.3% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6%

17D. MARIJUANA?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 67.3% 18.3% 6.4% 4.6% 3.5%


GRADE 7 77.5% 10.6% 2.6% 2.6% 6.6%
GRADE 8 72.6% 13.0% 5.5% 5.5% 3.4%
GRADE 9 66.8% 19.9% 6.6% 3.8% 2.8%
GRADE 10 66.9% 20.6% 5.9% 5.1% 1.5%
GRADE 11 61.6% 19.2% 8.1% 5.2% 5.8%
GRADE 12 57.6% 27.2% 9.6% 5.6% * %

17E. COCAINE?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 86.5% 6.8% 0.8% 1.4% 4.4%


GRADE 7 83.6% 5.3% 0.7% 3.3% 7.2%
GRADE 8 84.2% 7.5% * % 2.1% 6.2%
GRADE 9 87.8% 7.0% 1.9% * % 3.3%
GRADE 10 90.5% 3.6% 1.5% 2.2% 2.2%
GRADE 11 83.6% 8.2% 0.6% 0.6% 7.0%
GRADE 12 90.4% 8.8% * % 0.8% * %

17F. CRACK?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 87.4% 6.0% 0.5% 1.5% 4.6%


GRADE 7 83.4% 5.3% 0.7% 3.3% 7.3%
GRADE 8 83.7% 6.1% * % 2.7% 7.5%
GRADE 9 88.6% 7.1% 0.9% * % 3.3%
GRADE 10 92.4% 3.0% 0.8% 1.5% 2.3%
GRADE 11 85.3% 6.5% 0.6% 1.2% 6.5%
GRADE 12 91.9% 7.3% * % 0.8% * %

17G. ECSTASY?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 71.5% 8.6% 2.2% 2.1% 15.5%


GRADE 7 70.4% 5.3% 0.7% 2.6% 21.1%
GRADE 8 68.7% 4.8% 1.4% 2.0% 23.1%
GRADE 9 75.4% 8.7% 2.4% * % 13.0%
GRADE 10 74.1% 7.4% 3.7% 3.7% 11.1%
GRADE 11 67.1% 10.4% 4.0% 1.2% 17.3%
GRADE 12 73.0% 15.9% 0.8% 4.0% 6.3%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

17H. STEROIDS?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 71.1% 16.0% 3.9% 1.5% 7.5%


GRADE 7 69.1% 12.5% 2.6% 4.6% 11.2%
GRADE 8 71.4% 12.9% 2.7% 2.0% 10.9%
GRADE 9 71.9% 15.7% 6.0% * % 6.0%
GRADE 10 74.1% 15.6% 5.2% 0.7% 4.4%
GRADE 11 69.6% 15.5% 4.8% * % 10.1%
GRADE 12 70.6% 25.4% 0.8% 1.6% 1.6%

TABLE 18: ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS ARE SOMETIMES USED AT TEENAGE PARTIES. THINKING OF
THE PARTIES YOU ATTENDED THIS SCHOOL YEAR, HOW OFTEN WERE THE FOLLOWING USED?

18A. ALCOHOL
HALF MOST OF DON'T DIDN'T
NEVER SELDOM THE TIME THE TIME ALWAYS KNOW ATTEND

ALL 26.4% 11.6% 7.4% 14.1% 27.6% 2.5% 10.4%


GRADE 7 47.8% 19.8% 7.7% 8.2% 4.4% 2.7% 9.3%
GRADE 8 27.7% 19.1% 13.3% 13.3% 16.5% 3.7% 6.4%
GRADE 9 29.8% 12.9% 8.5% 15.7% 23.0% 2.0% 8.1%
GRADE 10 18.6% 6.2% 3.1% 18.6% 39.1% 3.7% 10.6%
GRADE 11 15.2% 5.1% 6.1% 15.2% 40.6% 1.0% 16.8%
GRADE 12 16.0% 4.2% 4.2% 13.2% 48.6% 2.1% 11.8%

18B. MARIJUANA AND/OR OTHER DRUGS


HALF MOST OF DON'T DIDN'T
NEVER SELDOM THE TIME THE TIME ALWAYS KNOW ATTEND

ALL 43.2% 12.2% 9.3% 9.3% 11.1% 4.9% 10.2%


GRADE 7 68.4% 10.2% 5.1% 2.8% 3.4% 1.7% 8.5%
GRADE 8 52.7% 14.5% 10.8% 5.9% 6.5% 4.3% 5.4%
GRADE 9 48.4% 12.8% 7.2% 9.2% 9.6% 4.4% 8.4%
GRADE 10 34.0% 11.9% 10.1% 11.3% 15.7% 6.3% 10.7%
GRADE 11 26.3% 15.5% 10.8% 11.3% 16.0% 3.1% 17.0%
GRADE 12 24.1% 6.2% 13.1% 16.6% 17.2% 11.0% 11.7%

TABLE 19: IF YOU HAD A DRUG OR ALCOHOL PROBLEM AND NEEDED HELP, WHO WOULD YOU GO TO?

19A. A COUNSELOR OR PROGRAM IN SCHOOL

NO YES

ALL 65.3% 34.7%


GRADE 7 52.0% 48.0%
GRADE 8 53.3% 46.7%
GRADE 9 59.6% 40.4%
GRADE 10 73.7% 26.3%
GRADE 11 78.5% 21.5%
GRADE 12 79.0% 21.0%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

19B. ANOTHER ADULT IN SCHOOL (SUCH AS A NURSE OR TEACHER)

NO YES

ALL 67.1% 32.9%


GRADE 7 60.7% 39.3%
GRADE 8 63.2% 36.8%
GRADE 9 64.9% 35.1%
GRADE 10 71.4% 28.6%
GRADE 11 68.4% 31.6%
GRADE 12 77.1% 22.9%

19C. A COUNSELOR OR PROGRAM OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL

NO YES

ALL 62.5% 37.5%


GRADE 7 65.1% 34.9%
GRADE 8 57.5% 42.5%
GRADE 9 58.8% 41.2%
GRADE 10 65.4% 34.6%
GRADE 11 65.1% 34.9%
GRADE 12 66.0% 34.0%

19D. YOUR PARENTS

NO YES

ALL 50.7% 49.3%


GRADE 7 50.6% 49.4%
GRADE 8 48.9% 51.1%
GRADE 9 48.1% 51.9%
GRADE 10 52.9% 47.1%
GRADE 11 54.2% 45.8%
GRADE 12 50.4% 49.6%
19E. A MEDICAL DOCTOR

NO YES

ALL 62.8% 37.2%


GRADE 7 57.0% 43.0%
GRADE 8 59.3% 40.7%
GRADE 9 63.1% 36.9%
GRADE 10 68.7% 31.3%
GRADE 11 66.1% 33.9%
GRADE 12 62.9% 37.1%

19F. YOUR FRIENDS

NO YES

ALL 23.9% 76.1%


GRADE 7 32.5% 67.5%
GRADE 8 29.7% 70.3%
GRADE 9 27.4% 72.6%
GRADE 10 13.7% 86.3%
GRADE 11 18.4% 81.6%
GRADE 12 18.7% 81.3%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

19G. ANOTHER ADULT (SUCH AS RELATIVE, CLERGYMAN, OR OTHER FAMILY FRIEND)

NO YES

ALL 43.0% 57.0%


GRADE 7 45.9% 54.1%
GRADE 8 43.5% 56.5%
GRADE 9 39.8% 60.2%
GRADE 10 45.8% 54.2%
GRADE 11 42.2% 57.8%
GRADE 12 42.7% 57.3%

TABLE 20: SINCE SCHOOL BEGAN IN THE FALL, HAVE YOU GOTTEN ANY INFORMATION ON DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL FROM THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL SOURCES?

20A. HEALTH CLASS

NO YES

ALL 58.9% 41.1%


GRADE 7 60.6% 39.4%
GRADE 8 9.0% 91.0%
GRADE 9 68.3% 31.7%
GRADE 10 72.8% 27.2%
GRADE 11 61.5% 38.5%
GRADE 12 81.8% 18.2%

20B. AN ASSEMBLY PROGRAM

NO YES

ALL 46.1% 53.9%


GRADE 7 49.4% 50.6%
GRADE 8 36.8% 63.2%
GRADE 9 51.5% 48.5%
GRADE 10 47.0% 53.0%
GRADE 11 42.0% 58.0%
GRADE 12 48.9% 51.1%

20C. GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

NO YES

ALL 82.0% 18.0%


GRADE 7 83.8% 16.2%
GRADE 8 75.3% 24.7%
GRADE 9 80.2% 19.8%
GRADE 10 83.3% 16.7%
GRADE 11 84.9% 15.1%
GRADE 12 85.4% 14.6%

20D. SCIENCE CLASS

NO YES

ALL 70.0% 30.0%


GRADE 7 38.3% 61.7%
GRADE 8 71.5% 28.5%
GRADE 9 60.0% 40.0%
GRADE 10 84.8% 15.2%
GRADE 11 84.7% 15.3%
GRADE 12 85.2% 14.8%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

20E. SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS

NO YES

ALL 89.3% 10.7%


GRADE 7 91.1% 8.9%
GRADE 8 91.5% 8.5%
GRADE 9 87.0% 13.0%
GRADE 10 85.3% 14.7%
GRADE 11 91.4% 8.6%
GRADE 12 90.4% 9.6%

20F. DRUG PROGRAM RAP SESSION

NO YES

ALL 82.1% 17.9%


GRADE 7 74.0% 26.0%
GRADE 8 76.1% 23.9%
GRADE 9 80.9% 19.1%
GRADE 10 82.4% 17.6%
GRADE 11 88.0% 12.0%
GRADE 12 91.9% 8.1%

20G. AN INVITED SCHOOL GUEST

NO YES

ALL 69.2% 30.8%


GRADE 7 63.1% 36.9%
GRADE 8 56.4% 43.6%
GRADE 9 76.9% 23.1%
GRADE 10 71.5% 28.5%
GRADE 11 70.1% 29.9%
GRADE 12 74.5% 25.5%
20H. SOME OTHER SCHOOL SOURCE

NO YES

ALL 71.9% 28.1%


GRADE 7 69.9% 30.1%
GRADE 8 73.5% 26.5%
GRADE 9 69.0% 31.0%
GRADE 10 69.9% 30.1%
GRADE 11 74.2% 25.8%
GRADE 12 75.9% 24.1%

20I. ANY SCHOOL SOURCE

NO YES

ALL 26.6% 73.4%


GRADE 7 23.1% 76.9%
GRADE 8 7.2% 92.8%
GRADE 9 31.3% 68.7%
GRADE 10 32.5% 67.5%
GRADE 11 27.7% 72.3%
GRADE 12 37.4% 62.6%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 21: SINCE SCHOOL BEGAN IN THE FALL, HAVE YOU SOUGHT HELP, OTHER THAN FROM FAMILY OR
FRIENDS, FOR PROBLEMS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR USE OF ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA,
OR OTHER DRUGS?

NO YES

ALL 93.0% 7.0%


GRADE 7 91.0% 9.0%
GRADE 8 93.8% 6.3%
GRADE 9 88.8% 11.2%
GRADE 10 93.7% 6.3%
GRADE 11 95.7% 4.3%
GRADE 12 97.1% 2.9%

TABLE 22: HOW DO YOUR PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS YOUR AGE ...

22A. DRINKING BEER?

STRONGLY MILDLY MILDLY STRONGLY DON'T


DISAPPROVE DISAPPROVE NEITHER APPROVE APPROVE KNOW

ALL 59.8% 15.3% 9.8% 2.8% 1.5% 10.7%


GRADE 7 65.7% 4.5% 2.2% 1.1% 3.9% 22.5%
GRADE 8 57.0% 13.4% 8.4% 1.7% 1.1% 18.4%
GRADE 9 63.6% 15.8% 6.3% 4.7% 2.0% 7.5%
GRADE 10 59.9% 17.8% 11.5% 2.5% 0.6% 7.6%
GRADE 11 54.7% 18.2% 18.2% 2.6% 1.0% 5.2%
GRADE 12 56.0% 23.4% 14.2% 3.5% * % 2.8%

22B. USING MARIJUANA?

STRONGLY MILDLY MILDLY STRONGLY DON'T


DISAPPROVE DISAPPROVE NEITHER APPROVE APPROVE KNOW

ALL 84.6% 3.1% 2.1% * % 1.6% 8.3%


GRADE 7 77.7% 0.6% 0.6% * % 2.9% 18.3%
GRADE 8 80.7% 2.8% 2.3% 0.6% 0.6% 13.1%
GRADE 9 86.6% 2.1% 1.7% 0.8% 2.1% 6.7%
GRADE 10 87.7% 2.6% 3.2% 0.6% 1.3% 4.5%
GRADE 11 85.2% 5.8% 3.2% * % 1.6% 4.2%
GRADE 12 90.5% 5.1% 1.5% * % 0.7% 2.2%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE A1: HOW OFTEN DO YOU NORMALLY USE...

A1A. BEER?

NEVER EVER WEEKLY MONTHLY YEARLY RARELY

ALL 39.8% 60.2% 9.5% 27.0% 13.6% 10.2%


GRADE 7 58.9% 41.1% 10.9% 12.0% 8.6% 9.7%
GRADE 8 41.6% 58.4% 8.7% 27.2% 12.1% 10.4%
GRADE 9 40.0% 60.0% 10.0% 25.0% 14.2% 10.8%
GRADE 10 25.9% 74.1% 8.8% 36.7% 14.3% 14.3%
GRADE 11 36.0% 64.0% 6.3% 35.4% 14.8% 7.4%
GRADE 12 33.3% 66.7% 12.5% 27.1% 18.1% 9.0%

A1B. WINE COOLERS?

NEVER EVER WEEKLY MONTHLY YEARLY RARELY

ALL 41.0% 59.0% 6.2% 26.3% 15.8% 10.6%


GRADE 7 60.2% 39.8% 6.8% 14.2% 8.5% 10.2%
GRADE 8 47.4% 52.6% 7.5% 24.9% 12.1% 8.1%
GRADE 9 40.1% 59.9% 8.0% 23.2% 16.9% 11.8%
GRADE 10 29.1% 70.9% 4.7% 37.2% 16.9% 12.2%
GRADE 11 34.8% 65.2% 2.7% 30.4% 20.7% 11.4%
GRADE 12 31.7% 68.3% 7.0% 31.7% 20.4% 9.2%

A1C. WINE?

NEVER EVER WEEKLY MONTHLY YEARLY RARELY

ALL 51.6% 48.4% 4.5% 19.8% 11.2% 12.8%


GRADE 7 70.6% 29.4% 7.3% 10.2% 4.5% 7.3%
GRADE 8 51.4% 48.6% 4.0% 24.3% 7.3% 13.0%
GRADE 9 55.6% 44.4% 5.2% 21.1% 6.9% 11.2%
GRADE 10 40.8% 59.2% 2.7% 26.5% 16.3% 13.6%
GRADE 11 46.7% 53.3% 2.7% 16.3% 17.4% 16.8%
GRADE 12 39.2% 60.8% 4.9% 21.7% 18.2% 16.1%

A1D. LIQUOR?

NEVER EVER WEEKLY MONTHLY YEARLY RARELY

ALL 49.9% 50.1% 6.3% 25.9% 9.7% 8.1%


GRADE 7 71.7% 28.3% 6.7% 11.7% 5.6% 4.4%
GRADE 8 54.7% 45.3% 7.6% 20.9% 8.7% 8.1%
GRADE 9 52.9% 47.1% 6.7% 21.4% 9.7% 9.2%
GRADE 10 37.9% 62.1% 4.8% 36.6% 10.3% 10.3%
GRADE 11 42.0% 58.0% 3.3% 38.1% 11.0% 5.5%
GRADE 12 34.0% 66.0% 9.0% 31.3% 13.9% 11.8%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE A2: WHEN YOU DRINK THE FOLLOWING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, HOW MANY DRINKS DO YOU
USUALLY HAVE AT ONE TIME, ON AVERAGE?

A2A. BEER

NEVER EVER 5 OR MORE 1 TO 4 LESS THAN 1

ALL 36.6% 63.4% 25.2% 29.1% 9.1%


GRADE 7 52.3% 47.7% 9.8% 29.0% 8.8%
GRADE 8 33.9% 66.1% 21.7% 33.9% 10.6%
GRADE 9 34.4% 65.6% 28.1% 27.0% 10.5%
GRADE 10 29.8% 70.2% 32.3% 26.7% 11.2%
GRADE 11 33.7% 66.3% 30.7% 31.7% 4.0%
GRADE 12 35.1% 64.9% 29.1% 25.8% 9.9%

A2B. WINE COOLERS

NEVER EVER 5 OR MORE 1 TO 4 LESS THAN 1

ALL 37.7% 62.3% 24.0% 32.1% 6.2%


GRADE 7 56.3% 43.8% 12.0% 26.0% 5.7%
GRADE 8 41.1% 58.9% 24.9% 27.6% 6.5%
GRADE 9 33.3% 66.7% 26.7% 30.6% 9.4%
GRADE 10 29.7% 70.3% 31.6% 33.5% 5.1%
GRADE 11 33.0% 67.0% 23.2% 40.7% 3.1%
GRADE 12 31.3% 68.7% 27.2% 35.4% 6.1%

A2C. WINE

NEVER EVER 5 OR MORE 1 TO 4 LESS THAN 1

ALL 48.0% 52.0% 13.9% 28.5% 9.6%


GRADE 7 66.8% 33.2% 7.9% 20.0% 5.3%
GRADE 8 48.4% 51.6% 13.4% 26.3% 11.8%
GRADE 9 47.0% 53.0% 18.2% 23.7% 11.1%
GRADE 10 42.9% 57.1% 15.5% 30.4% 11.2%
GRADE 11 42.3% 57.7% 12.8% 37.2% 7.7%
GRADE 12 38.1% 61.9% 14.3% 36.7% 10.9%

A2D. LIQUOR

NEVER EVER 5 OR MORE 1 TO 4 LESS THAN 1

ALL 46.6% 53.4% 18.8% 26.8% 7.8%


GRADE 7 68.6% 31.4% 7.4% 15.4% 8.5%
GRADE 8 51.1% 48.9% 13.8% 25.5% 9.6%
GRADE 9 45.8% 54.2% 23.3% 23.7% 7.1%
GRADE 10 38.4% 61.6% 25.2% 28.3% 8.2%
GRADE 11 39.4% 60.6% 20.2% 35.2% 5.2%
GRADE 12 32.7% 67.3% 23.3% 35.3% 8.7%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE A3: DURING THE PAST YEAR (12 MONTHS), HOW OFTEN HAVE YOU HAD 5 OR MORE DRINKS
AT ONE TIME?

A3A. BEER

SEVERAL SEVERAL LESS THAN


NEVER EVER TIMES/WEEK TIMES/MONTH ONCE/MONTH

ALL 57.1% 42.9% 6.5% 22.6% 13.9%


GRADE 7 68.2% 31.8% 7.0% 12.7% 12.1%
GRADE 8 56.9% 43.1% 6.3% 16.0% 20.8%
GRADE 9 56.7% 43.3% 5.7% 23.8% 13.8%
GRADE 10 52.9% 47.1% 7.9% 27.9% 11.4%
GRADE 11 52.0% 48.0% 3.4% 30.5% 14.1%
GRADE 12 55.8% 44.2% 10.1% 23.3% 10.9%

A3B. WINE COOLERS

SEVERAL SEVERAL LESS THAN


NEVER EVER TIMES/WEEK TIMES/MONTH ONCE/MONTH

ALL 56.6% 43.4% 5.7% 20.7% 16.9%


GRADE 7 67.9% 32.1% 9.0% 9.0% 14.1%
GRADE 8 60.7% 39.3% 6.2% 15.2% 17.9%
GRADE 9 56.0% 44.0% 4.8% 23.9% 15.3%
GRADE 10 52.6% 47.4% 4.4% 29.6% 13.3%
GRADE 11 52.6% 47.4% 2.3% 24.9% 20.2%
GRADE 12 48.8% 51.2% 8.7% 21.3% 21.3%

A3C. WINE

SEVERAL SEVERAL LESS THAN


NEVER EVER TIMES/WEEK TIMES/MONTH ONCE/MONTH

ALL 63.3% 36.7% 4.5% 15.5% 16.8%


GRADE 7 76.0% 24.0% 6.5% 7.8% 9.7%
GRADE 8 63.6% 36.4% 4.9% 11.2% 20.3%
GRADE 9 60.1% 39.9% 4.3% 21.2% 14.4%
GRADE 10 58.5% 41.5% 2.2% 23.7% 15.6%
GRADE 11 61.1% 38.9% 1.7% 15.4% 21.7%
GRADE 12 60.6% 39.4% 7.9% 11.8% 19.7%

A3D. LIQUOR

SEVERAL SEVERAL LESS THAN


NEVER EVER TIMES/WEEK TIMES/MONTH ONCE/MONTH

ALL 59.9% 40.1% 5.1% 20.4% 14.6%


GRADE 7 77.2% 22.8% 5.4% 7.4% 10.1%
GRADE 8 64.4% 35.6% 6.2% 10.3% 19.2%
GRADE 9 59.6% 40.4% 4.8% 22.1% 13.5%
GRADE 10 51.1% 48.9% 4.4% 31.4% 13.1%
GRADE 11 55.4% 44.6% 2.3% 26.9% 15.4%
GRADE 12 50.4% 49.6% 8.5% 24.0% 17.1%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

GENDER

Q1 Frequency Percent
----------------------------
Male 558 46.3
Female 648 53.7

Frequency Missing = 5

GRADE

Q2 Frequency Percent
--------------------------
7th 206 17.0
8th 196 16.2
9th 264 21.8
10th 176 14.5
11th 204 16.8
12th 165 13.6

LIVE WITH BOTH PARENTS

Q3 Frequency Percent
-------------------------
Yes 746 61.8
No 461 38.2

Frequency Missing = 4

AGE

Q4 Frequency Percent
-----------------------------------
12 61 5.1
13 176 14.6
14 220 18.2
15 236 19.6
16 209 17.3
17 185 15.3
18 106 8.8
19 or older 14 1.2

Frequency Missing = 4

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

ETHNICITY

Q5 Frequency Percent
--------------------------------------
White 754 63.1
African/American 187 15.6
Mexican/American 193 16.2
Asian/American 10 0.8
Native/American 11 0.9
Other 40 3.3

Frequency Missing = 16

ON AVERAGE WHAT GRADES DO YOU GET

Q6 Frequency Percent
--------------------------------
Mostly A's 310 26.0
Mostly B's 699 58.6
Mostly C's 164 13.8
Mostly D's 6 0.5
Mostly F's 13 1.1

Frequency Missing = 19

LENGTH OF TIME IN THIS DISTRICT

Q7 Frequency Percent
-------------------------------
<1 year 110 9.2
2-3 years 209 17.4
>4 years 881 73.4

Frequency Missing = 11
DO YOU HAVE A JOB

Q8 Frequency Percent
-------------------------
Yes 390 32.6
No 808 67.4

Frequency Missing = 13

DO YOU GET AN ALLOWANCE

Q9 Frequency Percent
-------------------------
Yes 523 43.9
No 668 56.1

Frequency Missing = 20

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

EITHER PARENT COLLEGE GRADUATE

Q10 Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Yes 535 44.7
No 458 38.3
Don't Know 203 17.0

Frequency Missing = 15

QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED PRICE LUNCH

Q11 Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Yes 329 27.5
No 761 63.6
Don't Know 107 8.9

Frequency Missing = 14

PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS

Q12A Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 622 54.8
No 513 45.2

Frequency Missing = 76

PARTICIPATE IN BAND/ORCHESTRA

Q12B Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 206 19.2
No 865 80.8

Frequency Missing = 140

PARTICIPATE IN CHOIR

Q12C Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 169 16.0
No 885 84.0

Frequency Missing = 157

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

PARTICIPATE IN DRAMA/SPEECH

Q12D Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 122 11.8
No 914 88.2

Frequency Missing = 175

PARTICIPATE IN DRILL TEAM/CHEERLEADING

Q12E Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 146 13.9
No 905 86.1

Frequency Missing = 160

PARTICIPATE IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Q12F Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 47 4.6
No 984 95.4

Frequency Missing = 180

PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL NEWSPAPER/YEARBOOK

Q12G Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 60 5.8
No 972 94.2
Frequency Missing = 179

PARTICIPATE IN ACADEMIC CLUBS/SOCIETIES

Q12H Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 280 26.4
No 779 73.6

Frequency Missing = 152

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

PARTICIPATE IN SERVICE CLUBS

Q12I Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 106 10.2
No 930 89.8

Frequency Missing = 175

PARTICIPATE IN VOE/DE/WORK-STUDY

Q12J Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 51 5.0
No 974 95.0

Frequency Missing = 186

PARTICIPATE IN OTHER CLUBS

Q12K Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 383 35.8
No 686 64.2

Frequency Missing = 142

DO YOU FEEL SAFE IN YOUR HOME

Q13A Frequency Percent


-------------------------------------
Very Safe 887 74.1
Somewhat Safe 264 22.1
Not Very Safe 16 1.3
Not Safe At All 6 0.5
Don't Know 24 2.0

Frequency Missing = 14

DO YOU FEEL SAFE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Q13B Frequency Percent


-------------------------------------
Very Safe 531 44.4
Somewhat Safe 493 41.2
Not Very Safe 110 9.2
Not Safe At All 28 2.3
Don't Know 35 2.9

Frequency Missing = 14

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DO YOU FEEL SAFE AT SCHOOL

Q13C Frequency Percent


-------------------------------------
Very Safe 299 25.0
Somewhat Safe 614 51.3
Not Very Safe 164 13.7
Not Safe At All 79 6.6
Don't Know 41 3.4

Frequency Missing = 14

FRIENDS FEELING CLOSE TO THEIR PARENTS

Q14A Frequency Percent


---------------------------
None 52 4.4
A Few 365 30.6
Some 274 23.0
Most 374 31.3
All 128 10.7

Frequency Missing = 18

HOW MANY FRIENDS CARRY WEAPONS

Q14B Frequency Percent


---------------------------
None 600 51.6
A Few 299 25.7
Some 176 15.1
Most 54 4.6
All 34 2.9

Frequency Missing = 48
HOW MANY FRIENDS CARE ABOUT GOOD GRADES

Q14C Frequency Percent


---------------------------
None 65 5.6
A Few 200 17.2
Some 265 22.8
Most 433 37.3
All 197 17.0

Frequency Missing = 51

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HOW MANY FRIENDS BELONG TO A GANG

Q14D Frequency Percent


---------------------------
None 773 65.5
A Few 191 16.2
Some 108 9.1
Most 71 6.0
All 38 3.2

Frequency Missing = 30

FRIENDS WISHING TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL

Q14E Frequency Percent


---------------------------
None 614 51.6
A Few 345 29.0
Some 104 8.7
Most 64 5.4
All 62 5.2

Frequency Missing = 22

PARENTS ATTEND PTA/SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES

Q15 Frequency Percent


-------------------------
Yes 421 39.2
No 652 60.8

Frequency Missing = 138


EVER INHALED SPRAY PAINT FOR KICKS

Q16A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 71 6.0
Never used 1010 85.1
1-2 times 72 6.1
3-10 times 22 1.9
11-19 times 5 0.4
20+ times 7 0.6

Frequency Missing = 24

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

EVER INHALED LIQUID PAPER FOR KICKS

Q16B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 59 5.0
Never used 934 79.2
1-2 times 132 11.2
3-10 times 39 3.3
11-19 times 8 0.7
20+ times 8 0.7

Frequency Missing = 31

EVER INHALED GASOLINE FOR KICKS

Q16C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 57 4.9
Never used 1014 86.3
1-2 times 58 4.9
3-10 times 26 2.2
11-19 times 9 0.8
20+ times 11 0.9

Frequency Missing = 36

EVER INHALED FREON FOR KICKS

Q16D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 180 15.4
Never used 975 83.3
1-2 times 9 0.8
3-10 times 2 0.2
20+ times 4 0.3
Frequency Missing = 41

EVER INHALED POPPERS, ETC. FOR KICKS

Q16E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 372 31.5
Never used 774 65.6
1-2 times 23 1.9
3-10 times 8 0.7
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 31

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

EVER INHALED SHOE SHINE FOR KICKS

Q16F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 193 16.5
Never used 953 81.5
1-2 times 16 1.4
3-10 times 3 0.3
11-19 times 3 0.3
20+ times 2 0.2

Frequency Missing = 41

EVER INHALED GLUE FOR KICKS

Q16G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 52 4.5
Never used 1037 89.0
1-2 times 56 4.8
3-10 times 11 0.9
11-19 times 5 0.4
20+ times 4 0.3

Frequency Missing = 46

EVER INHALED PAINT THINNERS FOR KICKS

Q16H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 99 8.4
Never used 998 84.9
1-2 times 51 4.3
3-10 times 20 1.7
11-19 times 4 0.3
20+ times 4 0.3
Frequency Missing = 35

EVER INHALED OCTANE BOOSTER FOR KICKS

Q16I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 336 28.8
Never used 807 69.2
1-2 times 11 0.9
3-10 times 6 0.5
11-19 times 2 0.2
20+ times 5 0.4

Frequency Missing = 44

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

EVER INHALED OTHER SPRAYS FOR KICKS

Q16J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 61 5.3
Never used 1050 90.4
1-2 times 36 3.1
3-10 times 6 0.5
11-19 times 4 0.3
20+ times 4 0.3

Frequency Missing = 50

EVER INHALED OTHER INHALANTS FOR KICKS

Q16K Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 81 7.0
Never used 977 84.5
1-2 times 55 4.8
3-10 times 23 2.0
11-19 times 5 0.4
20+ times 15 1.3

Frequency Missing = 55

CIGARETTE USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 10 0.8
Never used 498 42.1
1-2 times 219 18.5
3-10 times 115 9.7
11-19 times 39 3.3
20+ times 302 25.5
Frequency Missing = 28

SMOKELESS TOBACCO USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 19 1.6
Never used 873 74.5
1-2 times 101 8.6
3-10 times 66 5.6
11-19 times 22 1.9
20+ times 91 7.8

Frequency Missing = 39

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

BEER USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 7 0.6
Never used 406 34.7
1-2 times 228 19.5
3-10 times 188 16.1
11-19 times 79 6.8
20+ times 261 22.3

Frequency Missing = 42

WINE COOLER USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 15 1.3
Never used 419 36.1
1-2 times 231 19.9
3-10 times 205 17.7
11-19 times 87 7.5
20+ times 203 17.5

Frequency Missing = 51

WINE USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 13 1.1
Never used 571 49.1
1-2 times 255 21.9
3-10 times 154 13.2
11-19 times 48 4.1
20+ times 122 10.5
Frequency Missing = 48

LIQUOR USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 11 1.0
Never used 554 48.0
1-2 times 157 13.6
3-10 times 145 12.6
11-19 times 78 6.8
20+ times 209 18.1

Frequency Missing = 57

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

INHALANT USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 23 2.0
Never used 964 82.3
1-2 times 101 8.6
3-10 times 38 3.2
11-19 times 19 1.6
20+ times 27 2.3

Frequency Missing = 39

MARIJUANA USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 23 2.0
Never used 867 74.5
1-2 times 105 9.0
3-10 times 64 5.5
11-19 times 24 2.1
20+ times 80 6.9

Frequency Missing = 48

COCAINE USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 19 1.6
Never used 1100 94.8
1-2 times 21 1.8
3-10 times 14 1.2
20+ times 6 0.5
Frequency Missing = 51

CRACK USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 31 2.7
Never used 1106 95.3
1-2 times 16 1.4
3-10 times 2 0.2
11-19 times 1 0.1
20+ times 4 0.3

Frequency Missing = 51

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HALLUCINOGEN USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17L Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 162 14.0
Never used 950 81.9
1-2 times 31 2.7
3-10 times 10 0.9
11-19 times 4 0.3
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 51

UPPER USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17M Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 236 20.6
Never used 797 69.7
1-2 times 48 4.2
3-10 times 32 2.8
11-19 times 11 1.0
20+ times 19 1.7

Frequency Missing = 68

DOWNER USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17N Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 234 20.4
Never used 845 73.7
1-2 times 38 3.3
3-10 times 13 1.1
11-19 times 5 0.4
20+ times 11 1.0
Frequency Missing = 65

STEROID USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17O Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 71 6.2
Never used 1042 91.1
1-2 times 18 1.6
3-10 times 6 0.5
11-19 times 2 0.2
20+ times 5 0.4

Frequency Missing = 67

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

ECSTASY USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17P Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 356 30.9
Never used 755 65.5
1-2 times 25 2.2
3-10 times 10 0.9
11-19 times 3 0.3
20+ times 4 0.3

Frequency Missing = 58

ROACH USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17Q Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 361 30.9
Never used 720 61.6
1-2 times 43 3.7
3-10 times 14 1.2
11-19 times 5 0.4
20+ times 26 2.2

Frequency Missing = 42

CIGARETTE USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 13 1.1
Never used 670 57.8
1-2 times 139 12.0
3-10 times 77 6.6
11-19 times 44 3.8
20+ times 216 18.6
Frequency Missing = 52

SMOKELESS TOBACCO USE IN PAST SCHOOL YR

Q18B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 16 1.4
Never used 942 83.4
1-2 times 55 4.9
3-10 times 29 2.6
11-19 times 17 1.5
20+ times 70 6.2

Frequency Missing = 82

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

BEER USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 12 1.1
Never used 568 50.5
1-2 times 173 15.4
3-10 times 156 13.9
11-19 times 67 6.0
20+ times 148 13.2

Frequency Missing = 87

WINE COOLER USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 15 1.3
Never used 599 53.5
1-2 times 200 17.9
3-10 times 147 13.1
11-19 times 55 4.9
20+ times 104 9.3

Frequency Missing = 91

WINE USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 13 1.2
Never used 723 64.7
1-2 times 178 15.9
3-10 times 106 9.5
11-19 times 32 2.9
20+ times 66 5.9
Frequency Missing = 93

LIQUOR USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 17 1.5
Never used 646 58.1
1-2 times 150 13.5
3-10 times 120 10.8
11-19 times 56 5.0
20+ times 122 11.0

Frequency Missing = 100

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

INHALANT USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 30 2.6
Never used 1008 89.0
1-2 times 46 4.1
3-10 times 27 2.4
11-19 times 11 1.0
20+ times 11 1.0

Frequency Missing = 78

MARIJUANA USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 21 1.9
Never used 880 79.8
1-2 times 80 7.3
3-10 times 52 4.7
11-19 times 22 2.0
20+ times 48 4.4

Frequency Missing = 108

COCAINE USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 20 1.8
Never used 1048 95.4
1-2 times 19 1.7
3-10 times 7 0.6
11-19 times 2 0.2
20+ times 2 0.2
Frequency Missing = 113

CRACK USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 33 3.0
Never used 1043 95.5
1-2 times 8 0.7
3-10 times 2 0.2
11-19 times 4 0.4
20+ times 2 0.2

Frequency Missing = 119

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HALLUCINOGEN USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18L Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 146 13.1
Never used 935 83.9
1-2 times 25 2.2
3-10 times 5 0.4
11-19 times 1 0.1
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 96

UPPER USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18M Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 204 19.7
Never used 770 74.2
1-2 times 32 3.1
3-10 times 24 2.3
11-19 times 2 0.2
20+ times 6 0.6

Frequency Missing = 173

DOWNER USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18N Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 200 19.6
Never used 783 76.7
1-2 times 23 2.3
3-10 times 9 0.9
11-19 times 1 0.1
20+ times 5 0.5
Frequency Missing = 190

STEROID USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18O Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 61 5.8
Never used 967 92.5
1-2 times 10 1.0
3-10 times 4 0.4
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 166

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

ECSTASY USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18P Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 307 29.4
Never used 708 67.9
1-2 times 17 1.6
3-10 times 6 0.6
11-19 times 1 0.1
20+ times 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 168

ROACH USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18Q Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 320 29.8
Never used 695 64.7
1-2 times 27 2.5
3-10 times 13 1.2
11-19 times 3 0.3
20+ times 17 1.6

Frequency Missing = 136

CIGARETTE USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 48 4.3
Never used 721 64.3
1-2 times 103 9.2
3-10 times 69 6.1
11-19 times 30 2.7
20+ times 151 13.5
Frequency Missing = 89

SMOKELESS TOBACCO USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 67 6.0
Never used 927 83.5
1-2 times 36 3.2
3-10 times 28 2.5
11-19 times 17 1.5
20+ times 35 3.2

Frequency Missing = 101

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

BEER USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 41 3.7
Never used 690 62.5
1-2 times 162 14.7
3-10 times 107 9.7
11-19 times 37 3.4
20+ times 67 6.1

Frequency Missing = 107

WINE COOLER USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 50 4.6
Never used 763 69.7
1-2 times 142 13.0
3-10 times 80 7.3
11-19 times 20 1.8
20+ times 40 3.7

Frequency Missing = 116

WINE USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 49 4.5
Never used 843 77.2
1-2 times 107 9.8
3-10 times 47 4.3
11-19 times 11 1.0
20+ times 35 3.2
Frequency Missing = 119

LIQUOR USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 48 4.4
Never used 734 67.3
1-2 times 139 12.8
3-10 times 87 8.0
11-19 times 30 2.8
20+ times 52 4.8

Frequency Missing = 121

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

INHALANT USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 74 6.7
Never used 972 88.5
1-2 times 28 2.6
3-10 times 15 1.4
11-19 times 4 0.4
20+ times 5 0.5

Frequency Missing = 113

MARIJUANA USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 61 5.7
Never used 869 81.5
1-2 times 64 6.0
3-10 times 35 3.3
11-19 times 15 1.4
20+ times 22 2.1

Frequency Missing = 145

COCAINE USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 72 6.7
Never used 986 91.9
1-2 times 11 1.0
3-10 times 3 0.3
20+ times 1 0.1
Frequency Missing = 138

CRACK USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 85 8.0
Never used 965 91.0
1-2 times 6 0.6
3-10 times 2 0.2
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 150

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HALLUCINOGEN USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19L Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 182 16.7
Never used 888 81.4
1-2 times 15 1.4
3-10 times 4 0.4
11-19 times 1 0.1
20+ times 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 120

UPPER USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19M Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 246 23.2
Never used 783 73.9
1-2 times 17 1.6
3-10 times 13 1.2
20+ times 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 151

DOWNER USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19N Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 247 23.5
Never used 785 74.7
1-2 times 12 1.1
3-10 times 6 0.6
20+ times 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 160


STEROID USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19O Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 116 10.9
Never used 935 88.2
1-2 times 4 0.4
3-10 times 2 0.2
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 151

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

ECSTASY USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19P Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 348 32.6
Never used 709 66.3
1-2 times 7 0.7
3-10 times 4 0.4
11-19 times 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 142

ROACH USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19Q Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 366 33.6
Never used 682 62.7
1-2 times 23 2.1
3-10 times 6 0.6
11-19 times 3 0.3
20+ times 8 0.7

Frequency Missing = 123

CLOSE FRIENDS USE CIGARETTES

Q20A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 6 0.5
None 267 23.2
A few 340 29.6
Some 218 19.0
Most 252 21.9
All 66 5.7
Frequency Missing = 62

CLOSE FRIENDS USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q20B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 9 0.8
None 533 48.5
A few 284 25.9
Some 166 15.1
Most 74 6.7
All 32 2.9

Frequency Missing = 113

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CLOSE FRIENDS USE BEER

Q20C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 5 0.5
None 190 17.4
A few 247 22.6
Some 228 20.9
Most 291 26.7
All 130 11.9

Frequency Missing = 120

CLOSE FRIENDS USE WINE COOLERS

Q20D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 11 1.0
None 274 25.6
A few 257 24.0
Some 218 20.4
Most 204 19.1
All 105 9.8

Frequency Missing = 142

CLOSE FRIENDS USE WINE

Q20E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 8 0.7
None 425 39.7
A few 272 25.4
Some 162 15.1
Most 126 11.8
All 77 7.2
Frequency Missing = 141

CLOSE FRIENDS USE LIQUOR

Q20F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 9 0.8
None 325 30.1
A few 219 20.3
Some 202 18.7
Most 215 19.9
All 109 10.1

Frequency Missing = 132

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CLOSE FRIENDS USE INHALANTS

Q20G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 26 2.3
None 791 71.5
A few 192 17.3
Some 53 4.8
Most 33 3.0
All 12 1.1

Frequency Missing = 104

CLOSE FRIENDS USE MARIJUANA

Q20H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 14 1.3
None 486 46.3
A few 246 23.5
Some 149 14.2
Most 112 10.7
All 42 4.0

Frequency Missing = 162

CLOSE FRIENDS USE COCAINE

Q20I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 17 1.6
None 834 80.1
A few 135 13.0
Some 37 3.6
Most 7 0.7
All 11 1.1
Frequency Missing = 170

CLOSE FRIENDS USE CRACK

Q20J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 44 4.2
None 840 80.1
A few 121 11.5
Some 22 2.1
Most 9 0.9
All 13 1.2

Frequency Missing = 162

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CLOSE FRIENDS USE HALLUCINOGENS

Q20L Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 131 12.2
None 806 75.1
A few 88 8.2
Some 26 2.4
Most 14 1.3
All 8 0.7

Frequency Missing = 138

CLOSE FRIENDS USE UPPERS

Q20M Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 163 17.8
None 593 64.7
A few 100 10.9
Some 39 4.3
Most 12 1.3
All 10 1.1

Frequency Missing = 294

CLOSE FRIENDS USE DOWNERS

Q20N Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 169 18.4
None 630 68.6
A few 78 8.5
Some 22 2.4
Most 12 1.3
All 8 0.9
Frequency Missing = 292

CLOSE FRIENDS USE STEROIDS

Q20O Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 54 5.6
None 753 78.5
A few 111 11.6
Some 24 2.5
Most 9 0.9
All 8 0.8

Frequency Missing = 252

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CLOSE FRIENDS USE ECSTASY

Q20P Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 264 27.3
None 581 60.1
A few 78 8.1
Some 30 3.1
Most 6 0.6
All 7 0.7

Frequency Missing = 245

CLOSE FRIENDS USE ROACH

Q20Q Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 284 28.2
None 563 55.9
A few 84 8.3
Some 41 4.1
Most 20 2.0
All 15 1.5

Frequency Missing = 204

AGE WHEN FIRST USED CIGARETTES

Q21A Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 478 41.9
<9 years old 136 11.9
10 years old 68 6.0
11 years old 67 5.9
12 years old 105 9.2
13 years old 124 10.9
14 years old 66 5.8
15 years old 50 4.4
16 years old 34 3.0
17 years old 11 1.0
>18 years old 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 69

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AGE WHEN FIRST USED SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q21B Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
10 years old 19 8.4
11 years old 25 11.1
12 years old 50 22.2
13 years old 57 25.3
14 years old 34 15.1
15 years old 25 11.1
16 years old 10 4.4
17 years old 4 1.8
>18 years old 1 0.4

Frequency Missing = 986

AGE WHEN FIRST USED BEER

Q21C Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 396 35.3
<9 years old 156 13.9
10 years old 50 4.5
11 years old 54 4.8
12 years old 90 8.0
13 years old 133 11.9
14 years old 99 8.8
15 years old 77 6.9
16 years old 55 4.9
17 years old 9 0.8
>18 years old 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 89

AGE WHEN FIRST USED WINE COOLERS


Q21D Frequency Percent
-----------------------------------
Never used it 426 38.0
<9 years old 87 7.8
10 years old 50 4.5
11 years old 75 6.7
12 years old 108 9.6
13 years old 111 9.9
14 years old 106 9.5
15 years old 90 8.0
16 years old 50 4.5
17 years old 13 1.2
>18 years old 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 91

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AGE WHEN FIRST USED WINE

Q21E Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 566 50.9
<9 years old 67 6.0
10 years old 39 3.5
11 years old 44 4.0
12 years old 78 7.0
13 years old 99 8.9
14 years old 82 7.4
15 years old 67 6.0
16 years old 47 4.2
17 years old 18 1.6
>18 years old 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 100

AGE WHEN FIRST USED LIQUOR

Q21F Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 549 50.0
<9 years old 51 4.6
10 years old 31 2.8
11 years old 37 3.4
12 years old 65 5.9
13 years old 106 9.6
14 years old 95 8.6
15 years old 80 7.3
16 years old 62 5.6
17 years old 18 1.6
>18 years old 5 0.5

Frequency Missing = 112


AGE WHEN FIRST USED INHALANTS

Q21G Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 962 85.2
<9 years old 26 2.3
10 years old 13 1.2
11 years old 23 2.0
12 years old 28 2.5
13 years old 38 3.4
14 years old 19 1.7
15 years old 11 1.0
16 years old 4 0.4
17 years old 3 0.3
>18 years old 2 0.2

Frequency Missing = 82

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AGE WHEN FIRST USED MARIJUANA

Q21H Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 858 77.6
<9 years old 6 0.5
10 years old 9 0.8
11 years old 6 0.5
12 years old 23 2.1
13 years old 47 4.3
14 years old 62 5.6
15 years old 42 3.8
16 years old 31 2.8
17 years old 17 1.5
>18 years old 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 106

AGE WHEN FIRST USED COCAINE

Q21I Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1061 96.9
<9 years old 4 0.4
10 years old 2 0.2
11 years old 2 0.2
12 years old 3 0.3
13 years old 7 0.6
14 years old 4 0.4
15 years old 3 0.3
16 years old 3 0.3
17 years old 5 0.5
>18 years old 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 116


AGE WHEN FIRST USED CRACK

Q21J Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1068 97.8
<9 years old 3 0.3
10 years old 3 0.3
11 years old 2 0.2
12 years old 5 0.5
13 years old 5 0.5
14 years old 3 0.3
15 years old 1 0.1
16 years old 1 0.1
17 years old 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 119

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AGE WHEN FIRST USED HALLUCINOGENS

Q21L Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1054 97.0
<9 years old 1 0.1
11 years old 2 0.2
12 years old 5 0.5
13 years old 7 0.6
14 years old 2 0.2
15 years old 4 0.4
16 years old 5 0.5
17 years old 7 0.6

Frequency Missing = 124

AGE WHEN FIRST USED UPPERS

Q21M Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 992 92.6
<9 years old 1 0.1
10 years old 2 0.2
11 years old 5 0.5
12 years old 5 0.5
13 years old 12 1.1
14 years old 16 1.5
15 years old 15 1.4
16 years old 18 1.7
17 years old 5 0.5

Frequency Missing = 140

AGE WHEN FIRST USED DOWNERS

Q21N Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1031 95.3
<9 years old 3 0.3
11 years old 3 0.3
12 years old 5 0.5
13 years old 7 0.6
14 years old 10 0.9
15 years old 11 1.0
16 years old 8 0.7
17 years old 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 129

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AGE WHEN FIRST USED STEROIDS

Q21O Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1066 97.8
<9 years old 2 0.2
10 years old 1 0.1
11 years old 4 0.4
12 years old 4 0.4
13 years old 3 0.3
14 years old 4 0.4
15 years old 3 0.3
16 years old 2 0.2
>18 years old 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 121

AGE WHEN FIRST USED ECSTASY

Q21P Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1048 97.1
<9 years old 1 0.1
13 years old 4 0.4
14 years old 5 0.5
15 years old 6 0.6
16 years old 10 0.9
17 years old 4 0.4
>18 years old 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 132

AGE WHEN FIRST USED ROACH

Q21Q Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1015 93.4
10 years old 2 0.2
11 years old 3 0.3
12 years old 9 0.8
13 years old 17 1.6
14 years old 14 1.3
15 years old 8 0.7
16 years old 10 0.9
17 years old 7 0.6
>18 years old 2 0.2

Frequency Missing = 124

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES

Q22A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 529 48.3
Every day 126 11.5
Several times/wk 82 7.5
Several times/mo 67 6.1
About once/month 67 6.1
< once/month 92 8.4
< once/year 133 12.1

Frequency Missing = 115

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q22B Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 818 77.1
Every day 35 3.3
Several times/wk 28 2.6
Several times/mo 29 2.7
About once/month 31 2.9
< once/month 37 3.5
< once/year 83 7.8

Frequency Missing = 150

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE BEER

Q22C Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 425 39.8
Every day 11 1.0
Several times/wk 90 8.4
Several times/mo 175 16.4
About once/month 113 10.6
< once/month 145 13.6
< once/year 109 10.2

Frequency Missing = 143

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS

Q22D Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 435 41.0
Every day 9 0.8
Several times/wk 57 5.4
Several times/mo 161 15.2
About once/month 118 11.1
< once/month 168 15.8
< once/year 112 10.6

Frequency Missing = 151

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE WINE

Q22E Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 547 51.6
Every day 6 0.6
Several times/wk 42 4.0
Several times/mo 123 11.6
About once/month 87 8.2
< once/month 119 11.2
< once/year 136 12.8

Frequency Missing = 151

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE LIQUOR

Q22F Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 529 49.9
Every day 5 0.5
Several times/wk 62 5.8
Several times/mo 164 15.5
About once/month 111 10.5
< once/month 103 9.7
< once/year 86 8.1

Frequency Missing = 151

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE INHALANTS

Q22G Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 927 86.7
Every day 2 0.2
Several times/wk 19 1.8
Several times/mo 20 1.9
About once/month 14 1.3
< once/month 31 2.9
< once/year 56 5.2

Frequency Missing = 142

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA

Q22H Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 819 78.6
Every day 9 0.9
Several times/wk 29 2.8
Several times/mo 41 3.9
About once/month 43 4.1
< once/month 44 4.2
< once/year 57 5.5

Frequency Missing = 169

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE COCAINE

Q22I Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 1003 96.9
Every day 1 0.1
Several times/wk 5 0.5
Several times/mo 5 0.5
About once/month 6 0.6
< once/month 5 0.5
< once/year 10 1.0

Frequency Missing = 176

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE CRACK

Q22J Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 1010 98.1
Every day 3 0.3
Several times/wk 3 0.3
Several times/mo 3 0.3
About once/month 2 0.2
< once/month 2 0.2
< once/year 7 0.7

Frequency Missing = 181

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS

Q22L Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 1025 97.0
Several times/wk 3 0.3
Several times/mo 4 0.4
About once/month 7 0.7
< once/month 10 0.9
< once/year 8 0.8

Frequency Missing = 154

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE UPPERS

Q22M Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 951 92.4
Every day 1 0.1
Several times/wk 9 0.9
Several times/mo 16 1.6
About once/month 13 1.3
< once/month 22 2.1
< once/year 17 1.7

Frequency Missing = 182

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE DOWNERS

Q22N Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 957 95.0
Every day 1 0.1
Several times/wk 6 0.6
Several times/mo 10 1.0
About once/month 9 0.9
< once/month 10 1.0
< once/year 14 1.4

Frequency Missing = 204

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE STEROIDS

Q22O Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 997 97.5
Every day 2 0.2
Several times/wk 1 0.1
Several times/mo 6 0.6
About once/month 4 0.4
< once/month 1 0.1
< once/year 12 1.2

Frequency Missing = 188

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE ECSTASY

Q22P Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 975 97.3
Every day 2 0.2
Several times/wk 1 0.1
Several times/mo 2 0.2
About once/month 4 0.4
< once/month 10 1.0
< once/year 8 0.8

Frequency Missing = 209

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE ROACH

Q22Q Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 950 93.8
Every day 1 0.1
Several times/wk 7 0.7
Several times/mo 14 1.4
About once/month 11 1.1
< once/month 13 1.3
< once/year 17 1.7

Frequency Missing = 198

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DIFFICULT TO GET CIGARETTES

Q23A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 44 3.9
Impossible 109 9.8
Very difficult 42 3.8
Somewhat diff 50 4.5
Somewhat easy 172 15.4
Very easy 698 62.6

Frequency Missing = 96

DIFFICULT TO GET SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q23B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 74 6.8
Impossible 176 16.1
Very difficult 49 4.5
Somewhat diff 82 7.5
Somewhat easy 160 14.7
Very easy 551 50.5

Frequency Missing = 119

DIFFICULT TO GET BEER

Q23C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 33 3.0
Impossible 102 9.3
Very difficult 44 4.0
Somewhat diff 88 8.1
Somewhat easy 242 22.2
Very easy 583 53.4
Frequency Missing = 119

DIFFICULT TO GET WINE COOLERS

Q23D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 47 4.4
Impossible 110 10.2
Very difficult 55 5.1
Somewhat diff 85 7.9
Somewhat easy 247 22.9
Very easy 534 49.5

Frequency Missing = 133

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DIFFICULT TO GET WINE

Q23E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 43 4.0
Impossible 135 12.5
Very difficult 78 7.2
Somewhat diff 90 8.3
Somewhat easy 241 22.2
Very easy 497 45.8

Frequency Missing = 127

DIFFICULT TO GET LIQUOR

Q23F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 50 4.6
Impossible 147 13.7
Very difficult 63 5.9
Somewhat diff 87 8.1
Somewhat easy 213 19.8
Very easy 516 48.0

Frequency Missing = 135

DIFFICULT TO GET INHALANTS

Q23G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 98 9.1
Impossible 176 16.3
Very difficult 31 2.9
Somewhat diff 42 3.9
Somewhat easy 79 7.3
Very easy 654 60.6
Frequency Missing = 131

DIFFICULT TO GET MARIJUANA

Q23H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 80 7.5
Impossible 247 23.1
Very difficult 105 9.8
Somewhat diff 109 10.2
Somewhat easy 203 19.0
Very easy 327 30.5

Frequency Missing = 140

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DIFFICULT TO GET COCAINE

Q23I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 93 8.7
Impossible 331 31.1
Very difficult 200 18.8
Somewhat diff 165 15.5
Somewhat easy 134 12.6
Very easy 140 13.2

Frequency Missing = 148

DIFFICULT TO GET CRACK

Q23J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 107 10.1
Impossible 338 32.0
Very difficult 187 17.7
Somewhat diff 169 16.0
Somewhat easy 123 11.6
Very easy 132 12.5

Frequency Missing = 155

DIFFICULT TO GET HALLUCINOGENS

Q23L Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 194 18.1
Impossible 328 30.6
Very difficult 200 18.7
Somewhat diff 130 12.1
Somewhat easy 98 9.2
Very easy 121 11.3
Frequency Missing = 140

DIFFICULT TO GET UPPERS

Q23M Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 243 22.9
Impossible 254 23.9
Very difficult 145 13.7
Somewhat diff 115 10.8
Somewhat easy 125 11.8
Very easy 179 16.9

Frequency Missing = 150

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DIFFICULT TO GET DOWNERS

Q23N Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 240 23.1
Impossible 251 24.2
Very difficult 144 13.9
Somewhat diff 116 11.2
Somewhat easy 114 11.0
Very easy 172 16.6

Frequency Missing = 174

DIFFICULT TO GET STEROIDS

Q23O Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 136 13.0
Impossible 305 29.1
Very difficult 167 15.9
Somewhat diff 148 14.1
Somewhat easy 126 12.0
Very easy 167 15.9

Frequency Missing = 162

DIFFICULT TO GET ECSTASY

Q23P Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 337 31.8
Impossible 257 24.2
Very difficult 153 14.4
Somewhat diff 101 9.5
Somewhat easy 91 8.6
Very easy 122 11.5
Frequency Missing = 150

DIFFICULT TO GET ROACH

Q23Q Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 362 33.9
Impossible 244 22.9
Very difficult 130 12.2
Somewhat diff 76 7.1
Somewhat easy 97 9.1
Very easy 158 14.8

Frequency Missing = 144

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER HEARD OF CIGARETTES

Q24A1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 31 2.6
Disagree 1180 97.4

NEVER USE CIGARETTES

Q24A2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 533 44.0
Disagree 678 56.0

NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24A3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 102 8.4
No 1109 91.6

NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES DURING SCHOOL

Q24A4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 55 4.5
No 1156 95.5

NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES AFTER SCHOOL


Q24A5 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 232 19.2
No 979 80.8

NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES ON WEEKENDS

Q24A6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 411 33.9
No 800 66.1

NEVER HEARD OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q24B1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 57 4.7
Disagree 1154 95.3

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q24B2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 798 65.9
Disagree 413 34.1

USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24B3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 24 2.0
No 1187 98.0

USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO DURING SCHOOL

Q24B4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 41 3.4
No 1170 96.6

USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO AFTER SCHOOL

Q24B5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 82 6.8
No 1129 93.2

USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO ON WEEKENDS


Q24B6 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 156 12.9
No 1055 87.1

NEVER HEARD OF BEER

Q24C1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 23 1.9
Disagree 1188 98.1

NEVER USE BEER

Q24C2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 426 35.2
Disagree 785 64.8

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE BEER BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24C3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 15 1.2
No 1196 98.8

NORMALLY USE BEER DURING SCHOOL

Q24C4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 12 1.0
No 1199 99.0

NORMALLY USE BEER AFTER SCHOOL

Q24C5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 81 6.7
No 1130 93.3

NORMALLY USE BEER ON WEEKENDS

Q24C6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 579 47.8
No 632 52.2

NEVER HEARD OF WINE COOLERS


Q24D1 Frequency Percent
------------------------------
Agree 26 2.1
Disagree 1185 97.9

NEVER USE WINE COOLERS

Q24D2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 433 35.8
Disagree 778 64.2

NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24D3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 8 0.7
No 1203 99.3

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS DURING SCHOOL

Q24D4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 10 0.8
No 1201 99.2

NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24D5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 60 5.0
No 1151 95.0

NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS ON WEEKENDS

Q24D6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 563 46.5
No 648 53.5

NEVER HEARD OF WINE

Q24E1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 30 2.5
Disagree 1181 97.5

NEVER USE WINE


Q24E2 Frequency Percent
------------------------------
Agree 540 44.6
Disagree 671 55.4

NORMALLY USE WINE BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24E3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 10 0.8
No 1201 99.2

NORMALLY USE WINE DURING SCHOOL

Q24E4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 7 0.6
No 1204 99.4

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE WINE AFTER SCHOOL

Q24E5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 55 4.5
No 1156 95.5

NORMALLY USE WINE ON WEEKENDS

Q24E6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 449 37.1
No 762 62.9

NEVER HEARD OF LIQUOR

Q24F1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 28 2.3
Disagree 1183 97.7

NEVER USE LIQUOR

Q24F2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 510 42.1
Disagree 701 57.9

NORMALLY USE LIQUOR BEFORE SCHOOL


Q24F3 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 10 0.8
No 1201 99.2

NORMALLY USE LIQUOR DURING SCHOOL

Q24F4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 11 0.9
No 1200 99.1

NORMALLY USE LIQUOR AFTER SCHOOL

Q24F5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 48 4.0
No 1163 96.0

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE LIQUOR ON WEEKENDS

Q24F6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 485 40.0
No 726 60.0

NEVER HEARD OF INHALANTS

Q24G1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 77 6.4
Disagree 1134 93.6

NEVER USE INHALANTS

Q24G2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 843 69.6
Disagree 368 30.4

NORMALLY USE INHALANTS BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24G3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 10 0.8
No 1201 99.2

NORMALLY USE INHALANTS DURING SCHOOL


Q24G4 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 58 4.8
No 1153 95.2

NORMALLY USE INHALANTS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24G5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 32 2.6
No 1179 97.4

NORMALLY USE INHALANTS ON WEEKENDS

Q24G6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 68 5.6
No 1143 94.4

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER HEARD OF MARIJUANA

Q24H1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 59 4.9
Disagree 1152 95.1

NEVER USE MARIJUANA

Q24H2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 766 63.3
Disagree 445 36.7

NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24H3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 16 1.3
No 1195 98.7

NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA DURING SCHOOL

Q24H4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 14 1.2
No 1197 98.8

NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA AFTER SCHOOL


Q24H5 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 51 4.2
No 1160 95.8

NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA ON WEEKENDS

Q24H6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 207 17.1
No 1004 82.9

NEVER HEARD OF COCAINE

Q24I1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 76 6.3
Disagree 1135 93.7

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER USE COCAINE

Q24I2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 939 77.5
Disagree 272 22.5

NORMALLY USE COCAINE BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24I3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 2 0.2
No 1209 99.8

NORMALLY USE COCAINE DURING SCHOOL

Q24I4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 6 0.5
No 1205 99.5

NORMALLY USE COCAINE AFTER SCHOOL

Q24I5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 3 0.2
No 1208 99.8

NORMALLY USE COCAINE ON WEEKENDS


Q24I6 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 27 2.2
No 1184 97.8

NEVER HEARD OF CRACK

Q24J1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 87 7.2
Disagree 1124 92.8

NEVER USE CRACK

Q24J2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 933 77.0
Disagree 278 23.0

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE CRACK BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24J3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
No 1211 100.0

NORMALLY USE CRACK DURING SCHOOL

Q24J4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 6 0.5
No 1205 99.5

NORMALLY USE CRACK AFTER SCHOOL

Q24J5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 2 0.2
No 1209 99.8

NORMALLY USE CRACK ON WEEKENDS

Q24J6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 18 1.5
No 1193 98.5

NEVER HEARD OF HALLUCINOGENS

Q24L1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 179 14.8
Disagree 1032 85.2

NEVER USE HALLUCINOGENS

Q24L2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 831 68.6
Disagree 380 31.4

NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24L3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 1 0.1
No 1210 99.9

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS DURING SCHOOL

Q24L4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 2 0.2
No 1209 99.8

NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24L5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 2 0.2
No 1209 99.8

NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS ON WEEKENDS

Q24L6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 33 2.7
No 1178 97.3

NEVER HEARD OF UPPERS

Q24M1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 231 19.1
Disagree 980 80.9

NEVER USE UPPERS


Q24M2 Frequency Percent
------------------------------
Agree 739 61.0
Disagree 472 39.0

NORMALLY USE UPPERS BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24M3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 17 1.4
No 1194 98.6

NORMALLY USE UPPERS DURING SCHOOL

Q24M4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 20 1.7
No 1191 98.3

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE UPPERS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24M5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 19 1.6
No 1192 98.4

NORMALLY USE UPPERS ON WEEKENDS

Q24M6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 45 3.7
No 1166 96.3

NEVER HEARD OF DOWNERS

Q24N1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 231 19.1
Disagree 980 80.9

NEVER USE DOWNERS

Q24N2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 747 61.7
Disagree 464 38.3

NORMALLY USE DOWNERS BEFORE SCHOOL


Q24N3 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 8 0.7
No 1203 99.3

NORMALLY USE DOWNERS DURING SCHOOL

Q24N4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 11 0.9
No 1200 99.1

NORMALLY USE DOWNERS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24N5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 16 1.3
No 1195 98.7

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE DOWNERS ON WEEKENDS

Q24N6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 32 2.6
No 1179 97.4

NEVER HEARD OF STEROIDS

Q24O1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 122 10.1
Disagree 1089 89.9

NEVER USE STEROIDS

Q24O2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 887 73.2
Disagree 324 26.8

NORMALLY USE STEROIDS BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24O3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 4 0.3
No 1207 99.7

NORMALLY USE STEROIDS DURING SCHOOL


Q24O4 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 7 0.6
No 1204 99.4

NORMALLY USE STEROIDS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24O5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 8 0.7
No 1203 99.3

NORMALLY USE STEROIDS ON WEEKENDS

Q24O6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 12 1.0
No 1199 99.0

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER HEARD OF ECSTASY

Q24P1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 308 25.4
Disagree 903 74.6

NEVER USE ECSTASY

Q24P2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 694 57.3
Disagree 517 42.7

NORMALLY USE ECSTASY BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24P3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 1 0.1
No 1210 99.9

NORMALLY USE ECSTASY DURING SCHOOL

Q24P4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 3 0.2
No 1208 99.8

NORMALLY USE ECSTASY AFTER SCHOOL


Q24P5 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
No 1211 100.0

NORMALLY USE ECSTASY ON WEEKENDS

Q24P6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 28 2.3
No 1183 97.7

NEVER HEARD OF ECSTASY

Q24Q1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 332 27.4
Disagree 879 72.6

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER USE ROACH

Q24Q2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 636 52.5
Disagree 575 47.5

NORMALLY USE ROACH BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24Q3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 1 0.1
No 1210 99.9

NORMALLY USE ROACH DURING SCHOOL

Q24Q4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 3 0.2
No 1208 99.8

NORMALLY USE ROACH AFTER SCHOOL

Q24Q5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 10 0.8
No 1201 99.2

NORMALLY USE ROACH ON WEEKENDS


Q24Q6 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 55 4.5
No 1156 95.5

AMOUNT OF BEER AT ONE TIME

Q25A Frequency Percent


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Never drink this 421 36.6
12+ drinks 126 11.0
9-11 drinks 47 4.1
5-8 drinks 116 10.1
3-4 drinks 124 10.8
2 drinks 83 7.2
1 drink 127 11.1
< 1 drink 105 9.1

Frequency Missing = 62

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AMOUNT OF WINE COOLERS AT ONE TIME

Q25B Frequency Percent


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Never drink this 426 37.7
12+ drinks 111 9.8
9-11 drinks 60 5.3
5-8 drinks 101 8.9
3-4 drinks 144 12.7
2 drinks 104 9.2
1 drink 115 10.2
< 1 drink 70 6.2

Frequency Missing = 80

AMOUNT OF WINE AT ONE TIME

Q25C Frequency Percent


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Never drink this 544 48.0
12+ drinks 77 6.8
9-11 drinks 35 3.1
5-8 drinks 45 4.0
3-4 drinks 82 7.2
2 drinks 97 8.6
1 drink 144 12.7
< 1 drink 109 9.6

Frequency Missing = 78

AMOUNT OF LIQUOR AT ONE TIME

Q25D Frequency Percent


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Never drink this 527 46.6
12+ drinks 88 7.8
9-11 drinks 44 3.9
5-8 drinks 81 7.2
3-4 drinks 121 10.7
2 drinks 90 8.0
1 drink 92 8.1
< 1 drink 88 7.8

Frequency Missing = 80

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

BEERS, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME

Q26A Frequency Percent


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Never drink this 362 37.8
Never 5+ at time 184 19.2
Every day 9 0.9
Several times/wk 53 5.5
Several times/mo 138 14.4
About once/month 78 8.2
< once/month 69 7.2
< once/year 64 6.7

Frequency Missing = 254

WINE COOLERS, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME

Q26B Frequency Percent


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Never drink this 359 38.0
Never 5+ at time 176 18.6
Every day 4 0.4
Several times/wk 50 5.3
Several times/mo 110 11.6
About once/month 86 9.1
< once/month 90 9.5
< once/year 70 7.4

Frequency Missing = 266

WINE, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME

Q26C Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 441 46.8
Never 5+ at time 155 16.5
Every day 2 0.2
Several times/wk 40 4.2
Several times/mo 70 7.4
About once/month 76 8.1
< once/month 73 7.7
< once/year 85 9.0

Frequency Missing = 269

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

LIQUOR, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME

Q26D Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 425 45.0
Never 5+ at time 140 14.8
Every day 5 0.5
Several times/wk 43 4.6
Several times/mo 115 12.2
About once/month 78 8.3
< once/month 63 6.7
< once/year 75 7.9

Frequency Missing = 267

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM HOME

Q27A Frequency Percent


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Do not Drink 817 87.4
Never 56 6.0
Seldom 5 0.5
Most of the Time 14 1.5
Always 43 4.6

Frequency Missing = 276

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM FRIENDS

Q27B Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Do not Drink 283 25.5
Never 166 15.0
Seldom 173 15.6
Most of the Time 293 26.4
Always 194 17.5
Frequency Missing = 102

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM A STORE

Q27C Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Do not Drink 287 26.0
Never 460 41.6
Seldom 139 12.6
Most of the Time 132 11.9
Always 87 7.9

Frequency Missing = 106

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT PARTIES

Q27D Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Do not Drink 281 25.4
Never 178 16.1
Seldom 142 12.8
Most of the Time 241 21.8
Always 265 23.9

Frequency Missing = 104

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM OTHER

Q27E Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Do not Drink 299 27.7
Never 318 29.4
Seldom 175 16.2
Most of the Time 143 13.2
Always 146 13.5

Frequency Missing = 130

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE TOBACCO

Q28A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 317 32.7
Somewhat 350 36.1
Not very 188 19.4
Not at all 58 6.0
Don't know 57 5.9

Frequency Missing = 241


DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE ALCOHOL

Q28B Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 400 41.7
Somewhat 364 38.0
Not very 122 12.7
Not at all 34 3.5
Don't know 39 4.1

Frequency Missing = 252

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE INHALANTS

Q28C Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 682 71.5
Somewhat 168 17.6
Not very 34 3.6
Not at all 17 1.8
Don't know 53 5.6

Frequency Missing = 257

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE MARIJUANA

Q28D Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 633 67.3
Somewhat 172 18.3
Not very 60 6.4
Not at all 43 4.6
Don't know 33 3.5

Frequency Missing = 270

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE COCAINE

Q28E Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 817 86.5
Somewhat 64 6.8
Not very 8 0.8
Not at all 13 1.4
Don't know 42 4.4

Frequency Missing = 267


DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE CRACK

Q28F Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 817 87.4
Somewhat 56 6.0
Not very 5 0.5
Not at all 14 1.5
Don't know 43 4.6

Frequency Missing = 276

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE ECSTASY

Q28G Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 672 71.5
Somewhat 81 8.6
Not very 21 2.2
Not at all 20 2.1
Don't know 146 15.5

Frequency Missing = 271

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE STEROIDS

Q28H Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 672 71.1
Somewhat 151 16.0
Not very 37 3.9
Not at all 14 1.5
Don't know 71 7.5

Frequency Missing = 266

DAYS SKIPPED SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29A Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 662 58.7
1 day 152 13.5
2-3 days 165 14.6
4-9 days 96 8.5
10+ days 53 4.7

Frequency Missing = 83
DAYS ILL SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29B Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 314 27.9
1 day 215 19.1
2-3 days 374 33.2
4-9 days 187 16.6
10+ days 35 3.1

Frequency Missing = 86

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

OTHER DAYS MISSED SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29C Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 406 36.5
1 day 342 30.8
2-3 days 261 23.5
4-9 days 85 7.7
10+ days 17 1.5

Frequency Missing = 100

SENT TO PRINCIPAL/DEAN SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29D Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 909 80.7
1 day 101 9.0
2-3 days 63 5.6
4-9 days 32 2.8
10+ days 22 2.0

Frequency Missing = 84

SOMEONE CALLED HOME SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29E Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 971 86.1
1 day 89 7.9
2-3 days 32 2.8
4-9 days 25 2.2
10+ days 11 1.0

Frequency Missing = 83
IN TROUBLE FOR DRINKING SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29F Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1088 97.8
1 day 13 1.2
2-3 days 4 0.4
4-9 days 3 0.3
10+ days 5 0.4

Frequency Missing = 98

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

IN TROUBLE FOR DRUG USE SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29G Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1082 97.6
1 day 16 1.4
2-3 days 3 0.3
4-9 days 4 0.4
10+ days 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 102

DAYS SKIPPED IN PAST MONTH

Q30A Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 798 72.5
1 day 166 15.1
2-3 days 101 9.2
4-9 days 24 2.2
10+ days 11 1.0

Frequency Missing = 111

DAYS ILL IN PAST MONTH

Q30B Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 678 64.0
1 day 201 19.0
2-3 days 140 13.2
4-9 days 37 3.5
10+ days 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 151


OTHER DAYS MISSED IN PAST MONTH

Q30C Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 762 71.3
1 day 192 18.0
2-3 days 90 8.4
4-9 days 23 2.2
10+ days 2 0.2

Frequency Missing = 142

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

SENT TO PRINCIPAL/DEAN IN PAST MONTH

Q30D Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 985 90.5
1 day 62 5.7
2-3 days 24 2.2
4-9 days 8 0.7
10+ days 9 0.8

Frequency Missing = 123

SOMEONE CALLED HOME IN PAST MONTH

Q30E Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1016 93.5
1 day 35 3.2
2-3 days 21 1.9
4-9 days 8 0.7
10+ days 7 0.6

Frequency Missing = 124

CLASS DAYS DRUNK ON ALCOHOL SINCE SEPT

Q31A Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 997 88.9
1 day 55 4.9
2-3 days 42 3.7
4-9 days 9 0.8
10+ days 18 1.6

Frequency Missing = 90
CLASS DAYS HIGH ON MARIJUANA SINCE SEPT

Q31B Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1028 92.9
1 day 33 3.0
2-3 days 22 2.0
4-9 days 9 0.8
10+ days 15 1.4

Frequency Missing = 104

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CLASS DAYS HIGH ON INHALANTS SINCE SEPT

Q31C Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1061 95.5
1 day 25 2.3
2-3 days 15 1.4
4-9 days 5 0.5
10+ days 5 0.5

Frequency Missing = 100

CLASS DAYS HIGH ON OTHER DRUG(S)

Q31D Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1052 94.8
1 day 21 1.9
2-3 days 17 1.5
4-9 days 9 0.8
10+ days 11 1.0

Frequency Missing = 101

TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS BECAUSE OF DRINKING

Q32A Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 999 90.2
1 time 58 5.2
2-3 times 38 3.4
4-9 times 9 0.8
10+ times 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 103


DRIVEN A CAR AFTER A GOOD BIT TO DRINK

Q32B Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 924 84.1
1 time 69 6.3
2-3 times 72 6.6
4-9 times 15 1.4
10+ times 19 1.7

Frequency Missing = 112

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CRITICIZED BY DATE BECAUSE OF DRINKING

Q32C Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 999 91.3
1 time 41 3.7
2-3 times 30 2.7
4-9 times 10 0.9
10+ times 14 1.3

Frequency Missing = 117

TROUBLE WITH POLICE BECAUSE OF DRINKING

Q32D Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 1031 94.4
1 time 33 3.0
2-3 times 14 1.3
4-9 times 7 0.6
10+ times 7 0.6

Frequency Missing = 119

TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS BECAUSE OF DRUG USE

Q32E Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 1041 94.3
1 time 37 3.4
2-3 times 18 1.6
4-9 times 2 0.2
10+ times 6 0.5

Frequency Missing = 107


DRIVEN A CAR WHILE HIGH FROM DRUGS

Q32F Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 1004 92.3
1 time 28 2.6
2-3 times 27 2.5
4-9 times 12 1.1
10+ times 17 1.6

Frequency Missing = 123

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CRITICIZED BY DATE BECAUSE OF DRUG USE

Q32G Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 1035 94.8
1 time 28 2.6
2-3 times 16 1.5
4-9 times 5 0.5
10+ times 8 0.7

Frequency Missing = 119

TROUBLE WITH POLICE BECAUSE OF DRUG USE

Q32H Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 1056 97.1
1 time 20 1.8
2-3 times 6 0.6
4-9 times 2 0.2
10+ times 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 123

ALCOHOL USE AT PARTIES THIS SCHOOL YEAR

Q33A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never 296 26.4
Seldom 130 11.6
Half the time 83 7.4
Most of the time 158 14.1
Always 309 27.6
Don't know 28 2.5
Didn't attend 116 10.4
Frequency Missing = 91

DRUG USE AT PARTIES THIS SCHOOL YEAR

Q33B Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never 480 43.2
Seldom 135 12.2
Half the time 103 9.3
Most of the time 103 9.3
Always 123 11.1
Don't know 54 4.9
Didn't attend 113 10.2

Frequency Missing = 100

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

SOUGHT HELP FOR DRUG/ALCOHOL PROBLEM

Q34 Frequency Percent


-------------------------
Yes 70 7.0
No 936 93.0

Frequency Missing = 205

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Q35A Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 380 34.7
No 714 65.3

Frequency Missing = 117

WOULD SEEK HELP OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL

Q35B Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 356 32.9
No 726 67.1

Frequency Missing = 129

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM OTHER COUNSELOR

Q35C Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 406 37.5
No 678 62.5
Frequency Missing = 127

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM PARENTS

Q35D Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 526 49.3
No 541 50.7

Frequency Missing = 144

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM A MEDICAL DOCTOR

Q35E Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 398 37.2
No 671 62.8

Frequency Missing = 142

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM FRIENDS

Q35F Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 808 76.1
No 254 23.9

Frequency Missing = 149

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM ANOTHER ADULT

Q35G Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 619 57.0
No 467 43.0

Frequency Missing = 125

WOULD NOT SEEK HELP

Q35H Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 219 21.0
No 825 79.0
Frequency Missing = 167

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--HEALTH CLASS

Q36A Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 429 41.1
No 615 58.9

Frequency Missing = 167

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--ASSEMBLY PROGRAM

Q36B Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 556 53.9
No 476 46.1

Frequency Missing = 179

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Q36C Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 185 18.0
No 840 82.0

Frequency Missing = 186

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--SCIENCE CLASS

Q36D Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 307 30.0
No 716 70.0

Frequency Missing = 188

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS

Q36E Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 110 10.7
No 922 89.3
Frequency Missing = 179

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--DRUG RAP SESSION

Q36F Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 183 17.9
No 837 82.1

Frequency Missing = 191

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--INVITED SCHOOL GUEST

Q36G Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 318 30.8
No 715 69.2

Frequency Missing = 178

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--OTHER SCHOOL SOURCE

Q36H Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 286 28.1
No 730 71.9

Frequency Missing = 195

PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS DRINKING BEER

Q37A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Strong disappro 658 59.8
Mild disapprove 168 15.3
Neither 108 9.8
Mildly approve 31 2.8
Strongly approve 17 1.5
Don't know 118 10.7

Frequency Missing = 111

PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS USING MARIJUANA


Q37B Frequency Percent
--------------------------------------
Strong disappro 906 84.6
Mild disapprove 33 3.1
Neither 22 2.1
Mildly approve 4 0.4
Strongly approve 17 1.6
Don't know 89 8.3

Frequency Missing = 140

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B1: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> ALL STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 59.1% 31.7% 11.0% 16.4% 40.9%
GRADE 7 43.1% 20.6% 8.3% 14.2% 56.9%
GRADE 8 61.0% 27.7% 15.4% 17.9% 39.0%
GRADE 9 58.2% 30.4% 11.4% 16.3% 41.8%
GRADE 10 63.7% 35.1% 11.9% 16.7% 36.3%
GRADE 11 65.5% 35.5% 10.3% 19.7% 34.5%
GRADE 12 66.0% 44.9% 8.3% 12.8% 34.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 74.0% 40.5% 18.6% 14.9% 26.0%
GRADE 7 55.9% 26.5% 13.2% 16.2% 44.1%
GRADE 8 74.7% 38.1% 26.3% 10.3% 25.3%
GRADE 9 78.3% 38.0% 20.2% 20.2% 21.7%
GRADE 10 78.4% 47.3% 16.2% 15.0% 21.6%
GRADE 11 78.7% 46.5% 18.3% 13.9% 21.3%
GRADE 12 78.8% 50.6% 16.7% 11.5% 21.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 22.8% 6.4% 5.6% 10.8% 77.2%
GRADE 7 29.4% 14.7% 8.8% 5.9% 70.6%
GRADE 8 29.7% 7.2% 5.6% 16.9% 70.3%
GRADE 9 25.2% 5.3% 6.5% 13.4% 74.8%
GRADE 10 21.0% 4.2% 5.4% 11.4% 79.0%
GRADE 11 14.0% 2.5% 2.5% 9.0% 86.0%
GRADE 12 14.7% 3.8% 3.8% 7.1% 85.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 28.1% 14.0% 8.0% 6.1% 71.9%
GRADE 7 14.7% 7.8% 2.5% 4.4% 85.3%
GRADE 8 26.2% 13.3% 5.1% 7.7% 73.8%
GRADE 9 27.1% 14.1% 8.4% 4.6% 72.9%
GRADE 10 36.3% 15.5% 13.7% 7.1% 63.7%
GRADE 11 33.5% 15.8% 7.9% 9.9% 66.5%
GRADE 12 34.0% 18.6% 12.2% 3.2% 66.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 23.6% 11.6% 6.5% 5.5% 76.4%
GRADE 7 9.4% 5.4% 1.5% 2.5% 90.6%
GRADE 8 21.8% 10.9% 4.1% 6.7% 78.2%
GRADE 9 24.5% 12.3% 6.9% 5.4% 75.5%
GRADE 10 28.3% 11.4% 10.8% 6.0% 71.7%
GRADE 11 31.1% 13.8% 7.7% 9.7% 68.9%
GRADE 12 28.8% 17.0% 9.2% 2.6% 71.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 9.8% 3.6% 3.1% 3.1% 90.2%
GRADE 7 3.9% 1.5% * % 1.9% 96.1%
GRADE 8 7.7% 1.5% 2.6% 3.6% 92.3%
GRADE 9 13.3% 6.1% 4.5% 2.7% 86.7%
GRADE 10 11.4% 3.4% 5.7% 2.3% 88.6%
GRADE 11 14.2% 5.4% 2.9% 5.9% 85.8%
GRADE 12 7.3% 3.0% 1.8% 2.4% 92.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.5% 1.6% 1.6% 1.3% 95.5%
GRADE 7 5.9% 2.5% 2.0% 1.5% 94.1%
GRADE 8 6.8% 2.6% 1.0% 3.1% 93.2%
GRADE 9 2.7% 1.1% 1.5% * % 97.3%
GRADE 10 4.2% 0.6% 2.4% 1.2% 95.8%
GRADE 11 3.9% 1.5% 1.5% 1.0% 96.1%
GRADE 12 3.9% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 96.1%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 4.1% 1.3% 1.5% 1.3% 95.9%
GRADE 7 5.4% 2.0% 2.0% 1.5% 94.6%
GRADE 8 6.3% 2.6% 0.5% 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 9 2.3% 0.8% 1.5% * % 97.7%
GRADE 10 3.6% * % 2.4% 1.2% 96.4%
GRADE 11 3.5% 1.0% 1.5% 1.0% 96.5%
GRADE 12 3.9% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 96.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 2.4% 0.9% 0.6% 0.8% 97.6%
GRADE 7 3.9% 2.5% * % 1.0% 96.1%
GRADE 8 3.6% 1.0% 1.6% 1.0% 96.4%
GRADE 9 1.5% 0.8% 0.8% * % 98.5%
GRADE 10 2.4% 0.6% 0.6% 1.2% 97.6%
GRADE 11 1.0% * % * % * % 99.0%
GRADE 12 1.9% * % * % 1.9% 98.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 4.6% 1.8% 1.6% 1.2% 95.4%
GRADE 7 1.5% * % * % 1.0% 98.5%
GRADE 8 3.6% 1.0% 1.6% 1.0% 96.4%
GRADE 9 4.2% 1.9% 1.5% 0.8% 95.8%
GRADE 10 6.0% 1.8% 2.4% 1.8% 94.0%
GRADE 11 7.0% 3.0% 2.0% 2.0% 93.0%
GRADE 12 5.8% 2.6% 2.6% 0.6% 94.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 9.6% 2.7% 3.3% 3.7% 90.4%
GRADE 7 2.5% 1.5% * % * % 97.5%
GRADE 8 8.2% 2.6% 2.6% 3.1% 91.8%
GRADE 9 6.2% 2.7% 2.3% 1.2% 93.8%
GRADE 10 15.9% 1.8% 7.3% 6.7% 84.1%
GRADE 11 12.7% 3.0% 3.0% 6.6% 87.3%
GRADE 12 15.6% 4.5% 5.2% 5.8% 84.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 5.9% 1.6% 1.8% 2.5% 94.1%
GRADE 7 3.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 97.0%
GRADE 8 4.7% 2.1% 0.5% 2.1% 95.3%
GRADE 9 4.3% 1.6% 1.9% 0.8% 95.7%
GRADE 10 7.3% 1.2% 2.4% 3.6% 92.7%
GRADE 11 8.0% 1.0% 2.5% 4.5% 92.0%
GRADE 12 9.7% 3.2% 2.6% 3.9% 90.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 3.1% 0.8% 0.8% 1.4% 96.9%
GRADE 7 4.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.6%
GRADE 8 6.3% 0.5% 1.6% 4.2% 93.8%
GRADE 9 1.9% * % 0.8% 0.8% 98.1%
GRADE 10 1.8% 1.2% 0.6% * % 98.2%
GRADE 11 2.0% * % * % 1.5% 98.0%
GRADE 12 2.0% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 98.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 3.7% 1.0% 1.4% 1.3% 96.3%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 99.5%
GRADE 8 2.1% 1.0% 0.5% 0.5% 97.9%
GRADE 9 3.1% 1.5% 0.8% 0.8% 96.9%
GRADE 10 5.4% 1.8% 3.0% 0.6% 94.6%
GRADE 11 6.5% 0.5% 1.5% 4.5% 93.5%
GRADE 12 5.8% 0.6% 3.9% 1.3% 94.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 7.8% 3.4% 2.1% 2.3% 92.2%
GRADE 7 2.0% 2.0% * % * % 98.0%
GRADE 8 10.8% 5.2% 2.6% 3.1% 89.2%
GRADE 9 8.0% 3.4% 2.3% 2.3% 92.0%
GRADE 10 6.5% 3.0% 1.8% 1.8% 93.5%
GRADE 11 7.4% 2.5% 1.5% 3.5% 92.6%
GRADE 12 12.8% 4.5% 5.1% 3.2% 87.2%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B2: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> MALE STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 64.8% 38.0% 10.0% 16.8% 35.2%
GRADE 7 51.6% 25.8% 9.7% 16.1% 48.4%
GRADE 8 67.0% 33.0% 12.6% 21.4% 33.0%
GRADE 9 63.9% 41.2% 10.9% 11.8% 36.1%
GRADE 10 68.1% 46.4% 7.2% 14.5% 31.9%
GRADE 11 66.7% 35.4% 8.3% 22.9% 33.3%
GRADE 12 75.0% 51.5% 10.3% 13.2% 25.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 77.6% 44.2% 17.5% 15.9% 22.4%
GRADE 7 67.7% 34.4% 14.0% 19.4% 32.3%
GRADE 8 79.6% 39.8% 25.2% 14.6% 20.4%
GRADE 9 81.5% 39.5% 19.3% 22.7% 18.5%
GRADE 10 76.8% 50.7% 11.6% 14.5% 23.2%
GRADE 11 78.1% 51.0% 14.6% 12.5% 21.9%
GRADE 12 80.9% 55.9% 17.6% 7.4% 19.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 26.8% 8.0% 7.1% 11.7% 73.2%
GRADE 7 36.6% 17.2% 10.8% 8.6% 63.4%
GRADE 8 28.2% 6.8% 5.8% 15.5% 71.8%
GRADE 9 29.4% 8.4% 7.6% 13.4% 70.6%
GRADE 10 21.7% 4.3% 7.2% 10.1% 78.3%
GRADE 11 18.8% 4.2% 4.2% 10.4% 81.3%
GRADE 12 23.2% 5.8% 7.2% 10.1% 76.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 33.6% 17.3% 8.8% 7.5% 66.4%
GRADE 7 20.4% 10.8% 3.2% 6.5% 79.6%
GRADE 8 34.0% 19.4% 3.9% 10.7% 66.0%
GRADE 9 33.9% 18.6% 11.0% 4.2% 66.1%
GRADE 10 43.5% 13.0% 21.7% 8.7% 56.5%
GRADE 11 36.5% 17.7% 7.3% 11.5% 63.5%
GRADE 12 36.2% 24.6% 8.7% 2.9% 63.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 29.8% 15.5% 7.8% 6.5% 70.2%
GRADE 7 14.1% 7.6% 3.3% 3.3% 85.9%
GRADE 8 30.1% 17.5% 2.9% 9.7% 69.9%
GRADE 9 32.5% 17.9% 9.4% 5.1% 67.5%
GRADE 10 36.2% 10.1% 18.8% 7.2% 63.8%
GRADE 11 33.3% 16.1% 7.5% 9.7% 66.7%
GRADE 12 34.3% 23.9% 7.5% 3.0% 65.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 12.4% 4.1% 4.1% 4.1% 87.6%
GRADE 7 7.5% 3.2% 1.1% 3.2% 92.5%
GRADE 8 11.7% 2.9% 1.9% 6.8% 88.3%
GRADE 9 15.1% 6.7% 6.7% 1.7% 84.9%
GRADE 10 14.1% * % 9.9% 4.2% 85.9%
GRADE 11 15.5% 5.2% 4.1% 6.2% 84.5%
GRADE 12 9.3% 5.3% 1.3% 2.7% 90.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 5.9% 2.4% 1.8% 1.6% 94.1%
GRADE 7 7.5% 3.2% 2.2% 2.2% 92.5%
GRADE 8 7.8% 2.9% 1.0% 3.9% 92.2%
GRADE 9 3.4% 1.7% 1.7% * % 96.6%
GRADE 10 5.8% 1.4% 2.9% 1.4% 94.2%
GRADE 11 6.3% 3.1% 2.1% 1.0% 93.8%
GRADE 12 4.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.6%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 5.1% 1.7% 1.8% 1.7% 94.9%
GRADE 7 6.5% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 93.5%
GRADE 8 7.8% 2.9% 1.0% 3.9% 92.2%
GRADE 9 2.5% 0.8% 1.7% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 4.3% * % 2.9% 1.4% 95.7%
GRADE 11 5.2% 2.1% 2.1% 1.0% 94.8%
GRADE 12 4.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 3.3% 1.3% 0.9% 1.1% 96.7%
GRADE 7 5.4% 3.2% 1.1% 1.1% 94.6%
GRADE 8 4.9% 1.0% 2.0% 2.0% 95.1%
GRADE 9 1.7% 0.8% 0.8% * % 98.3%
GRADE 10 4.3% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 95.7%
GRADE 11 1.0% 1.0% * % * % 99.0%
GRADE 12 2.9% * % * % 2.9% 97.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 7.2% 2.9% 2.4% 1.8% 92.8%
GRADE 7 1.1% * % * % 1.1% 98.9%
GRADE 8 5.8% 1.9% 2.9% 1.0% 94.2%
GRADE 9 5.9% 2.5% 1.7% 1.7% 94.1%
GRADE 10 8.8% 2.9% 2.9% 2.9% 91.2%
GRADE 11 11.7% 5.3% 3.2% 3.2% 88.3%
GRADE 12 11.8% 5.9% 4.4% 1.5% 88.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 10.9% 3.0% 3.5% 4.5% 89.1%
GRADE 7 3.3% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 96.7%
GRADE 8 10.7% 3.9% 2.9% 3.9% 89.3%
GRADE 9 6.9% 2.6% 2.6% 1.7% 93.1%
GRADE 10 19.4% 1.5% 10.4% 7.5% 80.6%
GRADE 11 15.1% 3.2% 2.2% 9.7% 84.9%
GRADE 12 14.7% 5.9% 4.4% 4.4% 85.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 7.2% 2.0% 1.7% 3.5% 92.8%
GRADE 7 2.2% * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
GRADE 8 6.9% 3.9% * % 2.9% 93.1%
GRADE 9 6.1% 1.7% 3.5% 0.9% 93.9%
GRADE 10 8.8% 1.5% 1.5% 5.9% 91.2%
GRADE 11 10.6% 1.1% 2.1% 7.4% 89.4%
GRADE 12 10.3% 4.4% 2.9% 2.9% 89.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 6.1% 1.3% 1.8% 2.9% 93.9%
GRADE 7 7.5% 1.1% 3.2% 3.2% 92.5%
GRADE 8 10.8% 1.0% 2.9% 6.9% 89.2%
GRADE 9 4.2% 0.8% 1.7% 1.7% 95.8%
GRADE 10 4.3% 2.9% 1.4% * % 95.7%
GRADE 11 4.2% 1.1% * % 3.2% 95.8%
GRADE 12 4.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 4.8% 1.5% 1.7% 1.7% 95.2%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 1.0% 1.0% * % * % 99.0%
GRADE 9 5.9% 3.4% 0.8% 1.7% 94.1%
GRADE 10 8.8% 2.9% 4.4% 1.5% 91.2%
GRADE 11 7.4% 1.1% 1.1% 5.3% 92.6%
GRADE 12 7.4% * % 5.9% 1.5% 92.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 9.4% 5.5% 2.0% 1.8% 90.6%
GRADE 7 4.3% 4.3% * % * % 95.7%
GRADE 8 12.7% 7.8% 2.9% 2.0% 87.3%
GRADE 9 12.8% 6.8% 3.4% 2.6% 87.2%
GRADE 10 5.8% 2.9% 1.4% 1.4% 94.2%
GRADE 11 6.3% 2.1% 1.0% 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 12 13.0% 8.7% 2.9% 1.4% 87.0%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B3: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> FEMALE STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 54.4% 26.4% 11.9% 16.0% 45.6%
GRADE 7 35.5% 15.5% 7.3% 12.7% 64.5%
GRADE 8 54.9% 22.0% 18.7% 14.3% 45.1%
GRADE 9 53.8% 21.7% 11.9% 20.3% 46.2%
GRADE 10 60.8% 27.8% 15.5% 17.5% 39.2%
GRADE 11 64.5% 35.5% 12.1% 16.8% 35.5%
GRADE 12 59.1% 39.8% 6.8% 12.5% 40.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 71.1% 37.4% 19.4% 14.2% 28.9%
GRADE 7 45.5% 19.1% 12.7% 13.6% 54.5%
GRADE 8 70.0% 36.7% 27.8% 5.6% 30.0%
GRADE 9 76.2% 37.1% 21.0% 18.2% 23.8%
GRADE 10 79.2% 45.8% 17.7% 15.6% 20.8%
GRADE 11 79.2% 42.5% 21.7% 15.1% 20.8%
GRADE 12 77.3% 46.6% 15.9% 14.8% 22.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 19.4% 4.9% 4.3% 10.2% 80.6%
GRADE 7 22.7% 11.8% 7.3% 3.6% 77.3%
GRADE 8 31.9% 7.7% 5.5% 18.7% 68.1%
GRADE 9 21.8% 2.8% 5.6% 13.4% 78.2%
GRADE 10 20.8% 4.2% 4.2% 12.5% 79.2%
GRADE 11 9.6% 1.0% 1.0% 7.7% 90.4%
GRADE 12 8.0% 2.3% 1.1% 4.6% 92.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 23.5% 11.2% 7.2% 5.0% 76.5%
GRADE 7 10.0% 5.5% 1.8% 2.7% 90.0%
GRADE 8 17.6% 6.6% 6.6% 4.4% 82.4%
GRADE 9 21.7% 10.5% 6.3% 4.9% 78.3%
GRADE 10 30.9% 17.5% 7.2% 6.2% 69.1%
GRADE 11 30.8% 14.0% 8.4% 8.4% 69.2%
GRADE 12 32.2% 13.8% 14.9% 3.4% 67.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 18.5% 8.3% 5.4% 4.8% 81.5%
GRADE 7 5.5% 3.6% * % 1.8% 94.5%
GRADE 8 12.4% 3.4% 5.6% 3.4% 87.6%
GRADE 9 18.2% 7.7% 4.9% 5.6% 81.8%
GRADE 10 23.2% 12.6% 5.3% 5.3% 76.8%
GRADE 11 29.1% 11.7% 7.8% 9.7% 70.9%
GRADE 12 24.4% 11.6% 10.5% 2.3% 75.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 7.7% 3.2% 2.2% 2.3% 92.3%
GRADE 7 0.9% * % * % 0.9% 99.1%
GRADE 8 3.3% * % 3.3% * % 96.7%
GRADE 9 11.8% 5.6% 2.8% 3.5% 88.2%
GRADE 10 9.7% 5.8% 2.9% 1.0% 90.3%
GRADE 11 13.1% 5.6% 1.9% 5.6% 86.9%
GRADE 12 5.6% 1.1% 2.2% 2.2% 94.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 3.3% 1.0% 1.4% 1.0% 96.7%
GRADE 7 4.5% 1.8% 1.8% 0.9% 95.5%
GRADE 8 5.6% 2.2% 1.1% 2.2% 94.4%
GRADE 9 2.1% 0.7% 1.4% * % 97.9%
GRADE 10 3.1% * % 2.1% 1.0% 96.9%
GRADE 11 1.9% * % 0.9% 0.9% 98.1%
GRADE 12 3.5% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 96.5%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 3.2% 1.0% 1.3% 1.0% 96.8%
GRADE 7 4.5% 1.8% 1.8% 0.9% 95.5%
GRADE 8 4.5% 2.2% * % 2.2% 95.5%
GRADE 9 2.1% 0.7% 1.4% * % 97.9%
GRADE 10 3.1% * % 2.1% 1.0% 96.9%
GRADE 11 1.9% * % 0.9% 0.9% 98.1%
GRADE 12 3.5% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 96.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 1.6% 0.6% * % 0.6% 98.4%
GRADE 7 2.7% 1.8% * % 0.9% 97.3%
GRADE 8 2.2% 1.1% 1.1% * % 97.8%
GRADE 9 1.4% 0.7% 0.7% * % 98.6%
GRADE 10 1.0% * % * % 1.0% 99.0%
GRADE 11 0.9% * % * % 0.9% 99.1%
GRADE 12 1.2% * % * % 1.2% 98.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 2.4% 0.8% 1.0% 0.6% 97.6%
GRADE 7 1.8% 0.9% * % 0.9% 98.2%
GRADE 8 1.1% * % * % 1.1% 98.9%
GRADE 9 2.8% 1.4% 1.4% * % 97.2%
GRADE 10 4.2% 1.0% 2.1% 1.0% 95.8%
GRADE 11 2.9% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 97.1%
GRADE 12 1.2% * % 1.2% * % 98.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 8.3% 2.4% 2.9% 3.0% 91.7%
GRADE 7 1.9% 1.9% * % * % 98.1%
GRADE 8 5.6% 1.1% 2.2% 2.2% 94.4%
GRADE 9 5.6% 2.8% 2.1% 0.7% 94.4%
GRADE 10 12.6% 2.1% 4.2% 6.3% 87.4%
GRADE 11 10.6% 2.9% 3.8% 3.8% 89.4%
GRADE 12 16.3% 3.5% 5.8% 7.0% 83.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 4.6% 1.3% 1.7% 1.6% 95.4%
GRADE 7 3.7% 1.8% 1.8% * % 96.3%
GRADE 8 2.2% * % 1.1% 1.1% 97.8%
GRADE 9 2.8% 1.4% 0.7% 0.7% 97.2%
GRADE 10 5.2% 1.0% 2.1% 2.1% 94.8%
GRADE 11 5.7% 0.9% 2.8% 1.9% 94.3%
GRADE 12 9.3% 2.3% 2.3% 4.7% 90.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS * % * % * % * % 99.7%
GRADE 7 0.9% 0.9% * % * % 99.1%
GRADE 8 1.1% * % * % 1.1% 98.9%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 2.9% 0.6% 1.3% 1.0% 97.1%
GRADE 7 0.9% 0.9% * % * % 99.1%
GRADE 8 3.4% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 96.6%
GRADE 9 0.7% * % 0.7% * % 99.3%
GRADE 10 3.1% 1.0% 2.1% * % 96.9%
GRADE 11 5.7% * % 1.9% 3.8% 94.3%
GRADE 12 4.7% 1.2% 2.3% 1.2% 95.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 6.5% 1.6% 2.2% 2.7% 93.5%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 8.8% 2.2% 2.2% 4.4% 91.2%
GRADE 9 4.2% 0.7% 1.4% 2.1% 95.8%
GRADE 10 7.2% 3.1% 2.1% 2.1% 92.8%
GRADE 11 8.5% 2.8% 1.9% 3.8% 91.5%
GRADE 12 12.6% 1.1% 6.9% 4.6% 87.4%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B4: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> WHITE STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 67.1% 42.4% 11.7% 13.0% 32.9%
GRADE 7 53.4% 30.2% 12.1% 11.2% 46.6%
GRADE 8 68.6% 40.2% 17.6% 10.8% 31.4%
GRADE 9 64.8% 42.0% 10.5% 12.3% 35.2%
GRADE 10 67.3% 43.4% 12.4% 11.5% 32.7%
GRADE 11 76.2% 46.2% 11.5% 18.5% 23.8%
GRADE 12 72.1% 51.6% 7.4% 13.1% 27.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 76.4% 46.7% 18.0% 11.7% 23.6%
GRADE 7 57.8% 27.6% 16.4% 13.8% 42.2%
GRADE 8 75.2% 43.6% 23.8% 7.9% 24.8%
GRADE 9 81.5% 43.2% 21.0% 17.3% 18.5%
GRADE 10 79.5% 53.6% 17.0% 8.9% 20.5%
GRADE 11 83.1% 56.9% 13.8% 12.3% 16.9%
GRADE 12 78.7% 54.9% 16.4% 7.4% 21.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 25.4% 7.9% 5.6% 11.8% 74.6%
GRADE 7 33.6% 18.1% 11.2% 4.3% 66.4%
GRADE 8 35.3% 10.8% 3.9% 20.6% 64.7%
GRADE 9 30.9% 8.0% 7.4% 15.4% 69.1%
GRADE 10 24.8% 4.4% 6.2% 14.2% 75.2%
GRADE 11 16.3% 3.9% 1.6% 10.9% 83.7%
GRADE 12 12.3% 3.3% 3.3% 5.7% 87.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 31.6% 16.8% 9.0% 5.8% 68.4%
GRADE 7 12.1% 6.9% 3.4% 1.7% 87.9%
GRADE 8 32.4% 18.6% 3.9% 9.8% 67.6%
GRADE 9 28.6% 15.5% 9.3% 3.7% 71.4%
GRADE 10 44.2% 20.4% 17.7% 6.2% 55.8%
GRADE 11 40.0% 21.5% 6.9% 11.5% 60.0%
GRADE 12 33.1% 18.2% 12.4% 2.5% 66.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 26.4% 14.1% 7.0% 5.3% 73.6%
GRADE 7 6.0% 4.3% 1.7% * % 94.0%
GRADE 8 25.7% 14.9% 3.0% 7.9% 74.3%
GRADE 9 25.5% 13.7% 6.8% 5.0% 74.5%
GRADE 10 35.7% 16.1% 13.4% 6.3% 64.3%
GRADE 11 36.7% 18.8% 7.0% 10.9% 63.3%
GRADE 12 28.1% 16.5% 9.9% 1.7% 71.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 9.0% 3.7% 2.8% 2.5% 91.0%
GRADE 7 1.7% 0.9% 0.9% * % 98.3%
GRADE 8 6.9% 2.9% * % 3.9% 93.1%
GRADE 9 11.0% 4.9% 4.3% 1.8% 89.0%
GRADE 10 13.9% 4.3% 7.8% 1.7% 86.1%
GRADE 11 13.8% 6.2% 1.5% 6.2% 86.2%
GRADE 12 5.5% 2.4% 1.6% 1.6% 94.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.3% 1.5% 1.9% 0.9% 95.7%
GRADE 7 3.4% 0.9% 1.7% 0.9% 96.6%
GRADE 8 5.0% 2.0% 2.0% 1.0% 95.0%
GRADE 9 3.1% 1.9% 1.2% * % 96.9%
GRADE 10 6.3% 0.9% 3.6% 1.8% 93.8%
GRADE 11 5.4% 2.3% 2.3% 0.8% 94.6%
GRADE 12 3.3% 0.8% 0.8% 1.7% 96.7%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 3.8% 1.1% 1.8% 0.9% 96.2%
GRADE 7 3.5% 0.9% 1.7% 0.9% 96.5%
GRADE 8 4.0% 2.0% 1.0% 1.0% 96.0%
GRADE 9 2.5% 1.2% 1.2% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 5.4% * % 3.6% 1.8% 94.6%
GRADE 11 4.6% 1.5% 2.3% 0.8% 95.4%
GRADE 12 3.3% 0.8% 0.8% 1.7% 96.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 2.3% 0.8% 0.7% 0.8% 97.7%
GRADE 7 2.6% 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% 97.4%
GRADE 8 3.0% 1.0% 2.0% * % 97.0%
GRADE 9 1.9% 1.2% 0.6% * % 98.1%
GRADE 10 3.6% 0.9% 0.9% 1.8% 96.4%
GRADE 11 1.6% 0.8% * % 0.8% 98.4%
GRADE 12 1.7% * % * % 1.7% 98.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 5.8% 2.3% 2.2% 1.3% 94.2%
GRADE 7 1.7% 0.9% * % 0.9% 98.3%
GRADE 8 4.0% 1.0% 2.0% 1.0% 96.0%
GRADE 9 5.0% 2.5% 1.2% 1.2% 95.0%
GRADE 10 7.1% 2.7% 3.5% 0.9% 92.9%
GRADE 11 10.0% 3.8% 3.1% 3.1% 90.0%
GRADE 12 6.6% 2.5% 3.3% 0.8% 93.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 13.3% 3.3% 5.0% 5.0% 86.7%
GRADE 7 3.5% 2.7% 0.9% * % 96.5%
GRADE 8 11.9% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 88.1%
GRADE 9 8.2% 2.5% 3.8% 1.9% 91.8%
GRADE 10 21.2% 2.7% 10.6% 8.0% 78.8%
GRADE 11 17.8% 3.9% 4.7% 9.3% 82.2%
GRADE 12 18.2% 5.0% 6.6% 6.6% 81.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 8.1% 2.2% 2.4% 3.5% 91.9%
GRADE 7 3.5% 1.7% 0.9% 0.9% 96.5%
GRADE 8 6.9% 3.0% 1.0% 3.0% 93.1%
GRADE 9 5.0% 1.3% 2.5% 1.3% 95.0%
GRADE 10 9.8% 1.8% 3.6% 4.5% 90.2%
GRADE 11 12.3% 1.5% 3.8% 6.9% 87.7%
GRADE 12 11.6% 4.1% 2.5% 5.0% 88.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 3.4% 0.8% 0.9% 1.6% 96.6%
GRADE 7 6.0% 2.6% 2.6% 0.9% 94.0%
GRADE 8 7.9% * % 2.0% 5.9% 92.1%
GRADE 9 1.9% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 98.1%
GRADE 10 1.8% 0.9% 0.9% * % 98.2%
GRADE 11 3.1% 0.8% * % 2.3% 96.9%
GRADE 12 0.8% * % * % 0.8% 99.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 4.9% 1.2% 2.0% 1.6% 95.1%
GRADE 7 0.9% 0.9% * % * % 99.1%
GRADE 8 2.0% 1.0% 1.0% * % 98.0%
GRADE 9 4.3% 1.9% 1.2% 1.2% 95.7%
GRADE 10 6.3% 1.8% 4.5% * % 93.8%
GRADE 11 8.5% 0.8% 1.5% 6.2% 91.5%
GRADE 12 6.6% 0.8% 4.1% 1.7% 93.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 9.6% 4.0% 2.8% 2.7% 90.4%
GRADE 7 1.7% 1.7% * % * % 98.3%
GRADE 8 16.7% 6.9% 4.9% 4.9% 83.3%
GRADE 9 10.0% 5.0% 3.1% 1.9% 90.0%
GRADE 10 7.1% 2.7% 1.8% 2.7% 92.9%
GRADE 11 10.0% 3.8% 2.3% 3.8% 90.0%
GRADE 12 12.4% 4.1% 5.0% 3.3% 87.6%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B5: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> AFRICAN/AMERICAN STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 42.9% 9.9% 10.4% 22.5% 57.1%
GRADE 7 25.0% * % 3.1% 21.9% 75.0%
GRADE 8 48.7% 10.3% 12.8% 25.6% 51.3%
GRADE 9 44.2% 11.6% 11.6% 20.9% 55.8%
GRADE 10 47.4% 10.5% 10.5% 26.3% 52.6%
GRADE 11 56.7% 13.3% 16.7% 26.7% 43.3%
GRADE 12 31.6% 15.8% 5.3% 10.5% 68.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 78.6% 34.1% 19.2% 25.3% 21.4%
GRADE 7 53.1% 18.8% 12.5% 21.9% 46.9%
GRADE 8 84.6% 33.3% 35.9% 15.4% 15.4%
GRADE 9 81.4% 37.2% 11.6% 32.6% 18.6%
GRADE 10 84.2% 42.1% 5.3% 36.8% 15.8%
GRADE 11 90.0% 43.3% 26.7% 20.0% 10.0%
GRADE 12 78.9% 31.6% 15.8% 31.6% 21.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 17.0% 2.7% 4.9% 9.3% 83.0%
GRADE 7 9.4% 6.3% * % 3.1% 90.6%
GRADE 8 20.5% 5.1% 7.7% 7.7% 79.5%
GRADE 9 18.6% * % 4.7% 14.0% 81.4%
GRADE 10 15.8% 5.3% * % 10.5% 84.2%
GRADE 11 16.7% * % 6.7% 10.0% 83.3%
GRADE 12 21.1% * % 10.5% 10.5% 78.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 20.9% 8.2% 7.1% 5.5% 79.1%
GRADE 7 9.4% 3.1% * % 6.3% 90.6%
GRADE 8 17.9% 5.1% 10.3% 2.6% 82.1%
GRADE 9 16.3% 9.3% 4.7% 2.3% 83.7%
GRADE 10 21.1% 10.5% 5.3% 5.3% 78.9%
GRADE 11 36.7% 6.7% 16.7% 13.3% 63.3%
GRADE 12 31.6% 21.1% 5.3% 5.3% 68.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 19.1% 7.3% 6.2% 5.6% 80.9%
GRADE 7 6.3% 3.1% * % 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 8 15.8% 5.3% 7.9% 2.6% 84.2%
GRADE 9 16.3% 9.3% 4.7% 2.3% 83.7%
GRADE 10 21.1% 5.3% 5.3% 10.5% 78.9%
GRADE 11 37.9% 6.9% 17.2% 13.8% 62.1%
GRADE 12 23.5% 17.6% * % 5.9% 76.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 14.4% 4.8% 5.3% 4.3% 85.6%
GRADE 7 6.3% 3.1% * % 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 8 10.3% * % 7.7% 2.6% 89.7%
GRADE 9 14.0% 9.3% 4.7% * % 86.0%
GRADE 10 14.3% 4.8% 4.8% 4.8% 85.7%
GRADE 11 32.3% 6.5% 12.9% 12.9% 67.7%
GRADE 12 9.5% 4.8% * % 4.8% 90.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 1.7% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 98.3%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 5.3% 2.6% * % 2.6% 94.7%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 5.3% * % 5.3% * % 94.7%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 1.7% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 98.3%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 5.3% 2.6% * % 2.6% 94.7%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 5.3% * % 5.3% * % 94.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 1.1% * % * % 1.1% 98.9%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 2.6% * % * % 2.6% 97.4%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 5.3% * % * % 5.3% 94.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 1.7% * % 0.6% 1.1% 98.3%
GRADE 7 3.1% * % * % 3.1% 96.9%
GRADE 8 2.6% * % 2.6% * % 97.4%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 5.6% * % * % 5.6% 94.4%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 1.1% * % 0.6% 0.6% 98.9%
GRADE 7 3.1% * % * % 3.1% 96.9%
GRADE 8 2.6% * % 2.6% * % 97.4%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 4.4% 2.2% 0.6% 1.7% 95.6%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 2.6% 2.6% * % * % 97.4%
GRADE 9 2.3% * % * % 2.3% 97.7%
GRADE 10 5.3% 5.3% * % * % 94.7%
GRADE 11 3.3% * % * % 3.3% 96.7%
GRADE 12 21.1% 10.5% 5.3% 5.3% 78.9%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B6: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> MEXICAN/AMERICAN STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 45.0% 13.2% 8.5% 23.3% 55.0%
GRADE 7 34.8% 13.0% 4.3% 17.4% 65.2%
GRADE 8 53.7% 12.2% 12.2% 29.3% 46.3%
GRADE 9 46.3% 9.8% 12.2% 24.4% 53.7%
GRADE 10 52.6% 15.8% 5.3% 31.6% 47.4%
GRADE 11 37.5% 15.6% 3.1% 18.8% 62.5%
GRADE 12 60.0% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0% 40.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 60.1% 25.5% 18.6% 16.0% 39.9%
GRADE 7 54.3% 32.6% 6.5% 15.2% 45.7%
GRADE 8 58.5% 31.7% 14.6% 12.2% 41.5%
GRADE 9 63.4% 17.1% 26.8% 19.5% 36.6%
GRADE 10 68.4% 31.6% 15.8% 21.1% 31.6%
GRADE 11 54.8% 9.7% 32.3% 12.9% 45.2%
GRADE 12 80.0% 40.0% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 18.7% 4.3% 7.0% 7.5% 81.3%
GRADE 7 34.8% 13.0% 10.9% 10.9% 65.2%
GRADE 8 24.4% 2.4% 9.8% 12.2% 75.6%
GRADE 9 9.8% * % 4.9% 4.9% 90.2%
GRADE 10 15.8% * % 10.5% 5.3% 84.2%
GRADE 11 3.3% * % * % 3.3% 96.7%
GRADE 12 10.0% 10.0% * % * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 21.7% 7.4% 6.3% 7.9% 78.3%
GRADE 7 23.9% 13.0% 2.2% 8.7% 76.1%
GRADE 8 17.1% 4.9% 4.9% 7.3% 82.9%
GRADE 9 29.3% 9.8% 9.8% 9.8% 70.7%
GRADE 10 21.1% * % 10.5% 10.5% 78.9%
GRADE 11 9.4% 3.1% 3.1% 3.1% 90.6%
GRADE 12 40.0% 10.0% 20.0% 10.0% 60.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 19.0% 6.0% 6.5% 6.5% 81.0%
GRADE 7 17.8% 8.9% 2.2% 6.7% 82.2%
GRADE 8 17.1% 4.9% 4.9% 7.3% 82.9%
GRADE 9 27.5% 7.5% 10.0% 10.0% 72.5%
GRADE 10 15.8% * % 10.5% 5.3% 84.2%
GRADE 11 6.9% 3.4% 3.4% * % 93.1%
GRADE 12 40.0% 10.0% 20.0% 10.0% 60.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 9.8% 2.1% 2.6% 5.2% 90.2%
GRADE 7 6.5% * % * % 6.5% 93.5%
GRADE 8 9.5% * % 4.8% 4.8% 90.5%
GRADE 9 19.5% 7.3% 4.9% 7.3% 80.5%
GRADE 10 4.5% * % * % 4.5% 95.5%
GRADE 11 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 12 20.0% * % 10.0% 10.0% 80.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 6.3% 3.2% 1.6% 1.6% 93.7%
GRADE 7 15.2% 8.7% 4.3% 2.2% 84.8%
GRADE 8 7.3% 2.4% * % 4.9% 92.7%
GRADE 9 2.4% * % 2.4% * % 97.6%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 10.0% 10.0% * % * % 90.0%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 5.9% 2.7% 1.6% 1.6% 94.1%
GRADE 7 13.0% 6.5% 4.3% 2.2% 87.0%
GRADE 8 7.3% 2.4% * % 4.9% 92.7%
GRADE 9 2.4% * % 2.4% * % 97.6%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 10.0% 10.0% * % * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 3.7% 2.1% 0.5% 1.1% 96.3%
GRADE 7 10.9% 8.7% * % 2.2% 89.1%
GRADE 8 4.9% * % 2.4% 2.4% 95.1%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 1.1% 0.5% * % 0.5% 98.9%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 5.3% * % * % 5.3% 94.7%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 10.0% 10.0% * % * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 3.2% 1.6% * % 1.6% 96.8%
GRADE 7 2.2% * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
GRADE 8 2.4% 2.4% * % * % 97.6%
GRADE 9 2.4% 2.4% * % * % 97.6%
GRADE 10 5.6% * % * % 5.6% 94.4%
GRADE 11 3.4% * % * % 3.4% 96.6%
GRADE 12 10.0% 10.0% * % * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 2.1% 0.5% 1.1% 0.5% 97.9%
GRADE 7 4.3% * % 2.2% 2.2% 95.7%
GRADE 8 2.4% 2.4% * % * % 97.6%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 10.0% * % 10.0% * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 2.1% 0.5% 0.5% 1.1% 97.9%
GRADE 7 2.2% * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
GRADE 8 4.9% 2.4% * % 2.4% 95.1%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 10.0% * % 10.0% * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 1.1% 0.5% * % 0.5% 98.9%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 2.4% 2.4% * % * % 97.6%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 5.3% * % * % 5.3% 94.7%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 4.8% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6% 95.2%
GRADE 7 4.3% 4.3% * % * % 95.7%
GRADE 8 2.4% 2.4% * % * % 97.6%
GRADE 9 7.3% * % 2.4% 4.9% 92.7%
GRADE 10 5.3% * % 5.3% * % 94.7%
GRADE 11 3.2% * % * % 3.2% 96.8%
GRADE 12 10.0% * % 10.0% * % 90.0%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B7: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS REPORTING A AND B GRADES

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 57.5% 30.5% 10.9% 16.0% 42.5%
GRADE 7 42.2% 19.9% 9.0% 13.3% 57.8%
GRADE 8 57.9% 27.6% 15.8% 14.5% 42.1%
GRADE 9 56.9% 27.5% 11.0% 18.3% 43.1%
GRADE 10 59.0% 32.1% 11.2% 15.7% 41.0%
GRADE 11 64.8% 35.2% 10.1% 19.6% 35.2%
GRADE 12 65.0% 43.4% 8.4% 13.3% 35.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 73.4% 40.1% 18.2% 15.1% 26.6%
GRADE 7 54.8% 27.1% 13.3% 14.5% 45.2%
GRADE 8 74.8% 38.4% 25.8% 10.6% 25.2%
GRADE 9 77.5% 35.8% 19.3% 22.5% 22.5%
GRADE 10 76.7% 44.4% 16.5% 15.8% 23.3%
GRADE 11 78.1% 47.8% 18.0% 12.4% 21.9%
GRADE 12 78.3% 50.3% 16.1% 11.9% 21.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 21.1% 6.2% 5.3% 9.7% 78.9%
GRADE 7 30.1% 15.1% 9.6% 5.4% 69.9%
GRADE 8 26.3% 5.3% 4.6% 16.4% 73.7%
GRADE 9 23.5% 6.0% 6.9% 10.6% 76.5%
GRADE 10 19.4% 3.7% 5.2% 10.4% 80.6%
GRADE 11 13.1% 2.8% 1.7% 8.5% 86.9%
GRADE 12 13.2% 3.5% 2.8% 6.9% 86.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 26.2% 12.5% 8.1% 5.6% 73.8%
GRADE 7 13.3% 6.6% 2.4% 4.2% 86.7%
GRADE 8 25.0% 12.5% 5.3% 7.2% 75.0%
GRADE 9 25.3% 12.9% 7.4% 5.1% 74.7%
GRADE 10 31.3% 12.7% 12.7% 6.0% 68.7%
GRADE 11 31.3% 14.5% 8.9% 7.8% 68.7%
GRADE 12 32.6% 16.0% 13.2% 3.5% 67.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 21.4% 10.0% 6.3% 5.1% 78.6%
GRADE 7 7.8% 4.8% 1.2% 1.8% 92.2%
GRADE 8 19.2% 9.3% 4.0% 6.0% 80.8%
GRADE 9 22.2% 10.6% 5.6% 6.0% 77.8%
GRADE 10 24.1% 8.3% 9.8% 6.0% 75.9%
GRADE 11 28.7% 12.6% 8.6% 7.5% 71.3%
GRADE 12 26.8% 14.1% 9.9% 2.8% 73.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 8.6% 3.0% 2.8% 2.9% 91.4%
GRADE 7 1.8% 0.6% * % 1.2% 98.2%
GRADE 8 7.2% 2.0% 2.0% 3.3% 92.8%
GRADE 9 11.9% 5.0% 3.7% 3.2% 88.1%
GRADE 10 8.5% 1.4% 5.7% 1.4% 91.5%
GRADE 11 13.4% 5.0% 3.4% 5.0% 86.6%
GRADE 12 7.3% 2.7% 2.0% 2.7% 92.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.0% 1.3% 1.6% 1.1% 96.0%
GRADE 7 6.6% 2.4% 2.4% 1.8% 93.4%
GRADE 8 6.0% 1.3% 1.3% 3.3% 94.0%
GRADE 9 2.3% 0.9% 1.4% * % 97.7%
GRADE 10 2.3% * % 1.5% 0.8% 97.7%
GRADE 11 3.4% 1.7% 1.7% * % 96.6%
GRADE 12 4.2% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 95.8%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 3.7% 1.1% 1.5% 1.0% 96.3%
GRADE 7 6.1% 1.8% 2.4% 1.8% 93.9%
GRADE 8 5.3% 1.3% 0.7% 3.3% 94.7%
GRADE 9 2.3% 0.9% 1.4% * % 97.7%
GRADE 10 1.5% * % 1.5% * % 98.5%
GRADE 11 2.8% 1.1% 1.7% * % 97.2%
GRADE 12 4.2% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 95.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 1.9% 0.6% 0.5% 0.8% 98.1%
GRADE 7 4.2% 2.4% 0.6% 1.2% 95.8%
GRADE 8 3.3% * % 2.0% 1.3% 96.7%
GRADE 9 0.9% * % * % * % 99.1%
GRADE 10 0.8% * % * % 0.8% 99.2%
GRADE 11 0.6% 0.6% * % * % 99.4%
GRADE 12 2.1% * % * % 2.1% 97.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 4.2% 1.7% 1.5% 0.9% 95.8%
GRADE 7 1.8% 0.6% * % 1.2% 98.2%
GRADE 8 2.6% 0.7% 2.0% * % 97.4%
GRADE 9 4.2% 2.3% 1.4% * % 95.8%
GRADE 10 6.0% 2.2% 1.5% 2.2% 94.0%
GRADE 11 5.7% 2.8% 1.7% 1.1% 94.3%
GRADE 12 4.9% 1.4% 2.8% 0.7% 95.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 8.9% 2.4% 3.2% 3.3% 91.1%
GRADE 7 2.4% 1.2% 0.6% 0.6% 97.6%
GRADE 8 7.3% 2.0% 2.6% 2.6% 92.7%
GRADE 9 6.9% 3.2% 2.8% 0.9% 93.1%
GRADE 10 13.4% 1.5% 6.0% 6.0% 86.6%
GRADE 11 11.5% 2.9% 3.4% 5.2% 88.5%
GRADE 12 13.3% 3.5% 4.2% 5.6% 86.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 5.5% 1.6% 1.9% 1.9% 94.5%
GRADE 7 3.0% 0.6% 1.2% 1.2% 97.0%
GRADE 8 4.6% 2.6% 0.7% 1.3% 95.4%
GRADE 9 4.7% 1.9% 1.9% 0.9% 95.3%
GRADE 10 5.3% 1.5% 2.3% 1.5% 94.7%
GRADE 11 7.9% 1.1% 2.8% 4.0% 92.1%
GRADE 12 7.7% 2.1% 2.8% 2.8% 92.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 2.9% 0.7% 0.8% 1.4% 97.1%
GRADE 7 4.2% 1.2% 1.8% 1.2% 95.8%
GRADE 8 6.6% 0.7% 1.3% 4.6% 93.4%
GRADE 9 1.9% * % * % 0.9% 98.1%
GRADE 10 1.5% 0.7% 0.7% * % 98.5%
GRADE 11 1.7% 0.6% * % 1.1% 98.3%
GRADE 12 2.1% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 97.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 3.8% 1.0% 1.6% 1.1% 96.2%
GRADE 7 0.6% 0.6% * % * % 99.4%
GRADE 8 2.0% 1.3% 0.7% * % 98.0%
GRADE 9 2.8% 1.4% 0.9% * % 97.2%
GRADE 10 5.3% 1.5% 3.0% 0.8% 94.7%
GRADE 11 6.2% 0.6% 1.7% 4.0% 93.8%
GRADE 12 6.3% 0.7% 4.2% 1.4% 93.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 7.5% 3.0% 2.1% 2.3% 92.5%
GRADE 7 1.8% 1.8% * % * % 98.2%
GRADE 8 11.2% 5.3% 2.6% 3.3% 88.8%
GRADE 9 6.9% 2.8% 1.9% 2.3% 93.1%
GRADE 10 6.0% 3.0% 1.5% 1.5% 94.0%
GRADE 11 7.3% 2.2% 1.7% 3.4% 92.7%
GRADE 12 12.5% 3.5% 5.6% 3.5% 87.5%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B8: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS REPORTING C, D, AND F GRADES

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 69.3% 38.0% 12.8% 18.4% 30.7%
GRADE 7 46.9% 18.8% 6.3% 21.9% 53.1%
GRADE 8 73.8% 28.6% 14.3% 31.0% 26.2%
GRADE 9 66.7% 45.2% 14.3% 7.1% 33.3%
GRADE 10 86.2% 55.2% 17.2% 13.8% 13.8%
GRADE 11 69.6% 34.8% 13.0% 21.7% 30.4%
GRADE 12 81.8% 63.6% 9.1% 9.1% 18.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 79.9% 43.0% 22.3% 14.5% 20.1%
GRADE 7 62.5% 21.9% 15.6% 25.0% 37.5%
GRADE 8 76.2% 38.1% 28.6% 9.5% 23.8%
GRADE 9 85.7% 50.0% 26.2% 9.5% 14.3%
GRADE 10 89.7% 65.5% 13.8% 10.3% 10.3%
GRADE 11 82.6% 34.8% 21.7% 26.1% 17.4%
GRADE 12 90.9% 54.5% 27.3% 9.1% 9.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 30.3% 7.3% 6.7% 16.3% 69.7%
GRADE 7 25.0% 12.5% 6.3% 6.3% 75.0%
GRADE 8 40.5% 11.9% 9.5% 19.0% 59.5%
GRADE 9 33.3% 2.4% 4.8% 26.2% 66.7%
GRADE 10 27.6% 6.9% 6.9% 13.8% 72.4%
GRADE 11 17.4% * % 4.3% 13.0% 82.6%
GRADE 12 30.0% 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% 70.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 38.8% 21.9% 8.4% 8.4% 61.2%
GRADE 7 21.9% 15.6% 3.1% 3.1% 78.1%
GRADE 8 31.0% 16.7% 4.8% 9.5% 69.0%
GRADE 9 33.3% 19.0% 14.3% * % 66.7%
GRADE 10 65.5% 31.0% 20.7% 13.8% 34.5%
GRADE 11 47.8% 21.7% * % 26.1% 52.2%
GRADE 12 50.0% 50.0% * % * % 50.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 36.0% 20.6% 8.0% 7.4% 64.0%
GRADE 7 16.1% 9.7% 3.2% 3.2% 83.9%
GRADE 8 31.0% 16.7% 4.8% 9.5% 69.0%
GRADE 9 33.3% 19.0% 14.3% * % 66.7%
GRADE 10 51.7% 27.6% 17.2% 6.9% 48.3%
GRADE 11 50.0% 22.7% * % 27.3% 50.0%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % * %
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 16.9% 7.7% 4.9% 4.4% 83.1%
GRADE 7 12.1% 6.1% 3.0% 3.0% 87.9%
GRADE 8 9.5% * % 4.8% 4.8% 90.5%
GRADE 9 21.4% 11.9% 9.5% * % 78.6%
GRADE 10 27.6% 13.8% 6.9% 6.9% 72.4%
GRADE 11 20.8% 8.3% * % 12.5% 79.2%
GRADE 12 7.7% 7.7% * % * % 92.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 6.8% 3.4% 1.7% 1.7% 93.2%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 9.8% 7.3% * % 2.4% 90.2%
GRADE 9 4.8% 2.4% 2.4% * % 95.2%
GRADE 10 13.8% 3.4% 6.9% 3.4% 86.2%
GRADE 11 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 6.2% 2.3% 1.7% 2.3% 93.8%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 9.8% 7.3% * % 2.4% 90.2%
GRADE 9 2.4% * % 2.4% * % 97.6%
GRADE 10 13.8% * % 6.9% 6.9% 86.2%
GRADE 11 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 5.1% 2.8% 1.1% 1.1% 94.9%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 4.9% 4.9% * % * % 95.1%
GRADE 9 4.8% 2.4% 2.4% * % 95.2%
GRADE 10 10.3% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 89.7%
GRADE 11 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 6.3% 1.1% 2.3% 2.9% 93.7%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 7.1% 2.4% * % 4.8% 92.9%
GRADE 9 4.8% * % 2.4% 2.4% 95.2%
GRADE 10 7.1% * % 7.1% * % 92.9%
GRADE 11 13.6% * % 4.5% 9.1% 86.4%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % * %
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 13.4% 3.5% 3.5% 6.4% 86.6%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 11.9% 4.8% 2.4% 4.8% 88.1%
GRADE 9 2.5% * % * % 2.5% 97.5%
GRADE 10 29.6% 3.7% 14.8% 11.1% 70.4%
GRADE 11 18.2% * % * % 18.2% 81.8%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % * %
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 8.7% 1.7% 1.2% 5.8% 91.3%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 4.9% * % * % 4.9% 95.1%
GRADE 9 2.5% * % 2.5% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 17.9% * % 3.6% 14.3% 82.1%
GRADE 11 8.7% * % * % 8.7% 91.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % * %
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 4.0% 1.1% 1.1% 1.7% 96.0%
GRADE 7 6.3% 3.1% * % 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 8 4.9% * % 2.4% 2.4% 95.1%
GRADE 9 2.4% * % 2.4% * % 97.6%
GRADE 10 3.4% 3.4% * % * % 96.6%
GRADE 11 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 3.5% 1.2% 0.6% 1.7% 96.5%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 2.4% * % * % 2.4% 97.6%
GRADE 9 4.8% 2.4% * % 2.4% 95.2%
GRADE 10 7.1% 3.6% 3.6% * % 92.9%
GRADE 11 4.5% * % * % 4.5% 95.5%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % * %
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 9.0% 5.6% 1.7% 1.7% 91.0%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 9.8% 4.9% 2.4% 2.4% 90.2%
GRADE 9 9.5% 7.1% 2.4% * % 90.5%
GRADE 10 10.3% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 89.7%
GRADE 11 8.7% 4.3% * % 4.3% 91.3%
GRADE 12 20.0% 20.0% * % * % 80.0%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B9: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS LIVING WITH TWO PARENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 56.6% 31.0% 10.7% 14.8% 43.4%
GRADE 7 40.7% 22.2% 7.4% 11.1% 59.3%
GRADE 8 61.6% 24.8% 18.4% 18.4% 38.4%
GRADE 9 50.3% 26.1% 9.8% 14.4% 49.7%
GRADE 10 64.1% 35.9% 10.7% 17.5% 35.9%
GRADE 11 62.8% 36.4% 10.7% 15.7% 37.2%
GRADE 12 66.3% 46.9% 7.1% 12.2% 33.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 71.1% 37.4% 19.1% 14.6% 28.9%
GRADE 7 51.9% 24.4% 14.8% 12.6% 48.1%
GRADE 8 71.0% 36.3% 25.8% 8.9% 29.0%
GRADE 9 74.5% 28.8% 21.6% 24.2% 25.5%
GRADE 10 76.7% 45.6% 16.5% 14.6% 23.3%
GRADE 11 75.0% 43.3% 20.0% 11.7% 25.0%
GRADE 12 81.6% 54.1% 14.3% 13.3% 18.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 21.5% 5.8% 5.9% 9.9% 78.5%
GRADE 7 27.4% 12.6% 11.1% 3.7% 72.6%
GRADE 8 30.4% 6.4% 7.2% 16.8% 69.6%
GRADE 9 22.4% 5.9% 5.3% 11.2% 77.6%
GRADE 10 19.6% 3.9% 4.9% 10.8% 80.4%
GRADE 11 11.9% * % 3.4% 8.5% 88.1%
GRADE 12 14.3% 4.1% 2.0% 8.2% 85.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 24.3% 12.0% 7.8% 4.5% 75.7%
GRADE 7 14.8% 9.6% 2.2% 3.0% 85.2%
GRADE 8 22.4% 10.4% 5.6% 6.4% 77.6%
GRADE 9 19.7% 8.6% 7.2% 3.9% 80.3%
GRADE 10 34.0% 12.6% 14.6% 6.8% 66.0%
GRADE 11 28.1% 14.9% 9.1% 4.1% 71.9%
GRADE 12 31.6% 18.4% 10.2% 3.1% 68.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 19.2% 9.5% 5.8% 3.9% 80.8%
GRADE 7 10.4% 6.7% 1.5% 2.2% 89.6%
GRADE 8 16.9% 8.1% 4.0% 4.8% 83.1%
GRADE 9 15.9% 6.0% 5.3% 4.6% 84.1%
GRADE 10 23.5% 8.8% 10.8% 3.9% 76.5%
GRADE 11 26.7% 12.9% 8.6% 5.2% 73.3%
GRADE 12 25.8% 17.5% 6.2% 2.1% 74.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 7.2% 2.4% 2.4% 2.4% 92.8%
GRADE 7 3.0% 1.5% * % 1.5% 97.0%
GRADE 8 7.2% 1.6% 3.2% 2.4% 92.8%
GRADE 9 8.4% 2.6% 3.2% 2.6% 91.6%
GRADE 10 9.3% 0.9% 5.6% 2.8% 90.7%
GRADE 11 9.9% 5.0% 1.7% 3.3% 90.1%
GRADE 12 5.8% 2.9% 1.0% 1.9% 94.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.2% 1.8% 1.4% 1.1% 95.8%
GRADE 7 7.4% 3.0% 3.0% 1.5% 92.6%
GRADE 8 4.1% 2.4% * % 1.6% 95.9%
GRADE 9 3.3% 2.0% 1.3% * % 96.7%
GRADE 10 4.0% 1.0% 2.0% 1.0% 96.0%
GRADE 11 4.1% 1.7% 0.8% 1.7% 95.9%
GRADE 12 2.0% * % 1.0% 1.0% 98.0%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 3.7% 1.2% 1.5% 1.0% 96.3%
GRADE 7 6.7% 2.2% 3.0% 1.5% 93.3%
GRADE 8 4.1% 2.4% * % 1.6% 95.9%
GRADE 9 2.6% 1.3% 1.3% * % 97.4%
GRADE 10 3.0% * % 3.0% * % 97.0%
GRADE 11 3.3% 0.8% 0.8% 1.7% 96.7%
GRADE 12 2.0% * % 1.0% 1.0% 98.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 2.3% 1.2% * % 0.7% 97.7%
GRADE 7 4.4% 3.0% 0.7% 0.7% 95.6%
GRADE 8 1.6% 0.8% 0.8% * % 98.4%
GRADE 9 2.0% 1.3% 0.7% * % 98.0%
GRADE 10 2.0% 1.0% * % 1.0% 98.0%
GRADE 11 1.7% 0.8% * % 0.8% 98.3%
GRADE 12 2.0% * % * % 2.0% 98.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 3.7% 1.2% 1.5% 1.0% 96.3%
GRADE 7 1.5% 0.7% * % 0.7% 98.5%
GRADE 8 1.6% 0.8% 0.8% * % 98.4%
GRADE 9 4.0% 0.7% 2.0% 1.3% 96.0%
GRADE 10 2.9% * % 2.0% 1.0% 97.1%
GRADE 11 5.9% 2.5% 1.7% 1.7% 94.1%
GRADE 12 7.2% 3.1% 3.1% 1.0% 92.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 8.4% 2.5% 3.0% 2.9% 91.6%
GRADE 7 2.2% 2.2% * % * % 97.8%
GRADE 8 6.5% 2.4% 1.6% 2.4% 93.5%
GRADE 9 4.7% 2.7% 1.3% 0.7% 95.3%
GRADE 10 16.0% 2.0% 9.0% 5.0% 84.0%
GRADE 11 11.9% 1.7% 4.2% 5.9% 88.1%
GRADE 12 13.4% 4.1% 4.1% 5.2% 86.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 5.0% 1.7% 1.7% 1.7% 95.0%
GRADE 7 3.7% 1.5% 1.5% 0.7% 96.3%
GRADE 8 4.1% 1.6% 0.8% 1.6% 95.9%
GRADE 9 3.3% 1.3% 1.3% 0.7% 96.7%
GRADE 10 5.9% 1.0% 4.0% 1.0% 94.1%
GRADE 11 6.7% 0.8% 2.5% 3.4% 93.3%
GRADE 12 7.2% 4.1% * % 3.1% 92.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 3.3% 0.8% 1.0% 1.5% 96.7%
GRADE 7 5.2% 2.2% 1.5% 1.5% 94.8%
GRADE 8 6.5% 0.8% 1.6% 4.1% 93.5%
GRADE 9 2.0% * % 0.7% 1.3% 98.0%
GRADE 10 2.9% 1.9% 1.0% * % 97.1%
GRADE 11 0.8% * % * % 0.8% 99.2%
GRADE 12 2.1% * % 1.0% 1.0% 97.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 3.2% 1.1% 1.1% 1.0% 96.8%
GRADE 7 0.8% 0.8% * % * % 99.2%
GRADE 8 2.4% 1.6% 0.8% * % 97.6%
GRADE 9 2.0% 1.3% * % 0.7% 98.0%
GRADE 10 4.9% 1.9% 1.9% 1.0% 95.1%
GRADE 11 5.0% * % 1.7% 3.3% 95.0%
GRADE 12 5.2% 1.0% 3.1% 1.0% 94.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 6.7% 3.0% 1.9% 1.8% 93.3%
GRADE 7 2.2% 2.2% * % * % 97.8%
GRADE 8 8.9% 4.8% 1.6% 2.4% 91.1%
GRADE 9 4.6% 2.0% 2.0% 0.7% 95.4%
GRADE 10 6.8% 2.9% 2.9% 1.0% 93.2%
GRADE 11 7.5% 3.3% 0.8% 3.3% 92.5%
GRADE 12 12.2% 3.1% 5.1% 4.1% 87.8%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B10: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS NOT LIVING WITH TWO PARENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 63.6% 32.9% 11.6% 19.1% 36.4%
GRADE 7 47.8% 17.4% 10.1% 20.3% 52.2%
GRADE 8 62.7% 34.3% 10.4% 17.9% 37.3%
GRADE 9 68.8% 35.8% 13.8% 19.3% 31.2%
GRADE 10 63.1% 33.8% 13.8% 15.4% 36.9%
GRADE 11 69.5% 34.1% 9.8% 25.6% 30.5%
GRADE 12 65.5% 41.4% 10.3% 13.8% 34.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 79.3% 45.7% 18.0% 15.6% 20.7%
GRADE 7 63.8% 30.4% 10.1% 23.2% 36.2%
GRADE 8 85.1% 43.3% 28.4% 13.4% 14.9%
GRADE 9 83.5% 50.5% 18.3% 14.7% 16.5%
GRADE 10 81.3% 50.0% 15.6% 15.6% 18.8%
GRADE 11 84.1% 51.2% 15.9% 17.1% 15.9%
GRADE 12 74.1% 44.8% 20.7% 8.6% 25.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 24.9% 7.3% 5.1% 12.4% 75.1%
GRADE 7 33.3% 18.8% 4.3% 10.1% 66.7%
GRADE 8 28.4% 7.5% 3.0% 17.9% 71.6%
GRADE 9 29.4% 4.6% 8.3% 16.5% 70.6%
GRADE 10 23.1% 4.6% 6.2% 12.3% 76.9%
GRADE 11 17.1% 6.1% 1.2% 9.8% 82.9%
GRADE 12 15.5% 3.4% 6.9% 5.2% 84.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 34.4% 17.3% 8.2% 8.9% 65.6%
GRADE 7 14.5% 4.3% 2.9% 7.2% 85.5%
GRADE 8 34.3% 19.4% 4.5% 10.4% 65.7%
GRADE 9 36.7% 22.0% 9.2% 5.5% 63.3%
GRADE 10 40.0% 20.0% 12.3% 7.7% 60.0%
GRADE 11 41.5% 17.1% 6.1% 18.3% 58.5%
GRADE 12 37.9% 19.0% 15.5% 3.4% 62.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 30.8% 15.1% 7.4% 8.3% 69.2%
GRADE 7 7.2% 2.9% 1.4% 2.9% 92.8%
GRADE 8 31.3% 16.4% 4.5% 10.4% 68.7%
GRADE 9 35.8% 21.1% 8.3% 6.4% 64.2%
GRADE 10 35.9% 15.6% 10.9% 9.4% 64.1%
GRADE 11 37.5% 15.0% 6.3% 16.3% 62.5%
GRADE 12 33.9% 16.1% 14.3% 3.6% 66.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 13.9% 5.6% 3.9% 4.3% 86.1%
GRADE 7 5.6% 1.4% 1.4% 2.8% 94.4%
GRADE 8 8.8% 1.5% 1.5% 5.9% 91.2%
GRADE 9 19.3% 11.0% 5.5% 2.8% 80.7%
GRADE 10 14.5% 7.2% 5.8% 1.4% 85.5%
GRADE 11 20.5% 6.0% 4.8% 9.6% 79.5%
GRADE 12 9.8% 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% 90.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.9% 1.3% 2.0% 1.6% 95.1%
GRADE 7 2.9% 1.4% * % 1.4% 97.1%
GRADE 8 11.9% 3.0% 3.0% 6.0% 88.1%
GRADE 9 1.8% * % 1.8% * % 98.2%
GRADE 10 4.6% * % 3.1% 1.5% 95.4%
GRADE 11 3.7% 1.2% 2.4% * % 96.3%
GRADE 12 7.1% 3.6% 1.8% 1.8% 92.9%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 4.7% 1.3% 1.6% 1.8% 95.3%
GRADE 7 2.9% 1.4% * % 1.4% 97.1%
GRADE 8 10.4% 3.0% 1.5% 6.0% 89.6%
GRADE 9 1.8% * % 1.8% * % 98.2%
GRADE 10 4.6% * % 1.5% 3.1% 95.4%
GRADE 11 3.7% 1.2% 2.4% * % 96.3%
GRADE 12 7.1% 3.6% 1.8% 1.8% 92.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 2.5% * % 0.9% 1.1% 97.5%
GRADE 7 2.9% 1.4% * % 1.4% 97.1%
GRADE 8 7.5% 1.5% 3.0% 3.0% 92.5%
GRADE 9 0.9% * % 0.9% * % 99.1%
GRADE 10 3.1% * % 1.5% 1.5% 96.9%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 1.8% * % * % 1.8% 98.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 6.1% 2.7% 1.8% 1.6% 93.9%
GRADE 7 1.4% * % * % 1.4% 98.6%
GRADE 8 7.5% 1.5% 3.0% 3.0% 92.5%
GRADE 9 4.6% 3.7% 0.9% * % 95.4%
GRADE 10 10.9% 4.7% 3.1% 3.1% 89.1%
GRADE 11 8.8% 3.8% 2.5% 2.5% 91.3%
GRADE 12 3.5% 1.8% 1.8% * % 96.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 11.5% 2.9% 3.6% 5.0% 88.5%
GRADE 7 3.0% * % 1.5% 1.5% 97.0%
GRADE 8 11.9% 3.0% 4.5% 4.5% 88.1%
GRADE 9 8.3% 2.8% 3.7% 1.9% 91.7%
GRADE 10 15.6% 1.6% 4.7% 9.4% 84.4%
GRADE 11 13.9% 5.1% 1.3% 7.6% 86.1%
GRADE 12 19.3% 5.3% 7.0% 7.0% 80.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 7.4% 1.6% 2.0% 3.8% 92.6%
GRADE 7 1.5% * % * % 1.5% 98.5%
GRADE 8 6.0% 3.0% * % 3.0% 94.0%
GRADE 9 5.7% 1.9% 2.8% 0.9% 94.3%
GRADE 10 9.4% 1.6% * % 7.8% 90.6%
GRADE 11 9.9% 1.2% 2.5% 6.2% 90.1%
GRADE 12 14.0% 1.8% 7.0% 5.3% 86.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 2.7% 0.7% 0.7% 1.3% 97.3%
GRADE 7 2.9% * % 1.4% 1.4% 97.1%
GRADE 8 6.0% * % 1.5% 4.5% 94.0%
GRADE 9 1.8% 0.9% 0.9% * % 98.2%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 3.7% 1.2% * % 2.5% 96.3%
GRADE 12 1.8% 1.8% * % * % 98.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 4.7% 0.9% 2.0% 1.8% 95.3%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 1.5% * % * % 1.5% 98.5%
GRADE 9 4.6% 1.8% 1.8% 0.9% 95.4%
GRADE 10 6.3% 1.6% 4.8% * % 93.7%
GRADE 11 8.8% 1.3% 1.3% 6.3% 91.3%
GRADE 12 7.0% * % 5.3% 1.8% 93.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 9.6% 4.0% 2.4% 3.1% 90.4%
GRADE 7 1.4% 1.4% * % * % 98.6%
GRADE 8 14.9% 6.0% 4.5% 4.5% 85.1%
GRADE 9 12.8% 5.5% 2.8% 4.6% 87.2%
GRADE 10 6.2% 3.1% * % 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 11 7.3% 1.2% 2.4% 3.7% 92.7%
GRADE 12 13.8% 6.9% 5.2% 1.7% 86.2%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B11: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS WHO WOULD SEEK HELP FROM ADULTS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PROBLEMS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 54.1% 27.1% 10.8% 16.2% 45.9%
GRADE 7 33.3% 13.8% 7.2% 12.3% 66.7%
GRADE 8 54.1% 22.6% 14.4% 17.1% 45.9%
GRADE 9 53.2% 24.6% 12.3% 16.3% 46.8%
GRADE 10 61.6% 33.6% 11.2% 16.8% 38.4%
GRADE 11 63.1% 31.9% 10.6% 20.6% 36.9%
GRADE 12 60.6% 40.4% 7.7% 12.5% 39.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 69.7% 37.7% 17.1% 14.9% 30.3%
GRADE 7 42.8% 17.4% 12.3% 13.0% 57.2%
GRADE 8 71.9% 36.3% 23.3% 12.3% 28.1%
GRADE 9 75.9% 34.0% 20.7% 21.2% 24.1%
GRADE 10 75.2% 48.0% 14.4% 12.8% 24.8%
GRADE 11 74.8% 43.4% 17.0% 14.5% 25.2%
GRADE 12 76.0% 52.9% 11.5% 11.5% 24.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 18.7% 5.0% 4.0% 9.7% 81.3%
GRADE 7 22.5% 13.0% 5.1% 4.3% 77.5%
GRADE 8 26.0% 5.5% 5.5% 15.1% 74.0%
GRADE 9 23.2% 3.9% 5.4% 13.8% 76.8%
GRADE 10 18.4% 4.0% 4.0% 10.4% 81.6%
GRADE 11 11.3% 2.5% 1.3% 7.5% 88.7%
GRADE 12 6.7% 1.0% 1.9% 3.8% 93.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 23.1% 11.3% 6.0% 5.8% 76.9%
GRADE 7 7.2% 5.1% * % 2.2% 92.8%
GRADE 8 22.6% 12.3% 4.1% 6.2% 77.4%
GRADE 9 23.6% 11.3% 8.9% 3.4% 76.4%
GRADE 10 31.2% 12.0% 10.4% 8.8% 68.8%
GRADE 11 28.1% 12.5% 4.4% 11.3% 71.9%
GRADE 12 26.7% 15.2% 8.6% 2.9% 73.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 20.2% 9.4% 5.4% 5.4% 79.8%
GRADE 7 5.8% 3.6% * % 2.2% 94.2%
GRADE 8 18.5% 9.6% 3.4% 5.5% 81.5%
GRADE 9 21.8% 9.4% 7.4% 5.0% 78.2%
GRADE 10 24.8% 8.0% 9.6% 7.2% 75.2%
GRADE 11 25.9% 11.4% 5.1% 9.5% 74.1%
GRADE 12 24.0% 15.4% 6.7% 1.9% 76.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 9.3% 3.1% 3.0% 3.3% 90.7%
GRADE 7 2.2% * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
GRADE 8 8.2% 2.0% 2.7% 3.4% 91.8%
GRADE 9 11.8% 4.9% 4.4% 2.5% 88.2%
GRADE 10 11.2% 2.4% 5.6% 3.2% 88.8%
GRADE 11 13.7% 5.0% 2.5% 6.2% 86.3%
GRADE 12 6.6% 2.8% 1.9% 1.9% 93.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 2.9% 0.8% 1.6% * % 97.1%
GRADE 7 2.9% 1.4% 1.4% * % 97.1%
GRADE 8 4.1% 0.7% 1.4% 2.1% 95.9%
GRADE 9 2.5% * % 2.0% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 2.4% * % 1.6% 0.8% 97.6%
GRADE 11 3.1% 1.3% 1.9% * % 96.9%
GRADE 12 1.9% 1.0% 1.0% * % 98.1%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 2.6% 0.8% 1.5% * % 97.4%
GRADE 7 2.9% 1.4% 1.4% * % 97.1%
GRADE 8 3.4% 0.7% 0.7% 2.1% 96.6%
GRADE 9 2.5% * % 2.0% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 1.6% * % 1.6% * % 98.4%
GRADE 11 3.1% 1.3% 1.9% * % 96.9%
GRADE 12 1.9% 1.0% 1.0% * % 98.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 1.3% * % * % * % 98.7%
GRADE 7 2.2% 1.4% * % 0.7% 97.8%
GRADE 8 2.1% * % 1.4% 0.7% 97.9%
GRADE 9 1.5% * % 1.0% * % 98.5%
GRADE 10 0.8% * % * % 0.8% 99.2%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 1.0% * % * % 1.0% 99.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 3.3% 1.8% 1.0% * % 96.7%
GRADE 7 0.7% 0.7% * % * % 99.3%
GRADE 8 1.4% 0.7% 0.7% * % 98.6%
GRADE 9 3.9% 2.0% 1.5% * % 96.1%
GRADE 10 4.8% 2.4% 1.6% 0.8% 95.2%
GRADE 11 5.7% 3.2% 1.3% 1.3% 94.3%
GRADE 12 2.9% 1.9% 1.0% * % 97.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 7.7% 2.1% 2.3% 3.3% 92.3%
GRADE 7 1.5% 1.5% * % * % 98.5%
GRADE 8 5.5% 2.1% 2.1% 1.4% 94.5%
GRADE 9 6.0% 2.5% 2.0% 1.5% 94.0%
GRADE 10 14.6% 2.4% 5.7% 6.5% 85.4%
GRADE 11 10.2% 2.5% 1.3% 6.4% 89.8%
GRADE 12 10.6% 1.0% 3.8% 5.8% 89.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 3.8% 1.0% 1.0% 1.7% 96.2%
GRADE 7 0.7% 0.7% * % * % 99.3%
GRADE 8 2.7% 1.4% 0.7% 0.7% 97.3%
GRADE 9 4.0% 1.5% 2.0% 0.5% 96.0%
GRADE 10 4.8% 0.8% 0.8% 3.2% 95.2%
GRADE 11 6.3% 1.3% 1.3% 3.8% 93.8%
GRADE 12 3.8% * % 1.0% 2.9% 96.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 2.7% 0.6% 1.0% 1.1% 97.3%
GRADE 7 3.6% 0.7% 2.2% 0.7% 96.4%
GRADE 8 4.8% * % 1.4% 3.4% 95.2%
GRADE 9 2.0% * % 1.0% * % 98.0%
GRADE 10 2.4% 1.6% 0.8% * % 97.6%
GRADE 11 1.9% * % * % 1.9% 98.1%
GRADE 12 1.9% 1.0% 1.0% * % 98.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 2.9% 0.8% 1.3% 0.8% 97.1%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 1.4% 0.7% 0.7% * % 98.6%
GRADE 9 3.4% 1.5% 1.0% 1.0% 96.6%
GRADE 10 4.0% 1.6% 2.4% * % 96.0%
GRADE 11 4.4% * % 1.3% 3.2% 95.6%
GRADE 12 3.8% 1.0% 2.9% * % 96.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 6.1% 2.2% 2.1% 1.8% 93.9%
GRADE 7 1.5% 1.5% * % * % 98.5%
GRADE 8 9.6% 4.1% 2.7% 2.7% 90.4%
GRADE 9 5.9% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 94.1%
GRADE 10 4.8% 2.4% 1.6% 0.8% 95.2%
GRADE 11 5.7% 0.6% 1.9% 3.1% 94.3%
GRADE 12 9.5% 2.9% 4.8% 1.9% 90.5%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B12: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS WHO WOULD NOT SEEK HELP FROM ADULTS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PROBLEMS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 82.6% 54.5% 15.2% 12.9% 17.4%
GRADE 7 82.6% 52.2% 21.7% 8.7% 17.4%
GRADE 8 77.8% 38.9% 22.2% 16.7% 22.2%
GRADE 9 88.0% 64.0% 8.0% 16.0% 12.0%
GRADE 10 85.7% 47.6% 23.8% 14.3% 14.3%
GRADE 11 82.6% 65.2% 8.7% 8.7% 17.4%
GRADE 12 77.3% 54.5% 9.1% 13.6% 22.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 90.8% 58.8% 24.4% 7.6% 9.2%
GRADE 7 91.3% 56.5% 26.1% 8.7% 8.7%
GRADE 8 76.5% 41.2% 35.3% * % 23.5%
GRADE 9 96.0% 72.0% 16.0% 8.0% 4.0%
GRADE 10 90.5% 47.6% 23.8% 19.0% 9.5%
GRADE 11 100% 78.3% 17.4% 4.3% * %
GRADE 12 86.4% 50.0% 31.8% 4.5% 13.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 34.1% 9.8% 12.1% 12.1% 65.9%
GRADE 7 47.8% 17.4% 30.4% * % 52.2%
GRADE 8 38.9% 11.1% 11.1% 16.7% 61.1%
GRADE 9 48.0% 20.0% 16.0% 12.0% 52.0%
GRADE 10 33.3% 9.5% 4.8% 19.0% 66.7%
GRADE 11 21.7% * % 4.3% 17.4% 78.3%
GRADE 12 13.6% * % 4.5% 9.1% 86.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 47.0% 25.0% 15.9% 6.1% 53.0%
GRADE 7 30.4% 13.0% 13.0% 4.3% 69.6%
GRADE 8 44.4% 16.7% 11.1% 16.7% 55.6%
GRADE 9 48.0% 28.0% 12.0% 8.0% 52.0%
GRADE 10 57.1% 38.1% 14.3% 4.8% 42.9%
GRADE 11 69.6% 34.8% 34.8% * % 30.4%
GRADE 12 31.8% 18.2% 9.1% 4.5% 68.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 38.9% 21.4% 11.5% 6.1% 61.1%
GRADE 7 13.0% 8.7% 4.3% * % 87.0%
GRADE 8 41.2% 11.8% 11.8% 17.6% 58.8%
GRADE 9 36.0% 24.0% 8.0% 4.0% 64.0%
GRADE 10 47.6% 33.3% 9.5% 4.8% 52.4%
GRADE 11 65.2% 30.4% 26.1% 8.7% 34.8%
GRADE 12 31.8% 18.2% 9.1% 4.5% 68.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 13.6% 6.1% 5.3% 2.3% 86.4%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 11.1% * % 5.6% 5.6% 88.9%
GRADE 9 24.0% 12.0% 8.0% 4.0% 76.0%
GRADE 10 19.0% 9.5% 9.5% * % 81.0%
GRADE 11 13.0% 8.7% 4.3% * % 87.0%
GRADE 12 13.6% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 86.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 6.9% 1.5% 2.3% 3.1% 93.1%
GRADE 7 13.0% 4.3% 8.7% * % 87.0%
GRADE 8 11.8% * % * % 11.8% 88.2%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 9.5% * % 4.8% 4.8% 90.5%
GRADE 11 8.7% 4.3% * % 4.3% 91.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 6.1% 0.8% 2.3% 3.1% 93.9%
GRADE 7 13.0% 4.3% 8.7% * % 87.0%
GRADE 8 11.8% * % * % 11.8% 88.2%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 9.5% * % 4.8% 4.8% 90.5%
GRADE 11 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 4.6% 1.5% 0.8% 2.3% 95.4%
GRADE 7 8.7% 4.3% 4.3% * % 91.3%
GRADE 8 5.9% * % * % 5.9% 94.1%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 4.8% * % * % 4.8% 95.2%
GRADE 11 8.7% 4.3% * % 4.3% 91.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 6.1% 0.8% 3.1% 2.3% 93.9%
GRADE 7 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 8 5.9% * % 5.9% * % 94.1%
GRADE 9 4.0% 4.0% * % * % 96.0%
GRADE 10 9.5% * % 4.8% 4.8% 90.5%
GRADE 11 13.0% * % 8.7% 4.3% 87.0%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 16.8% 3.8% 7.6% 5.3% 83.2%
GRADE 7 4.3% 4.3% * % * % 95.7%
GRADE 8 17.6% 5.9% * % 11.8% 82.4%
GRADE 9 12.0% 4.0% 8.0% * % 88.0%
GRADE 10 19.0% * % 9.5% 9.5% 81.0%
GRADE 11 30.4% 4.3% 17.4% 8.7% 69.6%
GRADE 12 18.2% 4.5% 9.1% 4.5% 81.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 14.5% 3.1% 5.3% 6.1% 85.5%
GRADE 7 17.4% 4.3% 8.7% 4.3% 82.6%
GRADE 8 17.6% 5.9% * % 11.8% 82.4%
GRADE 9 12.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 88.0%
GRADE 10 4.8% * % * % 4.8% 95.2%
GRADE 11 21.7% * % 13.0% 8.7% 78.3%
GRADE 12 13.6% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 86.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 3.1% 0.8% 0.8% 1.5% 96.9%
GRADE 7 4.3% 4.3% * % * % 95.7%
GRADE 8 17.6% * % 5.9% 11.8% 82.4%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 5.3% 1.5% 1.5% 2.3% 94.7%
GRADE 7 4.3% 4.3% * % * % 95.7%
GRADE 8 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 9.5% 4.8% 4.8% * % 90.5%
GRADE 11 17.4% * % 4.3% 13.0% 82.6%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 12.9% 7.6% 1.5% 3.8% 87.1%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 5.6% * % 5.6% * % 94.4%
GRADE 9 12.0% 12.0% * % * % 88.0%
GRADE 10 23.8% 9.5% 4.8% 9.5% 76.2%
GRADE 11 21.7% 13.0% * % 8.7% 78.3%
GRADE 12 13.6% 9.1% * % 4.5% 86.4%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B13: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> BY STUDENTS LIVING IN TOWN LESS THAN 3 YEARS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 59.8% 30.5% 9.3% 19.9% 40.2%
GRADE 7 55.2% 22.4% 10.4% 22.4% 44.8%
GRADE 8 55.6% 27.8% 1.9% 25.9% 44.4%
GRADE 9 55.0% 31.7% 5.0% 18.3% 45.0%
GRADE 10 67.3% 30.9% 14.5% 21.8% 32.7%
GRADE 11 69.5% 40.7% 15.3% 13.6% 30.5%
GRADE 12 50.0% 31.3% 6.3% 12.5% 50.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 74.8% 40.3% 16.8% 17.7% 25.2%
GRADE 7 62.7% 25.4% 13.4% 23.9% 37.3%
GRADE 8 75.5% 41.5% 18.9% 15.1% 24.5%
GRADE 9 81.7% 35.0% 13.3% 33.3% 18.3%
GRADE 10 81.8% 52.7% 18.2% 10.9% 18.2%
GRADE 11 78.0% 49.2% 22.0% 6.8% 22.0%
GRADE 12 62.5% 43.8% 12.5% 6.3% 37.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 25.1% 6.8% 4.2% 14.1% 74.9%
GRADE 7 38.8% 19.4% 4.5% 14.9% 61.2%
GRADE 8 35.2% 5.6% 5.6% 24.1% 64.8%
GRADE 9 20.3% 3.4% 5.1% 11.9% 79.7%
GRADE 10 20.0% 1.8% 5.5% 12.7% 80.0%
GRADE 11 11.9% 1.7% * % 10.2% 88.1%
GRADE 12 17.6% 5.9% 5.9% 5.9% 82.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 26.7% 11.9% 7.7% 7.1% 73.3%
GRADE 7 16.4% 7.5% 3.0% 6.0% 83.6%
GRADE 8 25.9% 16.7% 3.7% 5.6% 74.1%
GRADE 9 21.7% 10.0% 5.0% 6.7% 78.3%
GRADE 10 45.5% 16.4% 20.0% 9.1% 54.5%
GRADE 11 28.8% 11.9% 8.5% 8.5% 71.2%
GRADE 12 18.8% 6.3% 6.3% 6.3% 81.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 22.8% 9.8% 6.5% 6.5% 77.2%
GRADE 7 10.6% 7.6% * % 3.0% 89.4%
GRADE 8 22.6% 13.2% 3.8% 5.7% 77.4%
GRADE 9 20.0% 8.3% 3.3% 8.3% 80.0%
GRADE 10 34.5% 12.7% 16.4% 5.5% 65.5%
GRADE 11 29.8% 8.8% 10.5% 10.5% 70.2%
GRADE 12 18.8% 6.3% 6.3% 6.3% 81.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 10.0% 3.4% 3.1% 3.4% 90.0%
GRADE 7 5.9% 2.9% * % 2.9% 94.1%
GRADE 8 5.5% 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 94.5%
GRADE 9 11.5% 4.9% 1.6% 4.9% 88.5%
GRADE 10 17.9% 3.6% 10.7% 3.6% 82.1%
GRADE 11 10.2% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 89.8%
GRADE 12 10.0% 5.0% * % 5.0% 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 3.9% 2.3% 0.6% 1.0% 96.1%
GRADE 7 6.0% 3.0% 1.5% 1.5% 94.0%
GRADE 8 7.5% 5.7% * % 1.9% 92.5%
GRADE 9 1.7% * % 1.7% * % 98.3%
GRADE 10 3.6% 1.8% * % 1.8% 96.4%
GRADE 11 1.7% 1.7% * % * % 98.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 3.6% 1.6% 1.0% 1.0% 96.4%
GRADE 7 6.0% 3.0% 1.5% 1.5% 94.0%
GRADE 8 7.5% 5.7% * % 1.9% 92.5%
GRADE 9 1.7% * % 1.7% * % 98.3%
GRADE 10 3.6% * % 1.8% 1.8% 96.4%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 3.2% 1.6% 0.6% 1.0% 96.8%
GRADE 7 4.5% 3.0% * % 1.5% 95.5%
GRADE 8 5.7% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 94.3%
GRADE 9 1.7% * % 1.7% * % 98.3%
GRADE 10 3.6% 1.8% * % 1.8% 96.4%
GRADE 11 1.7% 1.7% * % * % 98.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 4.2% 1.3% 1.3% 1.6% 95.8%
GRADE 7 1.5% * % * % 1.5% 98.5%
GRADE 8 5.7% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 94.3%
GRADE 9 3.4% 1.7% 1.7% * % 96.6%
GRADE 10 3.7% 1.9% * % 1.9% 96.3%
GRADE 11 8.6% 1.7% 3.4% 3.4% 91.4%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 10.6% 2.0% 3.6% 5.0% 89.4%
GRADE 7 1.6% * % 1.6% * % 98.4%
GRADE 8 11.3% 5.7% 1.9% 3.8% 88.7%
GRADE 9 6.8% * % 3.4% 3.4% 93.2%
GRADE 10 24.5% 1.9% 9.4% 13.2% 75.5%
GRADE 11 12.3% 3.5% 3.5% 5.3% 87.7%
GRADE 12 6.3% * % * % 6.3% 93.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 5.9% 1.3% 2.3% 2.3% 94.1%
GRADE 7 1.5% * % 1.5% * % 98.5%
GRADE 8 7.5% 5.7% * % 1.9% 92.5%
GRADE 9 5.2% * % 3.4% 1.7% 94.8%
GRADE 10 13.0% 1.9% 5.6% 5.6% 87.0%
GRADE 11 3.4% * % 1.7% 1.7% 96.6%
GRADE 12 6.3% * % * % 6.3% 93.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 2.9% 1.0% * % 1.6% 97.1%
GRADE 7 6.0% 1.5% 1.5% 3.0% 94.0%
GRADE 8 5.7% 1.9% * % 3.8% 94.3%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 1.8% 1.8% * % * % 98.2%
GRADE 11 1.7% * % * % 1.7% 98.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 2.3% 0.7% 0.7% 1.0% 97.7%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 1.9% 1.9% * % * % 98.1%
GRADE 9 3.3% 1.7% 1.7% * % 96.7%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 5.2% * % 1.7% 3.4% 94.8%
GRADE 12 6.3% * % * % 6.3% 93.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 6.1% 2.6% 1.0% 2.6% 93.9%
GRADE 7 3.0% 3.0% * % * % 97.0%
GRADE 8 11.1% 5.6% 1.9% 3.7% 88.9%
GRADE 9 6.7% 3.3% 1.7% 1.7% 93.3%
GRADE 10 1.8% * % * % 1.8% 98.2%
GRADE 11 8.5% 1.7% 1.7% 5.1% 91.5%
GRADE 12 6.3% * % * % 6.3% 93.8%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B14: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> BY STUDENTS LIVING IN TOWN MORE THAN 3 YEARS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 59.1% 32.3% 11.8% 15.1% 40.9%
GRADE 7 36.8% 19.9% 7.4% 9.6% 63.2%
GRADE 8 64.0% 28.1% 20.9% 15.1% 36.0%
GRADE 9 59.8% 30.2% 13.6% 16.1% 40.2%
GRADE 10 61.6% 37.5% 10.7% 13.4% 38.4%
GRADE 11 63.9% 33.3% 8.3% 22.2% 36.1%
GRADE 12 68.1% 46.4% 8.7% 13.0% 31.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 73.8% 40.6% 19.3% 13.9% 26.2%
GRADE 7 52.9% 27.2% 13.2% 12.5% 47.1%
GRADE 8 74.1% 37.4% 28.8% 7.9% 25.9%
GRADE 9 77.9% 38.7% 22.6% 16.6% 22.1%
GRADE 10 76.6% 45.0% 15.3% 16.2% 23.4%
GRADE 11 79.0% 45.5% 16.8% 16.8% 21.0%
GRADE 12 80.4% 51.4% 16.7% 12.3% 19.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 21.8% 6.1% 5.9% 9.7% 78.2%
GRADE 7 25.0% 12.5% 11.0% 1.5% 75.0%
GRADE 8 28.1% 7.9% 5.8% 14.4% 71.9%
GRADE 9 26.1% 5.0% 7.0% 14.1% 73.9%
GRADE 10 21.4% 5.4% 5.4% 10.7% 78.6%
GRADE 11 14.9% 2.8% 3.5% 8.5% 85.1%
GRADE 12 13.1% 3.6% 2.2% 7.3% 86.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 28.5% 14.5% 8.1% 5.9% 71.5%
GRADE 7 14.0% 8.1% 2.2% 3.7% 86.0%
GRADE 8 26.6% 12.2% 5.8% 8.6% 73.4%
GRADE 9 28.1% 15.1% 9.0% 4.0% 71.9%
GRADE 10 32.1% 15.2% 10.7% 6.3% 67.9%
GRADE 11 35.4% 17.4% 7.6% 10.4% 64.6%
GRADE 12 34.8% 18.8% 13.0% 2.9% 65.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 23.8% 12.1% 6.4% 5.2% 76.2%
GRADE 7 8.8% 4.4% 2.2% 2.2% 91.2%
GRADE 8 21.7% 10.1% 4.3% 7.2% 78.3%
GRADE 9 25.3% 13.1% 7.6% 4.5% 74.7%
GRADE 10 25.2% 10.8% 8.1% 6.3% 74.8%
GRADE 11 31.7% 15.8% 6.5% 9.4% 68.3%
GRADE 12 29.4% 17.6% 9.6% 2.2% 70.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 9.8% 3.7% 3.0% 3.1% 90.2%
GRADE 7 2.9% 0.7% 0.7% 1.5% 97.1%
GRADE 8 8.6% 1.4% 2.9% 4.3% 91.4%
GRADE 9 13.6% 6.5% 5.0% 2.0% 86.4%
GRADE 10 8.5% 3.4% 3.4% 1.7% 91.5%
GRADE 11 15.9% 6.2% 2.8% 6.9% 84.1%
GRADE 12 7.0% 2.8% 2.1% 2.1% 93.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.7% 1.4% 2.0% 1.4% 95.3%
GRADE 7 5.9% 2.2% 2.2% 1.5% 94.1%
GRADE 8 6.6% 1.5% 1.5% 3.6% 93.4%
GRADE 9 3.0% 1.5% 1.5% * % 97.0%
GRADE 10 4.5% * % 3.6% 0.9% 95.5%
GRADE 11 4.9% 1.4% 2.1% 1.4% 95.1%
GRADE 12 4.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.6%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 4.3% 1.2% 1.7% 1.4% 95.7%
GRADE 7 5.2% 1.5% 2.2% 1.5% 94.8%
GRADE 8 5.8% 1.5% 0.7% 3.6% 94.2%
GRADE 9 2.5% 1.0% 1.5% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 3.6% * % 2.7% 0.9% 96.4%
GRADE 11 4.9% 1.4% 2.1% 1.4% 95.1%
GRADE 12 4.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 2.1% 0.7% 0.6% 0.8% 97.9%
GRADE 7 3.7% 2.2% 0.7% 0.7% 96.3%
GRADE 8 2.9% 0.7% 1.5% 0.7% 97.1%
GRADE 9 1.5% 1.0% 0.5% * % 98.5%
GRADE 10 1.8% * % 0.9% 0.9% 98.2%
GRADE 11 0.7% * % * % 0.7% 99.3%
GRADE 12 2.2% * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 4.8% 2.0% 1.7% 1.0% 95.2%
GRADE 7 1.5% 0.7% * % 0.7% 98.5%
GRADE 8 2.9% 0.7% 1.4% 0.7% 97.1%
GRADE 9 4.5% 2.0% 1.5% 1.0% 95.5%
GRADE 10 7.1% 1.8% 3.6% 1.8% 92.9%
GRADE 11 6.4% 3.5% 1.4% 1.4% 93.6%
GRADE 12 6.6% 2.9% 2.9% 0.7% 93.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 9.2% 2.8% 3.1% 3.3% 90.8%
GRADE 7 2.9% 2.2% * % 0.7% 97.1%
GRADE 8 7.2% 1.4% 2.9% 2.9% 92.8%
GRADE 9 6.1% 3.6% 2.0% 0.5% 93.9%
GRADE 10 11.7% 1.8% 6.3% 3.6% 88.3%
GRADE 11 12.9% 2.9% 2.9% 7.1% 87.1%
GRADE 12 16.2% 4.4% 5.9% 5.9% 83.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 5.8% 1.7% 1.6% 2.4% 94.2%
GRADE 7 3.7% 1.5% 0.7% 1.5% 96.3%
GRADE 8 3.6% 0.7% 0.7% 2.2% 96.4%
GRADE 9 4.1% 2.0% 1.5% 0.5% 95.9%
GRADE 10 4.5% 0.9% 0.9% 2.7% 95.5%
GRADE 11 9.9% 1.4% 2.8% 5.7% 90.1%
GRADE 12 9.6% 3.7% 2.9% 2.9% 90.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 3.1% 0.7% 1.0% 1.4% 96.9%
GRADE 7 3.7% 1.5% 1.5% 0.7% 96.3%
GRADE 8 6.6% * % 2.2% 4.4% 93.4%
GRADE 9 2.5% 0.5% 1.0% 1.0% 97.5%
GRADE 10 1.8% 0.9% 0.9% * % 98.2%
GRADE 11 2.1% 0.7% * % 1.4% 97.9%
GRADE 12 2.2% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 97.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 4.2% 1.0% 1.7% 1.4% 95.8%
GRADE 7 0.7% 0.7% * % * % 99.3%
GRADE 8 2.2% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 97.8%
GRADE 9 2.5% 1.0% 0.5% 1.0% 97.5%
GRADE 10 8.1% 2.7% 4.5% 0.9% 91.9%
GRADE 11 7.0% 0.7% 1.4% 4.9% 93.0%
GRADE 12 5.9% 0.7% 4.4% 0.7% 94.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 8.2% 3.5% 2.5% 2.2% 91.8%
GRADE 7 1.5% 1.5% * % * % 98.5%
GRADE 8 10.9% 5.1% 2.9% 2.9% 89.1%
GRADE 9 8.6% 3.5% 2.5% 2.5% 91.4%
GRADE 10 8.9% 4.5% 2.7% 1.8% 91.1%
GRADE 11 7.0% 2.8% 1.4% 2.8% 93.0%
GRADE 12 12.3% 3.6% 5.8% 2.9% 87.7%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 1: ABOUT HOW MANY TIMES (IF ANY) HAVE YOU EVER SNIFFED, HUFFED, OR INHALED THE
FOLLOWING INHALANTS FOR "KICKS" OR TO GET "HIGH"?

1A. LIQUID OR SPRAY PAINT

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 91.1% 8.9% 6.1% 2.3% 0.6%


GRADE 7 88.2% 11.8% 8.3% 2.9% * %
GRADE 8 87.6% 12.4% 10.3% 1.0% 1.0%
GRADE 9 91.6% 8.4% 5.7% 2.3% * %
GRADE 10 91.1% 8.9% 6.5% 2.4% * %
GRADE 11 95.0% 5.0% 3.0% 1.5% * %
GRADE 12 93.0% 7.0% 1.9% 3.8% 1.3%

1B. CORRECTION FLUID, LIQUID PAPER

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 84.2% 15.8% 11.2% 4.0% 0.7%


GRADE 7 78.4% 21.6% 15.2% 5.4% 1.0%
GRADE 8 79.7% 20.3% 14.6% 5.2% 0.5%
GRADE 9 81.2% 18.8% 13.4% 5.0% * %
GRADE 10 85.6% 14.4% 10.8% 3.0% 0.6%
GRADE 11 93.0% 7.0% 5.0% 2.0% * %
GRADE 12 89.2% 10.8% 6.4% 2.5% 1.9%

1C. GASOLINE

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 91.1% 8.9% 4.9% 3.0% 0.9%


GRADE 7 90.5% 9.5% 6.5% 2.5% * %
GRADE 8 88.5% 11.5% 6.3% 4.2% 1.0%
GRADE 9 91.5% 8.5% 5.0% 3.1% * %
GRADE 10 90.5% 9.5% 4.2% 3.6% 1.8%
GRADE 11 92.4% 7.6% 5.6% 1.5% 0.5%
GRADE 12 93.6% 6.4% 1.3% 3.2% 1.9%

1D. FREON

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 98.7% 1.3% 0.8% * % * %


GRADE 7 97.0% 3.0% 2.0% 0.5% 0.5%
GRADE 8 99.5% 0.5% 0.5% * % * %
GRADE 9 99.2% 0.8% * % * % * %
GRADE 10 99.4% 0.6% 0.6% * % * %
GRADE 11 99.5% 0.5% 0.5% * % * %
GRADE 12 97.4% 2.6% 0.6% * % 1.9%

1E. POPPERS, LOCKER ROOM, RUSH, MEDUSA, WHIPPETS, CO2

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 97.1% 2.9% 1.9% 0.7% * %


GRADE 7 95.0% 5.0% 3.5% 1.0% * %
GRADE 8 97.9% 2.1% 1.6% * % 0.5%
GRADE 9 96.9% 3.1% 2.3% 0.8% * %
GRADE 10 98.2% 1.8% 1.2% 0.6% * %
GRADE 11 97.5% 2.5% 2.0% 0.5% * %
GRADE 12 97.5% 2.5% 0.6% 1.3% 0.6%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

1F. SHOE SHINE, TEXAS SHINE

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 97.9% 2.1% 1.4% 0.5% * %


GRADE 7 96.6% 3.4% 1.5% 1.5% * %
GRADE 8 97.4% 2.6% 1.6% 1.1% * %
GRADE 9 97.7% 2.3% 2.3% * % * %
GRADE 10 98.2% 1.8% 1.2% 0.6% * %
GRADE 11 100% * % * % * % * %
GRADE 12 98.1% 1.9% 1.3% * % 0.6%

1G. GLUE

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 93.5% 6.5% 4.8% 1.4% * %


GRADE 7 88.6% 11.4% 7.9% 3.5% * %
GRADE 8 94.1% 5.9% 4.3% 1.1% 0.5%
GRADE 9 93.0% 7.0% 5.8% 0.8% * %
GRADE 10 94.5% 5.5% 4.2% 1.2% * %
GRADE 11 97.5% 2.5% 2.5% * % * %
GRADE 12 93.5% 6.5% 3.2% 1.9% 1.3%

1H. PAINT OR LACQUER THINNER, TOLUENE, OTHER SOLVENTS

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 93.3% 6.7% 4.3% 2.0% * %


GRADE 7 90.6% 9.4% 6.9% 1.5% 1.0%
GRADE 8 90.6% 9.4% 6.3% 3.1% * %
GRADE 9 93.5% 6.5% 4.6% 1.5% * %
GRADE 10 94.6% 5.4% 3.6% 1.2% 0.6%
GRADE 11 96.5% 3.5% 2.0% 1.5% * %
GRADE 12 94.2% 5.8% 1.9% 3.8% * %
1I. OCTANE BOOSTER

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 97.9% 2.1% 0.9% 0.7% * %


GRADE 7 97.5% 2.5% 1.5% 1.0% * %
GRADE 8 98.4% 1.6% 1.1% * % 0.5%
GRADE 9 98.0% 2.0% * % 1.6% * %
GRADE 10 97.6% 2.4% 1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
GRADE 11 98.0% 2.0% 0.5% 0.5% 1.0%
GRADE 12 98.1% 1.9% 1.3% * % 0.6%

1J. OTHER SPRAYS (PAM, HAIR SPRAY, ETC.)

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 95.7% 4.3% 3.1% 0.9% * %


GRADE 7 90.4% 9.6% 7.1% 2.0% 0.5%
GRADE 8 93.0% 7.0% 5.3% 1.1% 0.5%
GRADE 9 96.9% 3.1% 1.9% 1.2% * %
GRADE 10 97.0% 3.0% 2.4% * % 0.6%
GRADE 11 99.0% 1.0% 0.5% 0.5% * %
GRADE 12 98.1% 1.9% 1.3% * % 0.6%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

1K. OTHER INHALANTS

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 91.5% 8.5% 4.8% 2.4% 1.3%


GRADE 7 87.6% 12.4% 7.5% 2.5% 2.5%
GRADE 8 89.1% 10.9% 6.0% 4.3% 0.5%
GRADE 9 92.2% 7.8% 4.7% 3.1% * %
GRADE 10 91.6% 8.4% 4.2% 2.4% 1.8%
GRADE 11 95.4% 4.6% 3.1% 0.5% 1.0%
GRADE 12 93.4% 6.6% 2.6% 1.3% 2.6%

TABLE 2: NUMBER OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF INHALANTS USED:

0 1 2-3 4+

ALL 77.9% 7.4% 7.6% 7.1%


GRADE 7 70.9% 9.2% 6.8% 13.1%
GRADE 8 70.4% 10.7% 10.7% 8.2%
GRADE 9 75.4% 8.3% 9.8% 6.4%
GRADE 10 80.1% 5.7% 8.5% 5.7%
GRADE 11 86.8% 5.4% 4.4% 3.4%
GRADE 12 86.1% 4.2% 4.2% 5.5%

TABLE 3: EXPERIMENTAL USE OF ANY ILLICIT DRUG(S):

NONE 1-2 TIMES 3+ TIMES

ALL 73.1% 7.2% 19.7%


GRADE 7 85.9% 4.9% 9.2%
GRADE 8 74.0% 7.7% 18.4%
GRADE 9 74.2% 9.1% 16.7%
GRADE 10 65.9% 9.7% 24.4%
GRADE 11 66.7% 6.9% 26.5%
GRADE 12 69.7% 4.2% 26.1%
TABLE 4: AVERAGE NUMBER OF TIMES ILLICIT SUBSTANCES WERE USED:

PAST MONTH LIFE TIME

ALL 1.4 4.4


GRADE 7 1.0 1.3
GRADE 8 1.5 3.7
GRADE 9 1.2 3.6
GRADE 10 1.5 5.9
GRADE 11 1.6 5.1
GRADE 12 2.1 8.2

TABLE 5: IN THE PAST 30 DAYS, HAVE YOU SMOKED CIGARETTES?

NO YES

ALL 70.3% 29.7%


GRADE 7 80.4% 19.6%
GRADE 8 73.3% 26.7%
GRADE 9 71.9% 28.1%
GRADE 10 65.9% 34.1%
GRADE 11 68.8% 31.2%
GRADE 12 57.1% 42.9%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 6: ABOUT HOW MANY OF YOUR CLOSE FRIENDS USE...

6A. ALCOHOL (BEER, WINE COOLERS, WINE, HARD LIQUOR)?

NEVER
HEARD OF NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL * % 16.2% 21.8% 19.1% 27.3% 15.1%


GRADE 7 * % 31.1% 25.3% 18.9% 12.1% 12.6%
GRADE 8 1.6% 18.2% 29.2% 14.1% 24.5% 12.5%
GRADE 9 * % 16.7% 23.0% 21.4% 20.2% 18.3%
GRADE 10 0.6% 8.8% 17.6% 22.6% 36.5% 13.8%
GRADE 11 * % 9.3% 18.6% 18.6% 39.2% 14.4%
GRADE 12 * % 10.9% 14.3% 19.0% 37.4% 18.4%

6B. INHALANTS (SPRAY, GLUE, GASOLINE, ETC.)?

NEVER
HEARD OF NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 2.3% 71.5% 17.3% 4.8% 3.0% 1.1%


GRADE 7 3.2% 64.2% 16.6% 6.4% 7.0% 2.7%
GRADE 8 3.2% 70.2% 15.4% 4.8% 4.8% 1.6%
GRADE 9 2.4% 68.4% 20.2% 6.1% 1.6% 1.2%
GRADE 10 1.9% 72.3% 19.4% 4.5% 1.3% 0.6%
GRADE 11 2.2% 77.4% 15.6% 3.2% 1.6% * %
GRADE 12 0.7% 79.2% 16.0% 2.8% 1.4% * %

6C. MARIJUANA?

NEVER
HEARD OF NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 1.3% 46.3% 23.5% 14.2% 10.7% 4.0%


GRADE 7 1.7% 66.5% 18.8% 6.3% 4.0% 2.8%
GRADE 8 2.3% 47.1% 24.1% 13.8% 9.8% 2.9%
GRADE 9 1.7% 43.7% 23.4% 16.9% 9.5% 4.8%
GRADE 10 2.0% 36.8% 28.3% 16.4% 12.5% 3.9%
GRADE 11 * % 39.9% 25.8% 14.0% 15.2% 5.1%
GRADE 12 * % 42.8% 20.3% 18.1% 14.5% 4.3%

TABLE 7: HOW MANY OF YOUR FRIENDS:

7A. FEEL CLOSE TO THEIR PARENTS?

NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 4.4% 30.6% 23.0% 31.3% 10.7%


GRADE 7 6.0% 24.0% 21.0% 33.5% 15.5%
GRADE 8 4.6% 27.7% 23.6% 30.8% 13.3%
GRADE 9 5.3% 33.5% 21.3% 28.9% 11.0%
GRADE 10 4.7% 33.3% 22.8% 33.9% 5.3%
GRADE 11 3.0% 32.0% 24.1% 31.0% 9.9%
GRADE 12 1.9% 32.9% 26.1% 31.1% 8.1%

7B. SOMETIMES CARRY WEAPONS?

NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 51.6% 25.7% 15.1% 4.6% 2.9%


GRADE 7 68.8% 19.1% 5.5% 3.0% 3.5%
GRADE 8 46.4% 28.1% 17.2% 5.7% 2.6%
GRADE 9 47.3% 27.7% 17.2% 3.9% 3.9%
GRADE 10 50.3% 23.0% 19.4% 4.8% 2.4%
GRADE 11 46.7% 28.7% 18.5% 4.6% 1.5%
GRADE 12 50.6% 26.9% 12.8% 6.4% 3.2%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

7C. CARE ABOUT MAKING GOOD GRADES?

NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 5.6% 17.2% 22.8% 37.3% 17.0%


GRADE 7 9.1% 19.3% 22.3% 25.9% 23.4%
GRADE 8 5.1% 21.5% 22.6% 32.3% 18.5%
GRADE 9 5.1% 16.1% 24.7% 35.3% 18.8%
GRADE 10 5.5% 13.5% 25.8% 39.9% 15.3%
GRADE 11 3.6% 17.9% 23.1% 42.6% 12.8%
GRADE 12 5.2% 14.2% 17.4% 52.3% 11.0%

7D. BELONG/WANT TO BELONG TO A GANG?

NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 65.5% 16.2% 9.1% 6.0% 3.2%


GRADE 7 54.5% 19.0% 11.0% 9.5% 6.0%
GRADE 8 47.9% 25.0% 12.5% 10.4% 4.2%
GRADE 9 69.7% 13.0% 8.4% 5.7% 3.1%
GRADE 10 70.7% 13.8% 8.4% 5.4% 1.8%
GRADE 11 71.8% 17.8% 6.4% 2.5% 1.5%
GRADE 12 79.9% 7.5% 8.2% 1.9% 2.5%

7E. WISH THEY COULD DROP OUT OF SCHOOL?

NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 51.6% 29.0% 8.7% 5.4% 5.2%


GRADE 7 56.7% 18.7% 11.3% 5.9% 7.4%
GRADE 8 40.9% 35.2% 15.0% 6.7% 2.1%
GRADE 9 55.5% 27.8% 4.6% 5.3% 6.8%
GRADE 10 48.2% 26.8% 6.5% 10.1% 8.3%
GRADE 11 46.5% 38.6% 10.4% 2.5% 2.0%
GRADE 12 61.9% 26.9% 5.0% 1.9% 4.4%
TABLE 8: AVERAGE AGE OF FIRST USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES:

GRADE 7 GRADE 8 GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

TOBACCO 11.2 11.0 11.6 12.2 12.6 13.1


ALCOHOL 10.7 10.9 11.9 12.6 13.2 13.8
BEER 10.7 11.1 11.9 12.8 13.3 13.9
WINECOOL 11.1 11.2 12.2 13.1 13.6 14.3
WINE 11.3 11.4 12.1 13.3 13.9 14.4
LIQUOR 11.3 11.7 12.6 13.5 14.3 14.6
INHALANT 11.2 11.6 12.3 12.8 12.7 13.6
MARIJUAN 12.3 12.2 13.7 14.1 14.7 15.4
COCAINE * * * * * *
CRACK 11.6 * * * * *
HALLUCIN * * * * 15.0 *
UPPERS * * 14.2 14.3 14.9 14.6
DOWNERS * * 14.2 * 14.4 14.6
STEROIDS * * * * * *
ECSTASY * * * * 15.5 *
ROACH * 12.5 13.4 14.5 15.5 15.7
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 9: IF YOU WANTED SOME, HOW DIFFICULT WOULD IT BE TO GET...

9A. ALCOHOL (BEER, WINE COOLERS, WINE, HARD LIQUOR)?

NEVER VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY


HEARD OF IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULT DIFFICULT EASY EASY

ALL 2.8% 8.0% 3.5% 6.3% 22.0% 57.4%


GRADE 7 7.6% 15.7% 10.3% 6.5% 23.2% 36.8%
GRADE 8 3.2% 12.8% 4.8% 7.0% 20.3% 51.9%
GRADE 9 1.6% 9.3% 2.4% 6.0% 22.6% 58.1%
GRADE 10 1.3% 1.3% 1.9% 10.3% 19.2% 66.0%
GRADE 11 1.6% 4.1% 1.0% 5.2% 19.7% 68.4%
GRADE 12 1.4% 2.1% * % 2.8% 27.5% 66.2%

9B. MARIJUANA?

NEVER VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY


HEARD OF IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULT DIFFICULT EASY EASY

ALL 7.5% 23.1% 9.8% 10.2% 19.0% 30.5%


GRADE 7 15.7% 38.8% 16.3% 6.2% 7.9% 15.2%
GRADE 8 11.0% 34.1% 7.7% 12.1% 11.0% 24.2%
GRADE 9 5.1% 25.5% 10.6% 7.7% 18.7% 32.3%
GRADE 10 3.4% 12.8% 9.5% 11.5% 27.7% 35.1%
GRADE 11 4.8% 15.0% 7.0% 12.3% 23.5% 37.4%
GRADE 12 4.3% 6.4% 7.1% 12.8% 28.4% 41.1%

9C. COCAINE?

NEVER VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY


HEARD OF IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULT DIFFICULT EASY EASY

ALL 8.7% 31.1% 18.8% 15.5% 12.6% 13.2%


GRADE 7 16.9% 42.4% 17.5% 5.1% 7.3% 10.7%
GRADE 8 12.4% 42.1% 18.5% 12.4% 3.9% 10.7%
GRADE 9 6.7% 34.0% 21.4% 12.2% 11.8% 13.9%
GRADE 10 4.1% 21.9% 19.2% 24.0% 17.8% 13.0%
GRADE 11 7.1% 22.8% 18.5% 21.2% 16.8% 13.6%
GRADE 12 4.3% 18.6% 16.4% 22.1% 20.7% 17.9%

9D. CRACK?

NEVER VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY


HEARD OF IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULT DIFFICULT EASY EASY

ALL 10.1% 32.0% 17.7% 16.0% 11.6% 12.5%


GRADE 7 19.0% 43.0% 15.6% 6.1% 6.1% 10.1%
GRADE 8 15.1% 41.9% 16.8% 11.2% 4.5% 10.6%
GRADE 9 8.8% 34.7% 20.5% 12.6% 10.5% 13.0%
GRADE 10 4.3% 23.0% 20.1% 25.9% 17.3% 9.4%
GRADE 11 6.6% 24.6% 16.9% 21.9% 15.3% 14.8%
GRADE 12 5.1% 19.0% 15.3% 23.4% 19.7% 17.5%

9E. HALLUCINOGENS?

NEVER VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY


HEARD OF IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULT DIFFICULT EASY EASY

ALL 18.1% 30.6% 18.7% 12.1% 9.2% 11.3%


GRADE 7 30.9% 40.4% 10.1% 6.2% 6.2% 6.2%
GRADE 8 29.4% 32.2% 17.8% 6.7% 3.9% 10.0%
GRADE 9 16.9% 36.0% 19.4% 9.1% 9.1% 9.5%
GRADE 10 8.2% 25.3% 19.2% 21.2% 12.3% 13.7%
GRADE 11 13.4% 24.7% 23.7% 14.5% 12.4% 11.3%
GRADE 12 5.8% 20.1% 22.3% 19.4% 12.2% 20.1%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 10: SINCE SCHOOL BEGAN IN THE FALL, ON HOW MANY DAYS HAVE YOU GOTTEN INTO TROUBLE
WITH YOUR TEACHERS BECAUSE OF YOUR DRINKING?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 97.8% 1.2% * % 0.7%


GRADE 7 98.9% 0.5% 0.5% * %
GRADE 8 97.9% 2.1% * % * %
GRADE 9 98.0% 1.2% * % 0.8%
GRADE 10 96.9% 0.6% 1.2% 1.2%
GRADE 11 96.9% 1.0% 0.5% 1.6%
GRADE 12 97.9% 1.4% * % 0.7%

TABLE 11: SINCE SCHOOL BEGAN IN THE FALL, ON HOW MANY DAYS HAVE YOU GOTTEN INTO TROUBLE
WITH YOUR TEACHERS BECAUSE OF YOUR DRUG USE?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 97.6% 1.4% * % 0.7%


GRADE 7 98.9% 0.5% 0.5% * %
GRADE 8 97.2% 2.2% * % 0.6%
GRADE 9 97.6% 2.0% * % * %
GRADE 10 97.5% 1.2% * % 1.2%
GRADE 11 96.8% 1.1% 0.5% 1.6%
GRADE 12 97.2% 1.4% * % 1.4%

TABLE 12: 30-DAY PREVALENCE OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES:

12A. BY ABSENCES DUE TO ILLNESS OR OTHER REASONS

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALCOHOL 23.2% 37.7% 37.5% 48.9%


INHALANTS 2.9% 4.6% 6.0% 7.9%
MARIJUANA 6.4% 6.7% 10.0% 14.9%
12B. BY CONDUCT PROBLEMS

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALCOHOL 24.3% 42.9% 58.9% 65.0%


INHALANTS 3.8% 5.1% 9.5% 10.2%
MARIJUANA 3.7% 6.3% 12.8% 31.6%

TABLE 13: SINCE SCHOOL BEGAN IN THE FALL, ON HOW MANY DAYS (IF ANY) HAVE YOU ATTENDED
AT LEAST ONE CLASS WHILE "HIGH", "DRUNK", OR "STONED" ON...

13A. ALCOHOL (BEER, WINE COOLERS, WINE, OR HARD LIQUOR)?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 88.9% 4.9% 3.7% 2.4%


GRADE 7 93.5% 3.8% 1.6% 1.1%
GRADE 8 89.8% 3.7% 5.3% 1.1%
GRADE 9 87.1% 6.5% 2.0% 4.4%
GRADE 10 86.3% 6.3% 3.8% 3.8%
GRADE 11 89.7% 4.1% 4.6% 1.5%
GRADE 12 87.0% 4.8% 6.2% 2.1%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

13B. MARIJUANA?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 92.9% 3.0% 2.0% 2.2%


GRADE 7 95.6% 1.7% 1.1% 1.7%
GRADE 8 96.8% 0.5% 1.6% 1.1%
GRADE 9 92.6% 2.9% 1.6% 2.9%
GRADE 10 88.7% 5.0% 4.4% 1.9%
GRADE 11 90.1% 5.2% 1.0% 3.6%
GRADE 12 93.1% 2.8% 2.8% 1.4%

13C. INHALANTS (SPRAY, GLUE, GASOLINE, ETC.)?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 95.5% 2.3% 1.4% 0.9%


GRADE 7 92.3% 5.5% 1.1% 1.1%
GRADE 8 95.2% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6%
GRADE 9 95.1% 2.0% 2.0% 0.8%
GRADE 10 95.6% 2.5% 1.9% * %
GRADE 11 97.4% 1.0% 1.0% 0.5%
GRADE 12 97.9% 0.7% * % 1.4%

13D. SOME OTHER DRUG(S)?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 94.8% 1.9% 1.5% 1.8%


GRADE 7 95.6% 1.6% 0.5% 2.2%
GRADE 8 93.6% 2.7% 2.1% 1.6%
GRADE 9 95.1% 1.6% 1.2% 2.0%
GRADE 10 94.9% 2.5% 1.3% 1.3%
GRADE 11 95.3% 2.1% 1.6% 1.0%
GRADE 12 93.8% 0.7% 2.8% 2.8%
TABLE 14: AGE OF FIRST USE OF MARIJUANA BY FAMILY SITUATION:

14A. TWO-PARENT FAMILY

NEVER 9 OR UNDER 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18 OR OVER

ALL 81.9% * % 0.6% * % 1.6% 4.1% 3.2%


GRADE 7 89.1% 0.8% * % 1.6% 3.1% 3.9% 0.8%
GRADE 8 86.8% * % 2.5% * % 3.3% 3.3% 4.1%
GRADE 9 85.6% * % 0.7% * % 1.4% 4.1% 6.8%
GRADE 10 75.8% * % * % * % 1.1% 4.4% 3.3%
GRADE 11 74.3% 0.9% * % 0.9% * % 3.5% 1.8%
GRADE 12 75.0% * % * % * % * % 5.4% 1.1%

14B. OTHER FAMILY SITUATION

NEVER 9 OR UNDER 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18 OR OVER

ALL 70.6% 1.0% 1.2% 0.7% 2.9% 4.6% 9.5%


GRADE 7 92.4% * % 1.5% * % 1.5% 4.5% * %
GRADE 8 71.9% * % 4.7% 4.7% 9.4% 4.7% 4.7%
GRADE 9 63.6% 1.0% * % * % 2.0% 4.0% 23.2%
GRADE 10 63.8% 1.7% 1.7% * % 5.2% 5.2% 8.6%
GRADE 11 68.9% 1.4% * % * % * % 4.1% 6.8%
GRADE 12 64.0% 2.0% * % * % * % 6.0% 6.0%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 15: DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU...

15A. GOTTEN INTO DIFFICULTIES OF ANY KIND WITH YOUR FRIENDS BECAUSE OF YOUR DRINKING?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 90.2% 5.2% 3.4% 1.2%


GRADE 7 94.9% 3.4% * % 1.7%
GRADE 8 94.6% 1.6% 3.2% 0.5%
GRADE 9 90.2% 6.5% 1.6% 1.6%
GRADE 10 91.3% 4.4% 3.8% 0.6%
GRADE 11 85.6% 7.2% 6.2% 1.0%
GRADE 12 83.2% 8.4% 7.0% 1.4%

15B. GOTTEN INTO DIFFICULTIES OF ANY KIND WITH YOUR FRIENDS BECAUSE OF YOUR DRUG USE?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 94.3% 3.4% 1.6% 0.7%


GRADE 7 96.0% 2.3% 1.7% * %
GRADE 8 95.7% 2.7% 1.1% 0.5%
GRADE 9 94.3% 4.0% * % 1.2%
GRADE 10 93.0% 5.1% 1.3% 0.6%
GRADE 11 93.3% 2.1% 4.1% 0.5%
GRADE 12 93.0% 4.2% 1.4% 1.4%

15C. BEEN CRITICIZED BY SOMEONE YOU WERE DATING BECAUSE OF DRINKING?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 91.3% 3.7% 2.7% 2.2%


GRADE 7 97.7% 1.1% 0.6% 0.6%
GRADE 8 95.7% 1.6% 1.1% 1.6%
GRADE 9 91.4% 3.7% 2.5% 2.5%
GRADE 10 92.4% 3.2% 3.8% 0.6%
GRADE 11 83.8% 6.8% 4.2% 5.2%
GRADE 12 86.5% 6.4% 5.0% 2.1%

15D. BEEN CRITICIZED BY SOMEONE YOU WERE DATING BECAUSE OF DRUG USE?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 94.8% 2.6% 1.5% 1.2%


GRADE 7 98.3% 0.6% * % 1.1%
GRADE 8 95.7% 1.6% 2.2% 0.5%
GRADE 9 93.5% 3.7% 1.2% 1.6%
GRADE 10 94.9% 3.8% 0.6% 0.6%
GRADE 11 92.2% 2.1% 3.6% 2.1%
GRADE 12 94.9% 3.6% 0.7% 0.7%

TABLE 16: DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU...

16A. DRIVEN A CAR WHEN YOU'VE HAD A GOOD BIT TO DRINK?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 84.1% 6.3% 6.6% 3.1%


GRADE 7 95.5% 1.7% 2.3% 0.6%
GRADE 8 90.9% 4.3% 3.2% 1.6%
GRADE 9 91.0% 3.7% 3.7% 1.6%
GRADE 10 81.3% 7.7% 8.4% 2.6%
GRADE 11 73.1% 8.8% 12.4% 5.7%
GRADE 12 66.9% 14.1% 11.3% 7.7%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

16B. DRIVEN A CAR WHEN YOU FELT HIGH FROM DRUGS?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 92.3% 2.6% 2.5% 2.7%


GRADE 7 97.7% 0.6% * % 1.7%
GRADE 8 96.2% 2.7% 0.5% 0.5%
GRADE 9 94.7% 2.9% 0.8% 1.6%
GRADE 10 89.7% 1.9% 5.8% 2.6%
GRADE 11 87.5% 3.1% 3.6% 5.7%
GRADE 12 85.5% 4.3% 5.8% 4.3%

16C. GOTTEN INTO TROUBLE WITH THE POLICE BECAUSE OF DRINKING?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 94.4% 3.0% 1.3% 1.3%


GRADE 7 97.1% 0.6% 1.7% 0.6%
GRADE 8 95.7% 3.8% * % 0.5%
GRADE 9 95.5% 1.2% 0.8% 2.4%
GRADE 10 93.7% 2.5% 1.9% 1.9%
GRADE 11 94.8% 2.6% 1.6% 1.0%
GRADE 12 87.8% 9.4% 2.2% 0.7%

16D. GOTTEN INTO TROUBLE WITH THE POLICE BECAUSE OF DRUG USE?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 97.1% 1.8% 0.6% 0.6%


GRADE 7 96.6% 2.8% * % 0.6%
GRADE 8 98.4% 1.6% * % * %
GRADE 9 97.1% 1.7% * % 1.3%
GRADE 10 95.5% 1.3% 2.6% 0.6%
GRADE 11 96.8% 1.6% 1.1% 0.5%
GRADE 12 97.9% 2.1% * % * %
TABLE 17: HOW DANGEROUS DO YOU THINK IT IS FOR KIDS YOUR AGE TO USE ...

17A. TOBACCO (CIGARETTES, SNUFF, CHEWING TOBACCO)?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 32.7% 36.1% 19.4% 6.0% 5.9%


GRADE 7 48.7% 28.2% 10.3% 1.9% 10.9%
GRADE 8 39.7% 37.7% 13.2% 4.0% 5.3%
GRADE 9 34.9% 31.7% 22.9% 6.9% 3.7%
GRADE 10 26.8% 39.1% 23.2% 8.7% 2.2%
GRADE 11 25.0% 40.3% 22.2% 4.5% 8.0%
GRADE 12 18.3% 42.0% 23.7% 10.7% 5.3%

17B. ALCOHOL (BEER, WINE COOLERS, WINE, LIQUOR)?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 41.7% 38.0% 12.7% 3.5% 4.1%


GRADE 7 48.7% 28.2% 10.9% 3.8% 8.3%
GRADE 8 41.1% 35.8% 15.2% 4.0% 4.0%
GRADE 9 42.1% 36.9% 14.0% 3.7% 3.3%
GRADE 10 36.6% 45.5% 14.2% 3.0% 0.7%
GRADE 11 43.1% 37.9% 10.3% 2.3% 6.3%
GRADE 12 36.9% 46.2% 11.5% 4.6% 0.8%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

17C. INHALANTS?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 71.5% 17.6% 3.6% 1.8% 5.6%


GRADE 7 70.3% 13.5% 4.5% 3.2% 8.4%
GRADE 8 68.7% 16.0% 5.3% 2.7% 7.3%
GRADE 9 69.6% 20.1% 3.7% 1.9% 4.7%
GRADE 10 68.8% 21.7% 5.8% 0.7% 2.9%
GRADE 11 74.7% 16.5% 0.6% 0.6% 7.6%
GRADE 12 78.0% 17.3% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6%

17D. MARIJUANA?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 67.3% 18.3% 6.4% 4.6% 3.5%


GRADE 7 77.5% 10.6% 2.6% 2.6% 6.6%
GRADE 8 72.6% 13.0% 5.5% 5.5% 3.4%
GRADE 9 66.8% 19.9% 6.6% 3.8% 2.8%
GRADE 10 66.9% 20.6% 5.9% 5.1% 1.5%
GRADE 11 61.6% 19.2% 8.1% 5.2% 5.8%
GRADE 12 57.6% 27.2% 9.6% 5.6% * %

17E. COCAINE?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 86.5% 6.8% 0.8% 1.4% 4.4%


GRADE 7 83.6% 5.3% 0.7% 3.3% 7.2%
GRADE 8 84.2% 7.5% * % 2.1% 6.2%
GRADE 9 87.8% 7.0% 1.9% * % 3.3%
GRADE 10 90.5% 3.6% 1.5% 2.2% 2.2%
GRADE 11 83.6% 8.2% 0.6% 0.6% 7.0%
GRADE 12 90.4% 8.8% * % 0.8% * %

17F. CRACK?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 87.4% 6.0% 0.5% 1.5% 4.6%


GRADE 7 83.4% 5.3% 0.7% 3.3% 7.3%
GRADE 8 83.7% 6.1% * % 2.7% 7.5%
GRADE 9 88.6% 7.1% 0.9% * % 3.3%
GRADE 10 92.4% 3.0% 0.8% 1.5% 2.3%
GRADE 11 85.3% 6.5% 0.6% 1.2% 6.5%
GRADE 12 91.9% 7.3% * % 0.8% * %

17G. ECSTASY?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 71.5% 8.6% 2.2% 2.1% 15.5%


GRADE 7 70.4% 5.3% 0.7% 2.6% 21.1%
GRADE 8 68.7% 4.8% 1.4% 2.0% 23.1%
GRADE 9 75.4% 8.7% 2.4% * % 13.0%
GRADE 10 74.1% 7.4% 3.7% 3.7% 11.1%
GRADE 11 67.1% 10.4% 4.0% 1.2% 17.3%
GRADE 12 73.0% 15.9% 0.8% 4.0% 6.3%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

17H. STEROIDS?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 71.1% 16.0% 3.9% 1.5% 7.5%


GRADE 7 69.1% 12.5% 2.6% 4.6% 11.2%
GRADE 8 71.4% 12.9% 2.7% 2.0% 10.9%
GRADE 9 71.9% 15.7% 6.0% * % 6.0%
GRADE 10 74.1% 15.6% 5.2% 0.7% 4.4%
GRADE 11 69.6% 15.5% 4.8% * % 10.1%
GRADE 12 70.6% 25.4% 0.8% 1.6% 1.6%

TABLE 18: ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS ARE SOMETIMES USED AT TEENAGE PARTIES. THINKING OF
THE PARTIES YOU ATTENDED THIS SCHOOL YEAR, HOW OFTEN WERE THE FOLLOWING USED?

18A. ALCOHOL
HALF MOST OF DON'T DIDN'T
NEVER SELDOM THE TIME THE TIME ALWAYS KNOW ATTEND

ALL 26.4% 11.6% 7.4% 14.1% 27.6% 2.5% 10.4%


GRADE 7 47.8% 19.8% 7.7% 8.2% 4.4% 2.7% 9.3%
GRADE 8 27.7% 19.1% 13.3% 13.3% 16.5% 3.7% 6.4%
GRADE 9 29.8% 12.9% 8.5% 15.7% 23.0% 2.0% 8.1%
GRADE 10 18.6% 6.2% 3.1% 18.6% 39.1% 3.7% 10.6%
GRADE 11 15.2% 5.1% 6.1% 15.2% 40.6% 1.0% 16.8%
GRADE 12 16.0% 4.2% 4.2% 13.2% 48.6% 2.1% 11.8%

18B. MARIJUANA AND/OR OTHER DRUGS


HALF MOST OF DON'T DIDN'T
NEVER SELDOM THE TIME THE TIME ALWAYS KNOW ATTEND

ALL 43.2% 12.2% 9.3% 9.3% 11.1% 4.9% 10.2%


GRADE 7 68.4% 10.2% 5.1% 2.8% 3.4% 1.7% 8.5%
GRADE 8 52.7% 14.5% 10.8% 5.9% 6.5% 4.3% 5.4%
GRADE 9 48.4% 12.8% 7.2% 9.2% 9.6% 4.4% 8.4%
GRADE 10 34.0% 11.9% 10.1% 11.3% 15.7% 6.3% 10.7%
GRADE 11 26.3% 15.5% 10.8% 11.3% 16.0% 3.1% 17.0%
GRADE 12 24.1% 6.2% 13.1% 16.6% 17.2% 11.0% 11.7%

TABLE 19: IF YOU HAD A DRUG OR ALCOHOL PROBLEM AND NEEDED HELP, WHO WOULD YOU GO TO?

19A. A COUNSELOR OR PROGRAM IN SCHOOL

NO YES

ALL 65.3% 34.7%


GRADE 7 52.0% 48.0%
GRADE 8 53.3% 46.7%
GRADE 9 59.6% 40.4%
GRADE 10 73.7% 26.3%
GRADE 11 78.5% 21.5%
GRADE 12 79.0% 21.0%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

19B. ANOTHER ADULT IN SCHOOL (SUCH AS A NURSE OR TEACHER)

NO YES

ALL 67.1% 32.9%


GRADE 7 60.7% 39.3%
GRADE 8 63.2% 36.8%
GRADE 9 64.9% 35.1%
GRADE 10 71.4% 28.6%
GRADE 11 68.4% 31.6%
GRADE 12 77.1% 22.9%

19C. A COUNSELOR OR PROGRAM OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL

NO YES

ALL 62.5% 37.5%


GRADE 7 65.1% 34.9%
GRADE 8 57.5% 42.5%
GRADE 9 58.8% 41.2%
GRADE 10 65.4% 34.6%
GRADE 11 65.1% 34.9%
GRADE 12 66.0% 34.0%

19D. YOUR PARENTS

NO YES

ALL 50.7% 49.3%


GRADE 7 50.6% 49.4%
GRADE 8 48.9% 51.1%
GRADE 9 48.1% 51.9%
GRADE 10 52.9% 47.1%
GRADE 11 54.2% 45.8%
GRADE 12 50.4% 49.6%
19E. A MEDICAL DOCTOR

NO YES

ALL 62.8% 37.2%


GRADE 7 57.0% 43.0%
GRADE 8 59.3% 40.7%
GRADE 9 63.1% 36.9%
GRADE 10 68.7% 31.3%
GRADE 11 66.1% 33.9%
GRADE 12 62.9% 37.1%

19F. YOUR FRIENDS

NO YES

ALL 23.9% 76.1%


GRADE 7 32.5% 67.5%
GRADE 8 29.7% 70.3%
GRADE 9 27.4% 72.6%
GRADE 10 13.7% 86.3%
GRADE 11 18.4% 81.6%
GRADE 12 18.7% 81.3%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

19G. ANOTHER ADULT (SUCH AS RELATIVE, CLERGYMAN, OR OTHER FAMILY FRIEND)

NO YES

ALL 43.0% 57.0%


GRADE 7 45.9% 54.1%
GRADE 8 43.5% 56.5%
GRADE 9 39.8% 60.2%
GRADE 10 45.8% 54.2%
GRADE 11 42.2% 57.8%
GRADE 12 42.7% 57.3%

TABLE 20: SINCE SCHOOL BEGAN IN THE FALL, HAVE YOU GOTTEN ANY INFORMATION ON DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL FROM THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL SOURCES?

20A. HEALTH CLASS

NO YES

ALL 58.9% 41.1%


GRADE 7 60.6% 39.4%
GRADE 8 9.0% 91.0%
GRADE 9 68.3% 31.7%
GRADE 10 72.8% 27.2%
GRADE 11 61.5% 38.5%
GRADE 12 81.8% 18.2%

20B. AN ASSEMBLY PROGRAM

NO YES

ALL 46.1% 53.9%


GRADE 7 49.4% 50.6%
GRADE 8 36.8% 63.2%
GRADE 9 51.5% 48.5%
GRADE 10 47.0% 53.0%
GRADE 11 42.0% 58.0%
GRADE 12 48.9% 51.1%

20C. GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

NO YES

ALL 82.0% 18.0%


GRADE 7 83.8% 16.2%
GRADE 8 75.3% 24.7%
GRADE 9 80.2% 19.8%
GRADE 10 83.3% 16.7%
GRADE 11 84.9% 15.1%
GRADE 12 85.4% 14.6%

20D. SCIENCE CLASS

NO YES

ALL 70.0% 30.0%


GRADE 7 38.3% 61.7%
GRADE 8 71.5% 28.5%
GRADE 9 60.0% 40.0%
GRADE 10 84.8% 15.2%
GRADE 11 84.7% 15.3%
GRADE 12 85.2% 14.8%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

20E. SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS

NO YES

ALL 89.3% 10.7%


GRADE 7 91.1% 8.9%
GRADE 8 91.5% 8.5%
GRADE 9 87.0% 13.0%
GRADE 10 85.3% 14.7%
GRADE 11 91.4% 8.6%
GRADE 12 90.4% 9.6%

20F. DRUG PROGRAM RAP SESSION

NO YES

ALL 82.1% 17.9%


GRADE 7 74.0% 26.0%
GRADE 8 76.1% 23.9%
GRADE 9 80.9% 19.1%
GRADE 10 82.4% 17.6%
GRADE 11 88.0% 12.0%
GRADE 12 91.9% 8.1%

20G. AN INVITED SCHOOL GUEST

NO YES

ALL 69.2% 30.8%


GRADE 7 63.1% 36.9%
GRADE 8 56.4% 43.6%
GRADE 9 76.9% 23.1%
GRADE 10 71.5% 28.5%
GRADE 11 70.1% 29.9%
GRADE 12 74.5% 25.5%
20H. SOME OTHER SCHOOL SOURCE

NO YES

ALL 71.9% 28.1%


GRADE 7 69.9% 30.1%
GRADE 8 73.5% 26.5%
GRADE 9 69.0% 31.0%
GRADE 10 69.9% 30.1%
GRADE 11 74.2% 25.8%
GRADE 12 75.9% 24.1%

20I. ANY SCHOOL SOURCE

NO YES

ALL 26.6% 73.4%


GRADE 7 23.1% 76.9%
GRADE 8 7.2% 92.8%
GRADE 9 31.3% 68.7%
GRADE 10 32.5% 67.5%
GRADE 11 27.7% 72.3%
GRADE 12 37.4% 62.6%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 21: SINCE SCHOOL BEGAN IN THE FALL, HAVE YOU SOUGHT HELP, OTHER THAN FROM FAMILY OR
FRIENDS, FOR PROBLEMS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR USE OF ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA,
OR OTHER DRUGS?

NO YES

ALL 93.0% 7.0%


GRADE 7 91.0% 9.0%
GRADE 8 93.8% 6.3%
GRADE 9 88.8% 11.2%
GRADE 10 93.7% 6.3%
GRADE 11 95.7% 4.3%
GRADE 12 97.1% 2.9%

TABLE 22: HOW DO YOUR PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS YOUR AGE ...

22A. DRINKING BEER?

STRONGLY MILDLY MILDLY STRONGLY DON'T


DISAPPROVE DISAPPROVE NEITHER APPROVE APPROVE KNOW

ALL 59.8% 15.3% 9.8% 2.8% 1.5% 10.7%


GRADE 7 65.7% 4.5% 2.2% 1.1% 3.9% 22.5%
GRADE 8 57.0% 13.4% 8.4% 1.7% 1.1% 18.4%
GRADE 9 63.6% 15.8% 6.3% 4.7% 2.0% 7.5%
GRADE 10 59.9% 17.8% 11.5% 2.5% 0.6% 7.6%
GRADE 11 54.7% 18.2% 18.2% 2.6% 1.0% 5.2%
GRADE 12 56.0% 23.4% 14.2% 3.5% * % 2.8%

22B. USING MARIJUANA?

STRONGLY MILDLY MILDLY STRONGLY DON'T


DISAPPROVE DISAPPROVE NEITHER APPROVE APPROVE KNOW

ALL 84.6% 3.1% 2.1% * % 1.6% 8.3%


GRADE 7 77.7% 0.6% 0.6% * % 2.9% 18.3%
GRADE 8 80.7% 2.8% 2.3% 0.6% 0.6% 13.1%
GRADE 9 86.6% 2.1% 1.7% 0.8% 2.1% 6.7%
GRADE 10 87.7% 2.6% 3.2% 0.6% 1.3% 4.5%
GRADE 11 85.2% 5.8% 3.2% * % 1.6% 4.2%
GRADE 12 90.5% 5.1% 1.5% * % 0.7% 2.2%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE A1: HOW OFTEN DO YOU NORMALLY USE...

A1A. BEER?

NEVER EVER WEEKLY MONTHLY YEARLY RARELY

ALL 39.8% 60.2% 9.5% 27.0% 13.6% 10.2%


GRADE 7 58.9% 41.1% 10.9% 12.0% 8.6% 9.7%
GRADE 8 41.6% 58.4% 8.7% 27.2% 12.1% 10.4%
GRADE 9 40.0% 60.0% 10.0% 25.0% 14.2% 10.8%
GRADE 10 25.9% 74.1% 8.8% 36.7% 14.3% 14.3%
GRADE 11 36.0% 64.0% 6.3% 35.4% 14.8% 7.4%
GRADE 12 33.3% 66.7% 12.5% 27.1% 18.1% 9.0%

A1B. WINE COOLERS?

NEVER EVER WEEKLY MONTHLY YEARLY RARELY

ALL 41.0% 59.0% 6.2% 26.3% 15.8% 10.6%


GRADE 7 60.2% 39.8% 6.8% 14.2% 8.5% 10.2%
GRADE 8 47.4% 52.6% 7.5% 24.9% 12.1% 8.1%
GRADE 9 40.1% 59.9% 8.0% 23.2% 16.9% 11.8%
GRADE 10 29.1% 70.9% 4.7% 37.2% 16.9% 12.2%
GRADE 11 34.8% 65.2% 2.7% 30.4% 20.7% 11.4%
GRADE 12 31.7% 68.3% 7.0% 31.7% 20.4% 9.2%

A1C. WINE?

NEVER EVER WEEKLY MONTHLY YEARLY RARELY

ALL 51.6% 48.4% 4.5% 19.8% 11.2% 12.8%


GRADE 7 70.6% 29.4% 7.3% 10.2% 4.5% 7.3%
GRADE 8 51.4% 48.6% 4.0% 24.3% 7.3% 13.0%
GRADE 9 55.6% 44.4% 5.2% 21.1% 6.9% 11.2%
GRADE 10 40.8% 59.2% 2.7% 26.5% 16.3% 13.6%
GRADE 11 46.7% 53.3% 2.7% 16.3% 17.4% 16.8%
GRADE 12 39.2% 60.8% 4.9% 21.7% 18.2% 16.1%

A1D. LIQUOR?

NEVER EVER WEEKLY MONTHLY YEARLY RARELY

ALL 49.9% 50.1% 6.3% 25.9% 9.7% 8.1%


GRADE 7 71.7% 28.3% 6.7% 11.7% 5.6% 4.4%
GRADE 8 54.7% 45.3% 7.6% 20.9% 8.7% 8.1%
GRADE 9 52.9% 47.1% 6.7% 21.4% 9.7% 9.2%
GRADE 10 37.9% 62.1% 4.8% 36.6% 10.3% 10.3%
GRADE 11 42.0% 58.0% 3.3% 38.1% 11.0% 5.5%
GRADE 12 34.0% 66.0% 9.0% 31.3% 13.9% 11.8%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE A2: WHEN YOU DRINK THE FOLLOWING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, HOW MANY DRINKS DO YOU
USUALLY HAVE AT ONE TIME, ON AVERAGE?

A2A. BEER

NEVER EVER 5 OR MORE 1 TO 4 LESS THAN 1

ALL 36.6% 63.4% 25.2% 29.1% 9.1%


GRADE 7 52.3% 47.7% 9.8% 29.0% 8.8%
GRADE 8 33.9% 66.1% 21.7% 33.9% 10.6%
GRADE 9 34.4% 65.6% 28.1% 27.0% 10.5%
GRADE 10 29.8% 70.2% 32.3% 26.7% 11.2%
GRADE 11 33.7% 66.3% 30.7% 31.7% 4.0%
GRADE 12 35.1% 64.9% 29.1% 25.8% 9.9%

A2B. WINE COOLERS

NEVER EVER 5 OR MORE 1 TO 4 LESS THAN 1

ALL 37.7% 62.3% 24.0% 32.1% 6.2%


GRADE 7 56.3% 43.8% 12.0% 26.0% 5.7%
GRADE 8 41.1% 58.9% 24.9% 27.6% 6.5%
GRADE 9 33.3% 66.7% 26.7% 30.6% 9.4%
GRADE 10 29.7% 70.3% 31.6% 33.5% 5.1%
GRADE 11 33.0% 67.0% 23.2% 40.7% 3.1%
GRADE 12 31.3% 68.7% 27.2% 35.4% 6.1%

A2C. WINE

NEVER EVER 5 OR MORE 1 TO 4 LESS THAN 1

ALL 48.0% 52.0% 13.9% 28.5% 9.6%


GRADE 7 66.8% 33.2% 7.9% 20.0% 5.3%
GRADE 8 48.4% 51.6% 13.4% 26.3% 11.8%
GRADE 9 47.0% 53.0% 18.2% 23.7% 11.1%
GRADE 10 42.9% 57.1% 15.5% 30.4% 11.2%
GRADE 11 42.3% 57.7% 12.8% 37.2% 7.7%
GRADE 12 38.1% 61.9% 14.3% 36.7% 10.9%

A2D. LIQUOR

NEVER EVER 5 OR MORE 1 TO 4 LESS THAN 1

ALL 46.6% 53.4% 18.8% 26.8% 7.8%


GRADE 7 68.6% 31.4% 7.4% 15.4% 8.5%
GRADE 8 51.1% 48.9% 13.8% 25.5% 9.6%
GRADE 9 45.8% 54.2% 23.3% 23.7% 7.1%
GRADE 10 38.4% 61.6% 25.2% 28.3% 8.2%
GRADE 11 39.4% 60.6% 20.2% 35.2% 5.2%
GRADE 12 32.7% 67.3% 23.3% 35.3% 8.7%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE A3: DURING THE PAST YEAR (12 MONTHS), HOW OFTEN HAVE YOU HAD 5 OR MORE DRINKS
AT ONE TIME?

A3A. BEER

SEVERAL SEVERAL LESS THAN


NEVER EVER TIMES/WEEK TIMES/MONTH ONCE/MONTH

ALL 57.1% 42.9% 6.5% 22.6% 13.9%


GRADE 7 68.2% 31.8% 7.0% 12.7% 12.1%
GRADE 8 56.9% 43.1% 6.3% 16.0% 20.8%
GRADE 9 56.7% 43.3% 5.7% 23.8% 13.8%
GRADE 10 52.9% 47.1% 7.9% 27.9% 11.4%
GRADE 11 52.0% 48.0% 3.4% 30.5% 14.1%
GRADE 12 55.8% 44.2% 10.1% 23.3% 10.9%

A3B. WINE COOLERS

SEVERAL SEVERAL LESS THAN


NEVER EVER TIMES/WEEK TIMES/MONTH ONCE/MONTH

ALL 56.6% 43.4% 5.7% 20.7% 16.9%


GRADE 7 67.9% 32.1% 9.0% 9.0% 14.1%
GRADE 8 60.7% 39.3% 6.2% 15.2% 17.9%
GRADE 9 56.0% 44.0% 4.8% 23.9% 15.3%
GRADE 10 52.6% 47.4% 4.4% 29.6% 13.3%
GRADE 11 52.6% 47.4% 2.3% 24.9% 20.2%
GRADE 12 48.8% 51.2% 8.7% 21.3% 21.3%

A3C. WINE

SEVERAL SEVERAL LESS THAN


NEVER EVER TIMES/WEEK TIMES/MONTH ONCE/MONTH

ALL 63.3% 36.7% 4.5% 15.5% 16.8%


GRADE 7 76.0% 24.0% 6.5% 7.8% 9.7%
GRADE 8 63.6% 36.4% 4.9% 11.2% 20.3%
GRADE 9 60.1% 39.9% 4.3% 21.2% 14.4%
GRADE 10 58.5% 41.5% 2.2% 23.7% 15.6%
GRADE 11 61.1% 38.9% 1.7% 15.4% 21.7%
GRADE 12 60.6% 39.4% 7.9% 11.8% 19.7%

A3D. LIQUOR

SEVERAL SEVERAL LESS THAN


NEVER EVER TIMES/WEEK TIMES/MONTH ONCE/MONTH

ALL 59.9% 40.1% 5.1% 20.4% 14.6%


GRADE 7 77.2% 22.8% 5.4% 7.4% 10.1%
GRADE 8 64.4% 35.6% 6.2% 10.3% 19.2%
GRADE 9 59.6% 40.4% 4.8% 22.1% 13.5%
GRADE 10 51.1% 48.9% 4.4% 31.4% 13.1%
GRADE 11 55.4% 44.6% 2.3% 26.9% 15.4%
GRADE 12 50.4% 49.6% 8.5% 24.0% 17.1%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

GENDER

Q1 Frequency Percent
----------------------------
Male 558 46.3
Female 648 53.7

Frequency Missing = 5

GRADE

Q2 Frequency Percent
--------------------------
7th 206 17.0
8th 196 16.2
9th 264 21.8
10th 176 14.5
11th 204 16.8
12th 165 13.6

LIVE WITH BOTH PARENTS

Q3 Frequency Percent
-------------------------
Yes 746 61.8
No 461 38.2

Frequency Missing = 4

AGE

Q4 Frequency Percent
-----------------------------------
12 61 5.1
13 176 14.6
14 220 18.2
15 236 19.6
16 209 17.3
17 185 15.3
18 106 8.8
19 or older 14 1.2

Frequency Missing = 4

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

ETHNICITY

Q5 Frequency Percent
--------------------------------------
White 754 63.1
African/American 187 15.6
Mexican/American 193 16.2
Asian/American 10 0.8
Native/American 11 0.9
Other 40 3.3

Frequency Missing = 16

ON AVERAGE WHAT GRADES DO YOU GET

Q6 Frequency Percent
--------------------------------
Mostly A's 310 26.0
Mostly B's 699 58.6
Mostly C's 164 13.8
Mostly D's 6 0.5
Mostly F's 13 1.1

Frequency Missing = 19

LENGTH OF TIME IN THIS DISTRICT

Q7 Frequency Percent
-------------------------------
<1 year 110 9.2
2-3 years 209 17.4
>4 years 881 73.4

Frequency Missing = 11
DO YOU HAVE A JOB

Q8 Frequency Percent
-------------------------
Yes 390 32.6
No 808 67.4

Frequency Missing = 13

DO YOU GET AN ALLOWANCE

Q9 Frequency Percent
-------------------------
Yes 523 43.9
No 668 56.1

Frequency Missing = 20

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

EITHER PARENT COLLEGE GRADUATE

Q10 Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Yes 535 44.7
No 458 38.3
Don't Know 203 17.0

Frequency Missing = 15

QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED PRICE LUNCH

Q11 Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Yes 329 27.5
No 761 63.6
Don't Know 107 8.9

Frequency Missing = 14

PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS

Q12A Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 622 54.8
No 513 45.2

Frequency Missing = 76

PARTICIPATE IN BAND/ORCHESTRA

Q12B Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 206 19.2
No 865 80.8

Frequency Missing = 140

PARTICIPATE IN CHOIR

Q12C Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 169 16.0
No 885 84.0

Frequency Missing = 157

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

PARTICIPATE IN DRAMA/SPEECH

Q12D Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 122 11.8
No 914 88.2

Frequency Missing = 175

PARTICIPATE IN DRILL TEAM/CHEERLEADING

Q12E Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 146 13.9
No 905 86.1

Frequency Missing = 160

PARTICIPATE IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Q12F Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 47 4.6
No 984 95.4

Frequency Missing = 180

PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL NEWSPAPER/YEARBOOK

Q12G Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 60 5.8
No 972 94.2
Frequency Missing = 179

PARTICIPATE IN ACADEMIC CLUBS/SOCIETIES

Q12H Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 280 26.4
No 779 73.6

Frequency Missing = 152

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

PARTICIPATE IN SERVICE CLUBS

Q12I Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 106 10.2
No 930 89.8

Frequency Missing = 175

PARTICIPATE IN VOE/DE/WORK-STUDY

Q12J Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 51 5.0
No 974 95.0

Frequency Missing = 186

PARTICIPATE IN OTHER CLUBS

Q12K Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 383 35.8
No 686 64.2

Frequency Missing = 142

DO YOU FEEL SAFE IN YOUR HOME

Q13A Frequency Percent


-------------------------------------
Very Safe 887 74.1
Somewhat Safe 264 22.1
Not Very Safe 16 1.3
Not Safe At All 6 0.5
Don't Know 24 2.0

Frequency Missing = 14

DO YOU FEEL SAFE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Q13B Frequency Percent


-------------------------------------
Very Safe 531 44.4
Somewhat Safe 493 41.2
Not Very Safe 110 9.2
Not Safe At All 28 2.3
Don't Know 35 2.9

Frequency Missing = 14

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DO YOU FEEL SAFE AT SCHOOL

Q13C Frequency Percent


-------------------------------------
Very Safe 299 25.0
Somewhat Safe 614 51.3
Not Very Safe 164 13.7
Not Safe At All 79 6.6
Don't Know 41 3.4

Frequency Missing = 14

FRIENDS FEELING CLOSE TO THEIR PARENTS

Q14A Frequency Percent


---------------------------
None 52 4.4
A Few 365 30.6
Some 274 23.0
Most 374 31.3
All 128 10.7

Frequency Missing = 18

HOW MANY FRIENDS CARRY WEAPONS

Q14B Frequency Percent


---------------------------
None 600 51.6
A Few 299 25.7
Some 176 15.1
Most 54 4.6
All 34 2.9

Frequency Missing = 48
HOW MANY FRIENDS CARE ABOUT GOOD GRADES

Q14C Frequency Percent


---------------------------
None 65 5.6
A Few 200 17.2
Some 265 22.8
Most 433 37.3
All 197 17.0

Frequency Missing = 51

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HOW MANY FRIENDS BELONG TO A GANG

Q14D Frequency Percent


---------------------------
None 773 65.5
A Few 191 16.2
Some 108 9.1
Most 71 6.0
All 38 3.2

Frequency Missing = 30

FRIENDS WISHING TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL

Q14E Frequency Percent


---------------------------
None 614 51.6
A Few 345 29.0
Some 104 8.7
Most 64 5.4
All 62 5.2

Frequency Missing = 22

PARENTS ATTEND PTA/SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES

Q15 Frequency Percent


-------------------------
Yes 421 39.2
No 652 60.8

Frequency Missing = 138


EVER INHALED SPRAY PAINT FOR KICKS

Q16A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 71 6.0
Never used 1010 85.1
1-2 times 72 6.1
3-10 times 22 1.9
11-19 times 5 0.4
20+ times 7 0.6

Frequency Missing = 24

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

EVER INHALED LIQUID PAPER FOR KICKS

Q16B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 59 5.0
Never used 934 79.2
1-2 times 132 11.2
3-10 times 39 3.3
11-19 times 8 0.7
20+ times 8 0.7

Frequency Missing = 31

EVER INHALED GASOLINE FOR KICKS

Q16C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 57 4.9
Never used 1014 86.3
1-2 times 58 4.9
3-10 times 26 2.2
11-19 times 9 0.8
20+ times 11 0.9

Frequency Missing = 36

EVER INHALED FREON FOR KICKS

Q16D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 180 15.4
Never used 975 83.3
1-2 times 9 0.8
3-10 times 2 0.2
20+ times 4 0.3
Frequency Missing = 41

EVER INHALED POPPERS, ETC. FOR KICKS

Q16E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 372 31.5
Never used 774 65.6
1-2 times 23 1.9
3-10 times 8 0.7
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 31

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

EVER INHALED SHOE SHINE FOR KICKS

Q16F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 193 16.5
Never used 953 81.5
1-2 times 16 1.4
3-10 times 3 0.3
11-19 times 3 0.3
20+ times 2 0.2

Frequency Missing = 41

EVER INHALED GLUE FOR KICKS

Q16G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 52 4.5
Never used 1037 89.0
1-2 times 56 4.8
3-10 times 11 0.9
11-19 times 5 0.4
20+ times 4 0.3

Frequency Missing = 46

EVER INHALED PAINT THINNERS FOR KICKS

Q16H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 99 8.4
Never used 998 84.9
1-2 times 51 4.3
3-10 times 20 1.7
11-19 times 4 0.3
20+ times 4 0.3
Frequency Missing = 35

EVER INHALED OCTANE BOOSTER FOR KICKS

Q16I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 336 28.8
Never used 807 69.2
1-2 times 11 0.9
3-10 times 6 0.5
11-19 times 2 0.2
20+ times 5 0.4

Frequency Missing = 44

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

EVER INHALED OTHER SPRAYS FOR KICKS

Q16J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 61 5.3
Never used 1050 90.4
1-2 times 36 3.1
3-10 times 6 0.5
11-19 times 4 0.3
20+ times 4 0.3

Frequency Missing = 50

EVER INHALED OTHER INHALANTS FOR KICKS

Q16K Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 81 7.0
Never used 977 84.5
1-2 times 55 4.8
3-10 times 23 2.0
11-19 times 5 0.4
20+ times 15 1.3

Frequency Missing = 55

CIGARETTE USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 10 0.8
Never used 498 42.1
1-2 times 219 18.5
3-10 times 115 9.7
11-19 times 39 3.3
20+ times 302 25.5
Frequency Missing = 28

SMOKELESS TOBACCO USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 19 1.6
Never used 873 74.5
1-2 times 101 8.6
3-10 times 66 5.6
11-19 times 22 1.9
20+ times 91 7.8

Frequency Missing = 39

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

BEER USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 7 0.6
Never used 406 34.7
1-2 times 228 19.5
3-10 times 188 16.1
11-19 times 79 6.8
20+ times 261 22.3

Frequency Missing = 42

WINE COOLER USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 15 1.3
Never used 419 36.1
1-2 times 231 19.9
3-10 times 205 17.7
11-19 times 87 7.5
20+ times 203 17.5

Frequency Missing = 51

WINE USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 13 1.1
Never used 571 49.1
1-2 times 255 21.9
3-10 times 154 13.2
11-19 times 48 4.1
20+ times 122 10.5
Frequency Missing = 48

LIQUOR USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 11 1.0
Never used 554 48.0
1-2 times 157 13.6
3-10 times 145 12.6
11-19 times 78 6.8
20+ times 209 18.1

Frequency Missing = 57

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

INHALANT USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 23 2.0
Never used 964 82.3
1-2 times 101 8.6
3-10 times 38 3.2
11-19 times 19 1.6
20+ times 27 2.3

Frequency Missing = 39

MARIJUANA USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 23 2.0
Never used 867 74.5
1-2 times 105 9.0
3-10 times 64 5.5
11-19 times 24 2.1
20+ times 80 6.9

Frequency Missing = 48

COCAINE USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 19 1.6
Never used 1100 94.8
1-2 times 21 1.8
3-10 times 14 1.2
20+ times 6 0.5
Frequency Missing = 51

CRACK USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 31 2.7
Never used 1106 95.3
1-2 times 16 1.4
3-10 times 2 0.2
11-19 times 1 0.1
20+ times 4 0.3

Frequency Missing = 51

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HALLUCINOGEN USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17L Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 162 14.0
Never used 950 81.9
1-2 times 31 2.7
3-10 times 10 0.9
11-19 times 4 0.3
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 51

UPPER USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17M Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 236 20.6
Never used 797 69.7
1-2 times 48 4.2
3-10 times 32 2.8
11-19 times 11 1.0
20+ times 19 1.7

Frequency Missing = 68

DOWNER USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17N Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 234 20.4
Never used 845 73.7
1-2 times 38 3.3
3-10 times 13 1.1
11-19 times 5 0.4
20+ times 11 1.0
Frequency Missing = 65

STEROID USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17O Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 71 6.2
Never used 1042 91.1
1-2 times 18 1.6
3-10 times 6 0.5
11-19 times 2 0.2
20+ times 5 0.4

Frequency Missing = 67

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

ECSTASY USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17P Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 356 30.9
Never used 755 65.5
1-2 times 25 2.2
3-10 times 10 0.9
11-19 times 3 0.3
20+ times 4 0.3

Frequency Missing = 58

ROACH USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17Q Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 361 30.9
Never used 720 61.6
1-2 times 43 3.7
3-10 times 14 1.2
11-19 times 5 0.4
20+ times 26 2.2

Frequency Missing = 42

CIGARETTE USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 13 1.1
Never used 670 57.8
1-2 times 139 12.0
3-10 times 77 6.6
11-19 times 44 3.8
20+ times 216 18.6
Frequency Missing = 52

SMOKELESS TOBACCO USE IN PAST SCHOOL YR

Q18B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 16 1.4
Never used 942 83.4
1-2 times 55 4.9
3-10 times 29 2.6
11-19 times 17 1.5
20+ times 70 6.2

Frequency Missing = 82

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

BEER USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 12 1.1
Never used 568 50.5
1-2 times 173 15.4
3-10 times 156 13.9
11-19 times 67 6.0
20+ times 148 13.2

Frequency Missing = 87

WINE COOLER USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 15 1.3
Never used 599 53.5
1-2 times 200 17.9
3-10 times 147 13.1
11-19 times 55 4.9
20+ times 104 9.3

Frequency Missing = 91

WINE USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 13 1.2
Never used 723 64.7
1-2 times 178 15.9
3-10 times 106 9.5
11-19 times 32 2.9
20+ times 66 5.9
Frequency Missing = 93

LIQUOR USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 17 1.5
Never used 646 58.1
1-2 times 150 13.5
3-10 times 120 10.8
11-19 times 56 5.0
20+ times 122 11.0

Frequency Missing = 100

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

INHALANT USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 30 2.6
Never used 1008 89.0
1-2 times 46 4.1
3-10 times 27 2.4
11-19 times 11 1.0
20+ times 11 1.0

Frequency Missing = 78

MARIJUANA USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 21 1.9
Never used 880 79.8
1-2 times 80 7.3
3-10 times 52 4.7
11-19 times 22 2.0
20+ times 48 4.4

Frequency Missing = 108

COCAINE USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 20 1.8
Never used 1048 95.4
1-2 times 19 1.7
3-10 times 7 0.6
11-19 times 2 0.2
20+ times 2 0.2
Frequency Missing = 113

CRACK USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 33 3.0
Never used 1043 95.5
1-2 times 8 0.7
3-10 times 2 0.2
11-19 times 4 0.4
20+ times 2 0.2

Frequency Missing = 119

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HALLUCINOGEN USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18L Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 146 13.1
Never used 935 83.9
1-2 times 25 2.2
3-10 times 5 0.4
11-19 times 1 0.1
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 96

UPPER USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18M Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 204 19.7
Never used 770 74.2
1-2 times 32 3.1
3-10 times 24 2.3
11-19 times 2 0.2
20+ times 6 0.6

Frequency Missing = 173

DOWNER USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18N Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 200 19.6
Never used 783 76.7
1-2 times 23 2.3
3-10 times 9 0.9
11-19 times 1 0.1
20+ times 5 0.5
Frequency Missing = 190

STEROID USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18O Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 61 5.8
Never used 967 92.5
1-2 times 10 1.0
3-10 times 4 0.4
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 166

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

ECSTASY USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18P Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 307 29.4
Never used 708 67.9
1-2 times 17 1.6
3-10 times 6 0.6
11-19 times 1 0.1
20+ times 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 168

ROACH USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18Q Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 320 29.8
Never used 695 64.7
1-2 times 27 2.5
3-10 times 13 1.2
11-19 times 3 0.3
20+ times 17 1.6

Frequency Missing = 136

CIGARETTE USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 48 4.3
Never used 721 64.3
1-2 times 103 9.2
3-10 times 69 6.1
11-19 times 30 2.7
20+ times 151 13.5
Frequency Missing = 89

SMOKELESS TOBACCO USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 67 6.0
Never used 927 83.5
1-2 times 36 3.2
3-10 times 28 2.5
11-19 times 17 1.5
20+ times 35 3.2

Frequency Missing = 101

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

BEER USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 41 3.7
Never used 690 62.5
1-2 times 162 14.7
3-10 times 107 9.7
11-19 times 37 3.4
20+ times 67 6.1

Frequency Missing = 107

WINE COOLER USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 50 4.6
Never used 763 69.7
1-2 times 142 13.0
3-10 times 80 7.3
11-19 times 20 1.8
20+ times 40 3.7

Frequency Missing = 116

WINE USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 49 4.5
Never used 843 77.2
1-2 times 107 9.8
3-10 times 47 4.3
11-19 times 11 1.0
20+ times 35 3.2
Frequency Missing = 119

LIQUOR USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 48 4.4
Never used 734 67.3
1-2 times 139 12.8
3-10 times 87 8.0
11-19 times 30 2.8
20+ times 52 4.8

Frequency Missing = 121

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

INHALANT USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 74 6.7
Never used 972 88.5
1-2 times 28 2.6
3-10 times 15 1.4
11-19 times 4 0.4
20+ times 5 0.5

Frequency Missing = 113

MARIJUANA USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 61 5.7
Never used 869 81.5
1-2 times 64 6.0
3-10 times 35 3.3
11-19 times 15 1.4
20+ times 22 2.1

Frequency Missing = 145

COCAINE USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 72 6.7
Never used 986 91.9
1-2 times 11 1.0
3-10 times 3 0.3
20+ times 1 0.1
Frequency Missing = 138

CRACK USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 85 8.0
Never used 965 91.0
1-2 times 6 0.6
3-10 times 2 0.2
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 150

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HALLUCINOGEN USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19L Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 182 16.7
Never used 888 81.4
1-2 times 15 1.4
3-10 times 4 0.4
11-19 times 1 0.1
20+ times 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 120

UPPER USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19M Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 246 23.2
Never used 783 73.9
1-2 times 17 1.6
3-10 times 13 1.2
20+ times 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 151

DOWNER USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19N Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 247 23.5
Never used 785 74.7
1-2 times 12 1.1
3-10 times 6 0.6
20+ times 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 160


STEROID USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19O Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 116 10.9
Never used 935 88.2
1-2 times 4 0.4
3-10 times 2 0.2
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 151

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

ECSTASY USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19P Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 348 32.6
Never used 709 66.3
1-2 times 7 0.7
3-10 times 4 0.4
11-19 times 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 142

ROACH USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19Q Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 366 33.6
Never used 682 62.7
1-2 times 23 2.1
3-10 times 6 0.6
11-19 times 3 0.3
20+ times 8 0.7

Frequency Missing = 123

CLOSE FRIENDS USE CIGARETTES

Q20A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 6 0.5
None 267 23.2
A few 340 29.6
Some 218 19.0
Most 252 21.9
All 66 5.7
Frequency Missing = 62

CLOSE FRIENDS USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q20B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 9 0.8
None 533 48.5
A few 284 25.9
Some 166 15.1
Most 74 6.7
All 32 2.9

Frequency Missing = 113

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CLOSE FRIENDS USE BEER

Q20C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 5 0.5
None 190 17.4
A few 247 22.6
Some 228 20.9
Most 291 26.7
All 130 11.9

Frequency Missing = 120

CLOSE FRIENDS USE WINE COOLERS

Q20D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 11 1.0
None 274 25.6
A few 257 24.0
Some 218 20.4
Most 204 19.1
All 105 9.8

Frequency Missing = 142

CLOSE FRIENDS USE WINE

Q20E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 8 0.7
None 425 39.7
A few 272 25.4
Some 162 15.1
Most 126 11.8
All 77 7.2
Frequency Missing = 141

CLOSE FRIENDS USE LIQUOR

Q20F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 9 0.8
None 325 30.1
A few 219 20.3
Some 202 18.7
Most 215 19.9
All 109 10.1

Frequency Missing = 132

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CLOSE FRIENDS USE INHALANTS

Q20G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 26 2.3
None 791 71.5
A few 192 17.3
Some 53 4.8
Most 33 3.0
All 12 1.1

Frequency Missing = 104

CLOSE FRIENDS USE MARIJUANA

Q20H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 14 1.3
None 486 46.3
A few 246 23.5
Some 149 14.2
Most 112 10.7
All 42 4.0

Frequency Missing = 162

CLOSE FRIENDS USE COCAINE

Q20I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 17 1.6
None 834 80.1
A few 135 13.0
Some 37 3.6
Most 7 0.7
All 11 1.1
Frequency Missing = 170

CLOSE FRIENDS USE CRACK

Q20J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 44 4.2
None 840 80.1
A few 121 11.5
Some 22 2.1
Most 9 0.9
All 13 1.2

Frequency Missing = 162

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CLOSE FRIENDS USE HALLUCINOGENS

Q20L Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 131 12.2
None 806 75.1
A few 88 8.2
Some 26 2.4
Most 14 1.3
All 8 0.7

Frequency Missing = 138

CLOSE FRIENDS USE UPPERS

Q20M Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 163 17.8
None 593 64.7
A few 100 10.9
Some 39 4.3
Most 12 1.3
All 10 1.1

Frequency Missing = 294

CLOSE FRIENDS USE DOWNERS

Q20N Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 169 18.4
None 630 68.6
A few 78 8.5
Some 22 2.4
Most 12 1.3
All 8 0.9
Frequency Missing = 292

CLOSE FRIENDS USE STEROIDS

Q20O Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 54 5.6
None 753 78.5
A few 111 11.6
Some 24 2.5
Most 9 0.9
All 8 0.8

Frequency Missing = 252

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CLOSE FRIENDS USE ECSTASY

Q20P Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 264 27.3
None 581 60.1
A few 78 8.1
Some 30 3.1
Most 6 0.6
All 7 0.7

Frequency Missing = 245

CLOSE FRIENDS USE ROACH

Q20Q Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 284 28.2
None 563 55.9
A few 84 8.3
Some 41 4.1
Most 20 2.0
All 15 1.5

Frequency Missing = 204

AGE WHEN FIRST USED CIGARETTES

Q21A Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 478 41.9
<9 years old 136 11.9
10 years old 68 6.0
11 years old 67 5.9
12 years old 105 9.2
13 years old 124 10.9
14 years old 66 5.8
15 years old 50 4.4
16 years old 34 3.0
17 years old 11 1.0
>18 years old 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 69

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AGE WHEN FIRST USED SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q21B Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
10 years old 19 8.4
11 years old 25 11.1
12 years old 50 22.2
13 years old 57 25.3
14 years old 34 15.1
15 years old 25 11.1
16 years old 10 4.4
17 years old 4 1.8
>18 years old 1 0.4

Frequency Missing = 986

AGE WHEN FIRST USED BEER

Q21C Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 396 35.3
<9 years old 156 13.9
10 years old 50 4.5
11 years old 54 4.8
12 years old 90 8.0
13 years old 133 11.9
14 years old 99 8.8
15 years old 77 6.9
16 years old 55 4.9
17 years old 9 0.8
>18 years old 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 89

AGE WHEN FIRST USED WINE COOLERS


Q21D Frequency Percent
-----------------------------------
Never used it 426 38.0
<9 years old 87 7.8
10 years old 50 4.5
11 years old 75 6.7
12 years old 108 9.6
13 years old 111 9.9
14 years old 106 9.5
15 years old 90 8.0
16 years old 50 4.5
17 years old 13 1.2
>18 years old 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 91

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AGE WHEN FIRST USED WINE

Q21E Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 566 50.9
<9 years old 67 6.0
10 years old 39 3.5
11 years old 44 4.0
12 years old 78 7.0
13 years old 99 8.9
14 years old 82 7.4
15 years old 67 6.0
16 years old 47 4.2
17 years old 18 1.6
>18 years old 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 100

AGE WHEN FIRST USED LIQUOR

Q21F Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 549 50.0
<9 years old 51 4.6
10 years old 31 2.8
11 years old 37 3.4
12 years old 65 5.9
13 years old 106 9.6
14 years old 95 8.6
15 years old 80 7.3
16 years old 62 5.6
17 years old 18 1.6
>18 years old 5 0.5

Frequency Missing = 112


AGE WHEN FIRST USED INHALANTS

Q21G Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 962 85.2
<9 years old 26 2.3
10 years old 13 1.2
11 years old 23 2.0
12 years old 28 2.5
13 years old 38 3.4
14 years old 19 1.7
15 years old 11 1.0
16 years old 4 0.4
17 years old 3 0.3
>18 years old 2 0.2

Frequency Missing = 82

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AGE WHEN FIRST USED MARIJUANA

Q21H Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 858 77.6
<9 years old 6 0.5
10 years old 9 0.8
11 years old 6 0.5
12 years old 23 2.1
13 years old 47 4.3
14 years old 62 5.6
15 years old 42 3.8
16 years old 31 2.8
17 years old 17 1.5
>18 years old 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 106

AGE WHEN FIRST USED COCAINE

Q21I Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1061 96.9
<9 years old 4 0.4
10 years old 2 0.2
11 years old 2 0.2
12 years old 3 0.3
13 years old 7 0.6
14 years old 4 0.4
15 years old 3 0.3
16 years old 3 0.3
17 years old 5 0.5
>18 years old 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 116


AGE WHEN FIRST USED CRACK

Q21J Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1068 97.8
<9 years old 3 0.3
10 years old 3 0.3
11 years old 2 0.2
12 years old 5 0.5
13 years old 5 0.5
14 years old 3 0.3
15 years old 1 0.1
16 years old 1 0.1
17 years old 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 119

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AGE WHEN FIRST USED HALLUCINOGENS

Q21L Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1054 97.0
<9 years old 1 0.1
11 years old 2 0.2
12 years old 5 0.5
13 years old 7 0.6
14 years old 2 0.2
15 years old 4 0.4
16 years old 5 0.5
17 years old 7 0.6

Frequency Missing = 124

AGE WHEN FIRST USED UPPERS

Q21M Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 992 92.6
<9 years old 1 0.1
10 years old 2 0.2
11 years old 5 0.5
12 years old 5 0.5
13 years old 12 1.1
14 years old 16 1.5
15 years old 15 1.4
16 years old 18 1.7
17 years old 5 0.5

Frequency Missing = 140

AGE WHEN FIRST USED DOWNERS

Q21N Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1031 95.3
<9 years old 3 0.3
11 years old 3 0.3
12 years old 5 0.5
13 years old 7 0.6
14 years old 10 0.9
15 years old 11 1.0
16 years old 8 0.7
17 years old 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 129

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AGE WHEN FIRST USED STEROIDS

Q21O Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1066 97.8
<9 years old 2 0.2
10 years old 1 0.1
11 years old 4 0.4
12 years old 4 0.4
13 years old 3 0.3
14 years old 4 0.4
15 years old 3 0.3
16 years old 2 0.2
>18 years old 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 121

AGE WHEN FIRST USED ECSTASY

Q21P Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1048 97.1
<9 years old 1 0.1
13 years old 4 0.4
14 years old 5 0.5
15 years old 6 0.6
16 years old 10 0.9
17 years old 4 0.4
>18 years old 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 132

AGE WHEN FIRST USED ROACH

Q21Q Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1015 93.4
10 years old 2 0.2
11 years old 3 0.3
12 years old 9 0.8
13 years old 17 1.6
14 years old 14 1.3
15 years old 8 0.7
16 years old 10 0.9
17 years old 7 0.6
>18 years old 2 0.2

Frequency Missing = 124

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES

Q22A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 529 48.3
Every day 126 11.5
Several times/wk 82 7.5
Several times/mo 67 6.1
About once/month 67 6.1
< once/month 92 8.4
< once/year 133 12.1

Frequency Missing = 115

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q22B Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 818 77.1
Every day 35 3.3
Several times/wk 28 2.6
Several times/mo 29 2.7
About once/month 31 2.9
< once/month 37 3.5
< once/year 83 7.8

Frequency Missing = 150

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE BEER

Q22C Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 425 39.8
Every day 11 1.0
Several times/wk 90 8.4
Several times/mo 175 16.4
About once/month 113 10.6
< once/month 145 13.6
< once/year 109 10.2

Frequency Missing = 143

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS

Q22D Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 435 41.0
Every day 9 0.8
Several times/wk 57 5.4
Several times/mo 161 15.2
About once/month 118 11.1
< once/month 168 15.8
< once/year 112 10.6

Frequency Missing = 151

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE WINE

Q22E Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 547 51.6
Every day 6 0.6
Several times/wk 42 4.0
Several times/mo 123 11.6
About once/month 87 8.2
< once/month 119 11.2
< once/year 136 12.8

Frequency Missing = 151

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE LIQUOR

Q22F Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 529 49.9
Every day 5 0.5
Several times/wk 62 5.8
Several times/mo 164 15.5
About once/month 111 10.5
< once/month 103 9.7
< once/year 86 8.1

Frequency Missing = 151

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE INHALANTS

Q22G Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 927 86.7
Every day 2 0.2
Several times/wk 19 1.8
Several times/mo 20 1.9
About once/month 14 1.3
< once/month 31 2.9
< once/year 56 5.2

Frequency Missing = 142

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA

Q22H Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 819 78.6
Every day 9 0.9
Several times/wk 29 2.8
Several times/mo 41 3.9
About once/month 43 4.1
< once/month 44 4.2
< once/year 57 5.5

Frequency Missing = 169

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE COCAINE

Q22I Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 1003 96.9
Every day 1 0.1
Several times/wk 5 0.5
Several times/mo 5 0.5
About once/month 6 0.6
< once/month 5 0.5
< once/year 10 1.0

Frequency Missing = 176

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE CRACK

Q22J Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 1010 98.1
Every day 3 0.3
Several times/wk 3 0.3
Several times/mo 3 0.3
About once/month 2 0.2
< once/month 2 0.2
< once/year 7 0.7

Frequency Missing = 181

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS

Q22L Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 1025 97.0
Several times/wk 3 0.3
Several times/mo 4 0.4
About once/month 7 0.7
< once/month 10 0.9
< once/year 8 0.8

Frequency Missing = 154

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE UPPERS

Q22M Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 951 92.4
Every day 1 0.1
Several times/wk 9 0.9
Several times/mo 16 1.6
About once/month 13 1.3
< once/month 22 2.1
< once/year 17 1.7

Frequency Missing = 182

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE DOWNERS

Q22N Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 957 95.0
Every day 1 0.1
Several times/wk 6 0.6
Several times/mo 10 1.0
About once/month 9 0.9
< once/month 10 1.0
< once/year 14 1.4

Frequency Missing = 204

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE STEROIDS

Q22O Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 997 97.5
Every day 2 0.2
Several times/wk 1 0.1
Several times/mo 6 0.6
About once/month 4 0.4
< once/month 1 0.1
< once/year 12 1.2

Frequency Missing = 188

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE ECSTASY

Q22P Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 975 97.3
Every day 2 0.2
Several times/wk 1 0.1
Several times/mo 2 0.2
About once/month 4 0.4
< once/month 10 1.0
< once/year 8 0.8

Frequency Missing = 209

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE ROACH

Q22Q Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 950 93.8
Every day 1 0.1
Several times/wk 7 0.7
Several times/mo 14 1.4
About once/month 11 1.1
< once/month 13 1.3
< once/year 17 1.7

Frequency Missing = 198

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DIFFICULT TO GET CIGARETTES

Q23A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 44 3.9
Impossible 109 9.8
Very difficult 42 3.8
Somewhat diff 50 4.5
Somewhat easy 172 15.4
Very easy 698 62.6

Frequency Missing = 96

DIFFICULT TO GET SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q23B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 74 6.8
Impossible 176 16.1
Very difficult 49 4.5
Somewhat diff 82 7.5
Somewhat easy 160 14.7
Very easy 551 50.5

Frequency Missing = 119

DIFFICULT TO GET BEER

Q23C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 33 3.0
Impossible 102 9.3
Very difficult 44 4.0
Somewhat diff 88 8.1
Somewhat easy 242 22.2
Very easy 583 53.4
Frequency Missing = 119

DIFFICULT TO GET WINE COOLERS

Q23D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 47 4.4
Impossible 110 10.2
Very difficult 55 5.1
Somewhat diff 85 7.9
Somewhat easy 247 22.9
Very easy 534 49.5

Frequency Missing = 133

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DIFFICULT TO GET WINE

Q23E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 43 4.0
Impossible 135 12.5
Very difficult 78 7.2
Somewhat diff 90 8.3
Somewhat easy 241 22.2
Very easy 497 45.8

Frequency Missing = 127

DIFFICULT TO GET LIQUOR

Q23F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 50 4.6
Impossible 147 13.7
Very difficult 63 5.9
Somewhat diff 87 8.1
Somewhat easy 213 19.8
Very easy 516 48.0

Frequency Missing = 135

DIFFICULT TO GET INHALANTS

Q23G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 98 9.1
Impossible 176 16.3
Very difficult 31 2.9
Somewhat diff 42 3.9
Somewhat easy 79 7.3
Very easy 654 60.6
Frequency Missing = 131

DIFFICULT TO GET MARIJUANA

Q23H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 80 7.5
Impossible 247 23.1
Very difficult 105 9.8
Somewhat diff 109 10.2
Somewhat easy 203 19.0
Very easy 327 30.5

Frequency Missing = 140

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DIFFICULT TO GET COCAINE

Q23I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 93 8.7
Impossible 331 31.1
Very difficult 200 18.8
Somewhat diff 165 15.5
Somewhat easy 134 12.6
Very easy 140 13.2

Frequency Missing = 148

DIFFICULT TO GET CRACK

Q23J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 107 10.1
Impossible 338 32.0
Very difficult 187 17.7
Somewhat diff 169 16.0
Somewhat easy 123 11.6
Very easy 132 12.5

Frequency Missing = 155

DIFFICULT TO GET HALLUCINOGENS

Q23L Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 194 18.1
Impossible 328 30.6
Very difficult 200 18.7
Somewhat diff 130 12.1
Somewhat easy 98 9.2
Very easy 121 11.3
Frequency Missing = 140

DIFFICULT TO GET UPPERS

Q23M Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 243 22.9
Impossible 254 23.9
Very difficult 145 13.7
Somewhat diff 115 10.8
Somewhat easy 125 11.8
Very easy 179 16.9

Frequency Missing = 150

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DIFFICULT TO GET DOWNERS

Q23N Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 240 23.1
Impossible 251 24.2
Very difficult 144 13.9
Somewhat diff 116 11.2
Somewhat easy 114 11.0
Very easy 172 16.6

Frequency Missing = 174

DIFFICULT TO GET STEROIDS

Q23O Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 136 13.0
Impossible 305 29.1
Very difficult 167 15.9
Somewhat diff 148 14.1
Somewhat easy 126 12.0
Very easy 167 15.9

Frequency Missing = 162

DIFFICULT TO GET ECSTASY

Q23P Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 337 31.8
Impossible 257 24.2
Very difficult 153 14.4
Somewhat diff 101 9.5
Somewhat easy 91 8.6
Very easy 122 11.5
Frequency Missing = 150

DIFFICULT TO GET ROACH

Q23Q Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 362 33.9
Impossible 244 22.9
Very difficult 130 12.2
Somewhat diff 76 7.1
Somewhat easy 97 9.1
Very easy 158 14.8

Frequency Missing = 144

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER HEARD OF CIGARETTES

Q24A1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 31 2.6
Disagree 1180 97.4

NEVER USE CIGARETTES

Q24A2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 533 44.0
Disagree 678 56.0

NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24A3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 102 8.4
No 1109 91.6

NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES DURING SCHOOL

Q24A4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 55 4.5
No 1156 95.5

NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES AFTER SCHOOL


Q24A5 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 232 19.2
No 979 80.8

NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES ON WEEKENDS

Q24A6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 411 33.9
No 800 66.1

NEVER HEARD OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q24B1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 57 4.7
Disagree 1154 95.3

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q24B2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 798 65.9
Disagree 413 34.1

USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24B3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 24 2.0
No 1187 98.0

USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO DURING SCHOOL

Q24B4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 41 3.4
No 1170 96.6

USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO AFTER SCHOOL

Q24B5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 82 6.8
No 1129 93.2

USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO ON WEEKENDS


Q24B6 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 156 12.9
No 1055 87.1

NEVER HEARD OF BEER

Q24C1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 23 1.9
Disagree 1188 98.1

NEVER USE BEER

Q24C2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 426 35.2
Disagree 785 64.8

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE BEER BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24C3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 15 1.2
No 1196 98.8

NORMALLY USE BEER DURING SCHOOL

Q24C4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 12 1.0
No 1199 99.0

NORMALLY USE BEER AFTER SCHOOL

Q24C5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 81 6.7
No 1130 93.3

NORMALLY USE BEER ON WEEKENDS

Q24C6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 579 47.8
No 632 52.2

NEVER HEARD OF WINE COOLERS


Q24D1 Frequency Percent
------------------------------
Agree 26 2.1
Disagree 1185 97.9

NEVER USE WINE COOLERS

Q24D2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 433 35.8
Disagree 778 64.2

NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24D3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 8 0.7
No 1203 99.3

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS DURING SCHOOL

Q24D4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 10 0.8
No 1201 99.2

NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24D5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 60 5.0
No 1151 95.0

NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS ON WEEKENDS

Q24D6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 563 46.5
No 648 53.5

NEVER HEARD OF WINE

Q24E1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 30 2.5
Disagree 1181 97.5

NEVER USE WINE


Q24E2 Frequency Percent
------------------------------
Agree 540 44.6
Disagree 671 55.4

NORMALLY USE WINE BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24E3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 10 0.8
No 1201 99.2

NORMALLY USE WINE DURING SCHOOL

Q24E4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 7 0.6
No 1204 99.4

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE WINE AFTER SCHOOL

Q24E5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 55 4.5
No 1156 95.5

NORMALLY USE WINE ON WEEKENDS

Q24E6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 449 37.1
No 762 62.9

NEVER HEARD OF LIQUOR

Q24F1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 28 2.3
Disagree 1183 97.7

NEVER USE LIQUOR

Q24F2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 510 42.1
Disagree 701 57.9

NORMALLY USE LIQUOR BEFORE SCHOOL


Q24F3 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 10 0.8
No 1201 99.2

NORMALLY USE LIQUOR DURING SCHOOL

Q24F4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 11 0.9
No 1200 99.1

NORMALLY USE LIQUOR AFTER SCHOOL

Q24F5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 48 4.0
No 1163 96.0

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE LIQUOR ON WEEKENDS

Q24F6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 485 40.0
No 726 60.0

NEVER HEARD OF INHALANTS

Q24G1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 77 6.4
Disagree 1134 93.6

NEVER USE INHALANTS

Q24G2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 843 69.6
Disagree 368 30.4

NORMALLY USE INHALANTS BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24G3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 10 0.8
No 1201 99.2

NORMALLY USE INHALANTS DURING SCHOOL


Q24G4 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 58 4.8
No 1153 95.2

NORMALLY USE INHALANTS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24G5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 32 2.6
No 1179 97.4

NORMALLY USE INHALANTS ON WEEKENDS

Q24G6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 68 5.6
No 1143 94.4

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER HEARD OF MARIJUANA

Q24H1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 59 4.9
Disagree 1152 95.1

NEVER USE MARIJUANA

Q24H2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 766 63.3
Disagree 445 36.7

NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24H3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 16 1.3
No 1195 98.7

NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA DURING SCHOOL

Q24H4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 14 1.2
No 1197 98.8

NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA AFTER SCHOOL


Q24H5 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 51 4.2
No 1160 95.8

NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA ON WEEKENDS

Q24H6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 207 17.1
No 1004 82.9

NEVER HEARD OF COCAINE

Q24I1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 76 6.3
Disagree 1135 93.7

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER USE COCAINE

Q24I2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 939 77.5
Disagree 272 22.5

NORMALLY USE COCAINE BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24I3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 2 0.2
No 1209 99.8

NORMALLY USE COCAINE DURING SCHOOL

Q24I4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 6 0.5
No 1205 99.5

NORMALLY USE COCAINE AFTER SCHOOL

Q24I5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 3 0.2
No 1208 99.8

NORMALLY USE COCAINE ON WEEKENDS


Q24I6 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 27 2.2
No 1184 97.8

NEVER HEARD OF CRACK

Q24J1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 87 7.2
Disagree 1124 92.8

NEVER USE CRACK

Q24J2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 933 77.0
Disagree 278 23.0

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE CRACK BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24J3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
No 1211 100.0

NORMALLY USE CRACK DURING SCHOOL

Q24J4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 6 0.5
No 1205 99.5

NORMALLY USE CRACK AFTER SCHOOL

Q24J5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 2 0.2
No 1209 99.8

NORMALLY USE CRACK ON WEEKENDS

Q24J6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 18 1.5
No 1193 98.5

NEVER HEARD OF HALLUCINOGENS

Q24L1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 179 14.8
Disagree 1032 85.2

NEVER USE HALLUCINOGENS

Q24L2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 831 68.6
Disagree 380 31.4

NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24L3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 1 0.1
No 1210 99.9

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS DURING SCHOOL

Q24L4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 2 0.2
No 1209 99.8

NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24L5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 2 0.2
No 1209 99.8

NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS ON WEEKENDS

Q24L6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 33 2.7
No 1178 97.3

NEVER HEARD OF UPPERS

Q24M1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 231 19.1
Disagree 980 80.9

NEVER USE UPPERS


Q24M2 Frequency Percent
------------------------------
Agree 739 61.0
Disagree 472 39.0

NORMALLY USE UPPERS BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24M3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 17 1.4
No 1194 98.6

NORMALLY USE UPPERS DURING SCHOOL

Q24M4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 20 1.7
No 1191 98.3

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE UPPERS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24M5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 19 1.6
No 1192 98.4

NORMALLY USE UPPERS ON WEEKENDS

Q24M6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 45 3.7
No 1166 96.3

NEVER HEARD OF DOWNERS

Q24N1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 231 19.1
Disagree 980 80.9

NEVER USE DOWNERS

Q24N2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 747 61.7
Disagree 464 38.3

NORMALLY USE DOWNERS BEFORE SCHOOL


Q24N3 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 8 0.7
No 1203 99.3

NORMALLY USE DOWNERS DURING SCHOOL

Q24N4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 11 0.9
No 1200 99.1

NORMALLY USE DOWNERS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24N5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 16 1.3
No 1195 98.7

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE DOWNERS ON WEEKENDS

Q24N6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 32 2.6
No 1179 97.4

NEVER HEARD OF STEROIDS

Q24O1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 122 10.1
Disagree 1089 89.9

NEVER USE STEROIDS

Q24O2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 887 73.2
Disagree 324 26.8

NORMALLY USE STEROIDS BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24O3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 4 0.3
No 1207 99.7

NORMALLY USE STEROIDS DURING SCHOOL


Q24O4 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 7 0.6
No 1204 99.4

NORMALLY USE STEROIDS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24O5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 8 0.7
No 1203 99.3

NORMALLY USE STEROIDS ON WEEKENDS

Q24O6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 12 1.0
No 1199 99.0

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER HEARD OF ECSTASY

Q24P1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 308 25.4
Disagree 903 74.6

NEVER USE ECSTASY

Q24P2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 694 57.3
Disagree 517 42.7

NORMALLY USE ECSTASY BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24P3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 1 0.1
No 1210 99.9

NORMALLY USE ECSTASY DURING SCHOOL

Q24P4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 3 0.2
No 1208 99.8

NORMALLY USE ECSTASY AFTER SCHOOL


Q24P5 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
No 1211 100.0

NORMALLY USE ECSTASY ON WEEKENDS

Q24P6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 28 2.3
No 1183 97.7

NEVER HEARD OF ECSTASY

Q24Q1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 332 27.4
Disagree 879 72.6

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER USE ROACH

Q24Q2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 636 52.5
Disagree 575 47.5

NORMALLY USE ROACH BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24Q3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 1 0.1
No 1210 99.9

NORMALLY USE ROACH DURING SCHOOL

Q24Q4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 3 0.2
No 1208 99.8

NORMALLY USE ROACH AFTER SCHOOL

Q24Q5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 10 0.8
No 1201 99.2

NORMALLY USE ROACH ON WEEKENDS


Q24Q6 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 55 4.5
No 1156 95.5

AMOUNT OF BEER AT ONE TIME

Q25A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 421 36.6
12+ drinks 126 11.0
9-11 drinks 47 4.1
5-8 drinks 116 10.1
3-4 drinks 124 10.8
2 drinks 83 7.2
1 drink 127 11.1
< 1 drink 105 9.1

Frequency Missing = 62

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AMOUNT OF WINE COOLERS AT ONE TIME

Q25B Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 426 37.7
12+ drinks 111 9.8
9-11 drinks 60 5.3
5-8 drinks 101 8.9
3-4 drinks 144 12.7
2 drinks 104 9.2
1 drink 115 10.2
< 1 drink 70 6.2

Frequency Missing = 80

AMOUNT OF WINE AT ONE TIME

Q25C Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 544 48.0
12+ drinks 77 6.8
9-11 drinks 35 3.1
5-8 drinks 45 4.0
3-4 drinks 82 7.2
2 drinks 97 8.6
1 drink 144 12.7
< 1 drink 109 9.6

Frequency Missing = 78

AMOUNT OF LIQUOR AT ONE TIME

Q25D Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 527 46.6
12+ drinks 88 7.8
9-11 drinks 44 3.9
5-8 drinks 81 7.2
3-4 drinks 121 10.7
2 drinks 90 8.0
1 drink 92 8.1
< 1 drink 88 7.8

Frequency Missing = 80

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

BEERS, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME

Q26A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 362 37.8
Never 5+ at time 184 19.2
Every day 9 0.9
Several times/wk 53 5.5
Several times/mo 138 14.4
About once/month 78 8.2
< once/month 69 7.2
< once/year 64 6.7

Frequency Missing = 254

WINE COOLERS, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME

Q26B Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 359 38.0
Never 5+ at time 176 18.6
Every day 4 0.4
Several times/wk 50 5.3
Several times/mo 110 11.6
About once/month 86 9.1
< once/month 90 9.5
< once/year 70 7.4

Frequency Missing = 266

WINE, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME

Q26C Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 441 46.8
Never 5+ at time 155 16.5
Every day 2 0.2
Several times/wk 40 4.2
Several times/mo 70 7.4
About once/month 76 8.1
< once/month 73 7.7
< once/year 85 9.0

Frequency Missing = 269

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

LIQUOR, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME

Q26D Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 425 45.0
Never 5+ at time 140 14.8
Every day 5 0.5
Several times/wk 43 4.6
Several times/mo 115 12.2
About once/month 78 8.3
< once/month 63 6.7
< once/year 75 7.9

Frequency Missing = 267

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM HOME

Q27A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Do not Drink 817 87.4
Never 56 6.0
Seldom 5 0.5
Most of the Time 14 1.5
Always 43 4.6

Frequency Missing = 276

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM FRIENDS

Q27B Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Do not Drink 283 25.5
Never 166 15.0
Seldom 173 15.6
Most of the Time 293 26.4
Always 194 17.5
Frequency Missing = 102

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM A STORE

Q27C Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Do not Drink 287 26.0
Never 460 41.6
Seldom 139 12.6
Most of the Time 132 11.9
Always 87 7.9

Frequency Missing = 106

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT PARTIES

Q27D Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Do not Drink 281 25.4
Never 178 16.1
Seldom 142 12.8
Most of the Time 241 21.8
Always 265 23.9

Frequency Missing = 104

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM OTHER

Q27E Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Do not Drink 299 27.7
Never 318 29.4
Seldom 175 16.2
Most of the Time 143 13.2
Always 146 13.5

Frequency Missing = 130

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE TOBACCO

Q28A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 317 32.7
Somewhat 350 36.1
Not very 188 19.4
Not at all 58 6.0
Don't know 57 5.9

Frequency Missing = 241


DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE ALCOHOL

Q28B Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 400 41.7
Somewhat 364 38.0
Not very 122 12.7
Not at all 34 3.5
Don't know 39 4.1

Frequency Missing = 252

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE INHALANTS

Q28C Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 682 71.5
Somewhat 168 17.6
Not very 34 3.6
Not at all 17 1.8
Don't know 53 5.6

Frequency Missing = 257

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE MARIJUANA

Q28D Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 633 67.3
Somewhat 172 18.3
Not very 60 6.4
Not at all 43 4.6
Don't know 33 3.5

Frequency Missing = 270

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE COCAINE

Q28E Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 817 86.5
Somewhat 64 6.8
Not very 8 0.8
Not at all 13 1.4
Don't know 42 4.4

Frequency Missing = 267


DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE CRACK

Q28F Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 817 87.4
Somewhat 56 6.0
Not very 5 0.5
Not at all 14 1.5
Don't know 43 4.6

Frequency Missing = 276

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE ECSTASY

Q28G Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 672 71.5
Somewhat 81 8.6
Not very 21 2.2
Not at all 20 2.1
Don't know 146 15.5

Frequency Missing = 271

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE STEROIDS

Q28H Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 672 71.1
Somewhat 151 16.0
Not very 37 3.9
Not at all 14 1.5
Don't know 71 7.5

Frequency Missing = 266

DAYS SKIPPED SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29A Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 662 58.7
1 day 152 13.5
2-3 days 165 14.6
4-9 days 96 8.5
10+ days 53 4.7

Frequency Missing = 83
DAYS ILL SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29B Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 314 27.9
1 day 215 19.1
2-3 days 374 33.2
4-9 days 187 16.6
10+ days 35 3.1

Frequency Missing = 86

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

OTHER DAYS MISSED SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29C Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 406 36.5
1 day 342 30.8
2-3 days 261 23.5
4-9 days 85 7.7
10+ days 17 1.5

Frequency Missing = 100

SENT TO PRINCIPAL/DEAN SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29D Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 909 80.7
1 day 101 9.0
2-3 days 63 5.6
4-9 days 32 2.8
10+ days 22 2.0

Frequency Missing = 84

SOMEONE CALLED HOME SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29E Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 971 86.1
1 day 89 7.9
2-3 days 32 2.8
4-9 days 25 2.2
10+ days 11 1.0

Frequency Missing = 83
IN TROUBLE FOR DRINKING SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29F Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1088 97.8
1 day 13 1.2
2-3 days 4 0.4
4-9 days 3 0.3
10+ days 5 0.4

Frequency Missing = 98

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

IN TROUBLE FOR DRUG USE SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29G Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1082 97.6
1 day 16 1.4
2-3 days 3 0.3
4-9 days 4 0.4
10+ days 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 102

DAYS SKIPPED IN PAST MONTH

Q30A Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 798 72.5
1 day 166 15.1
2-3 days 101 9.2
4-9 days 24 2.2
10+ days 11 1.0

Frequency Missing = 111

DAYS ILL IN PAST MONTH

Q30B Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 678 64.0
1 day 201 19.0
2-3 days 140 13.2
4-9 days 37 3.5
10+ days 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 151


OTHER DAYS MISSED IN PAST MONTH

Q30C Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 762 71.3
1 day 192 18.0
2-3 days 90 8.4
4-9 days 23 2.2
10+ days 2 0.2

Frequency Missing = 142

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

SENT TO PRINCIPAL/DEAN IN PAST MONTH

Q30D Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 985 90.5
1 day 62 5.7
2-3 days 24 2.2
4-9 days 8 0.7
10+ days 9 0.8

Frequency Missing = 123

SOMEONE CALLED HOME IN PAST MONTH

Q30E Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1016 93.5
1 day 35 3.2
2-3 days 21 1.9
4-9 days 8 0.7
10+ days 7 0.6

Frequency Missing = 124

CLASS DAYS DRUNK ON ALCOHOL SINCE SEPT

Q31A Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 997 88.9
1 day 55 4.9
2-3 days 42 3.7
4-9 days 9 0.8
10+ days 18 1.6

Frequency Missing = 90
CLASS DAYS HIGH ON MARIJUANA SINCE SEPT

Q31B Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1028 92.9
1 day 33 3.0
2-3 days 22 2.0
4-9 days 9 0.8
10+ days 15 1.4

Frequency Missing = 104

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CLASS DAYS HIGH ON INHALANTS SINCE SEPT

Q31C Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1061 95.5
1 day 25 2.3
2-3 days 15 1.4
4-9 days 5 0.5
10+ days 5 0.5

Frequency Missing = 100

CLASS DAYS HIGH ON OTHER DRUG(S)

Q31D Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1052 94.8
1 day 21 1.9
2-3 days 17 1.5
4-9 days 9 0.8
10+ days 11 1.0

Frequency Missing = 101

TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS BECAUSE OF DRINKING

Q32A Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 999 90.2
1 time 58 5.2
2-3 times 38 3.4
4-9 times 9 0.8
10+ times 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 103


DRIVEN A CAR AFTER A GOOD BIT TO DRINK

Q32B Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 924 84.1
1 time 69 6.3
2-3 times 72 6.6
4-9 times 15 1.4
10+ times 19 1.7

Frequency Missing = 112

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CRITICIZED BY DATE BECAUSE OF DRINKING

Q32C Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 999 91.3
1 time 41 3.7
2-3 times 30 2.7
4-9 times 10 0.9
10+ times 14 1.3

Frequency Missing = 117

TROUBLE WITH POLICE BECAUSE OF DRINKING

Q32D Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 1031 94.4
1 time 33 3.0
2-3 times 14 1.3
4-9 times 7 0.6
10+ times 7 0.6

Frequency Missing = 119

TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS BECAUSE OF DRUG USE

Q32E Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 1041 94.3
1 time 37 3.4
2-3 times 18 1.6
4-9 times 2 0.2
10+ times 6 0.5

Frequency Missing = 107


DRIVEN A CAR WHILE HIGH FROM DRUGS

Q32F Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 1004 92.3
1 time 28 2.6
2-3 times 27 2.5
4-9 times 12 1.1
10+ times 17 1.6

Frequency Missing = 123

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CRITICIZED BY DATE BECAUSE OF DRUG USE

Q32G Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 1035 94.8
1 time 28 2.6
2-3 times 16 1.5
4-9 times 5 0.5
10+ times 8 0.7

Frequency Missing = 119

TROUBLE WITH POLICE BECAUSE OF DRUG USE

Q32H Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 1056 97.1
1 time 20 1.8
2-3 times 6 0.6
4-9 times 2 0.2
10+ times 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 123

ALCOHOL USE AT PARTIES THIS SCHOOL YEAR

Q33A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never 296 26.4
Seldom 130 11.6
Half the time 83 7.4
Most of the time 158 14.1
Always 309 27.6
Don't know 28 2.5
Didn't attend 116 10.4
Frequency Missing = 91

DRUG USE AT PARTIES THIS SCHOOL YEAR

Q33B Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never 480 43.2
Seldom 135 12.2
Half the time 103 9.3
Most of the time 103 9.3
Always 123 11.1
Don't know 54 4.9
Didn't attend 113 10.2

Frequency Missing = 100

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

SOUGHT HELP FOR DRUG/ALCOHOL PROBLEM

Q34 Frequency Percent


-------------------------
Yes 70 7.0
No 936 93.0

Frequency Missing = 205

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Q35A Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 380 34.7
No 714 65.3

Frequency Missing = 117

WOULD SEEK HELP OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL

Q35B Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 356 32.9
No 726 67.1

Frequency Missing = 129

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM OTHER COUNSELOR

Q35C Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 406 37.5
No 678 62.5
Frequency Missing = 127

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM PARENTS

Q35D Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 526 49.3
No 541 50.7

Frequency Missing = 144

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM A MEDICAL DOCTOR

Q35E Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 398 37.2
No 671 62.8

Frequency Missing = 142

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM FRIENDS

Q35F Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 808 76.1
No 254 23.9

Frequency Missing = 149

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM ANOTHER ADULT

Q35G Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 619 57.0
No 467 43.0

Frequency Missing = 125

WOULD NOT SEEK HELP

Q35H Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 219 21.0
No 825 79.0
Frequency Missing = 167

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--HEALTH CLASS

Q36A Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 429 41.1
No 615 58.9

Frequency Missing = 167

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--ASSEMBLY PROGRAM

Q36B Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 556 53.9
No 476 46.1

Frequency Missing = 179

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Q36C Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 185 18.0
No 840 82.0

Frequency Missing = 186

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--SCIENCE CLASS

Q36D Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 307 30.0
No 716 70.0

Frequency Missing = 188

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS

Q36E Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 110 10.7
No 922 89.3
Frequency Missing = 179

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--DRUG RAP SESSION

Q36F Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 183 17.9
No 837 82.1

Frequency Missing = 191

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--INVITED SCHOOL GUEST

Q36G Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 318 30.8
No 715 69.2

Frequency Missing = 178

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--OTHER SCHOOL SOURCE

Q36H Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 286 28.1
No 730 71.9

Frequency Missing = 195

PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS DRINKING BEER

Q37A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Strong disappro 658 59.8
Mild disapprove 168 15.3
Neither 108 9.8
Mildly approve 31 2.8
Strongly approve 17 1.5
Don't know 118 10.7

Frequency Missing = 111

PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS USING MARIJUANA


Q37B Frequency Percent
--------------------------------------
Strong disappro 906 84.6
Mild disapprove 33 3.1
Neither 22 2.1
Mildly approve 4 0.4
Strongly approve 17 1.6
Don't know 89 8.3

Frequency Missing = 140

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B1: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> ALL STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 59.1% 31.7% 11.0% 16.4% 40.9%
GRADE 7 43.1% 20.6% 8.3% 14.2% 56.9%
GRADE 8 61.0% 27.7% 15.4% 17.9% 39.0%
GRADE 9 58.2% 30.4% 11.4% 16.3% 41.8%
GRADE 10 63.7% 35.1% 11.9% 16.7% 36.3%
GRADE 11 65.5% 35.5% 10.3% 19.7% 34.5%
GRADE 12 66.0% 44.9% 8.3% 12.8% 34.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 74.0% 40.5% 18.6% 14.9% 26.0%
GRADE 7 55.9% 26.5% 13.2% 16.2% 44.1%
GRADE 8 74.7% 38.1% 26.3% 10.3% 25.3%
GRADE 9 78.3% 38.0% 20.2% 20.2% 21.7%
GRADE 10 78.4% 47.3% 16.2% 15.0% 21.6%
GRADE 11 78.7% 46.5% 18.3% 13.9% 21.3%
GRADE 12 78.8% 50.6% 16.7% 11.5% 21.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 22.8% 6.4% 5.6% 10.8% 77.2%
GRADE 7 29.4% 14.7% 8.8% 5.9% 70.6%
GRADE 8 29.7% 7.2% 5.6% 16.9% 70.3%
GRADE 9 25.2% 5.3% 6.5% 13.4% 74.8%
GRADE 10 21.0% 4.2% 5.4% 11.4% 79.0%
GRADE 11 14.0% 2.5% 2.5% 9.0% 86.0%
GRADE 12 14.7% 3.8% 3.8% 7.1% 85.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 28.1% 14.0% 8.0% 6.1% 71.9%
GRADE 7 14.7% 7.8% 2.5% 4.4% 85.3%
GRADE 8 26.2% 13.3% 5.1% 7.7% 73.8%
GRADE 9 27.1% 14.1% 8.4% 4.6% 72.9%
GRADE 10 36.3% 15.5% 13.7% 7.1% 63.7%
GRADE 11 33.5% 15.8% 7.9% 9.9% 66.5%
GRADE 12 34.0% 18.6% 12.2% 3.2% 66.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 23.6% 11.6% 6.5% 5.5% 76.4%
GRADE 7 9.4% 5.4% 1.5% 2.5% 90.6%
GRADE 8 21.8% 10.9% 4.1% 6.7% 78.2%
GRADE 9 24.5% 12.3% 6.9% 5.4% 75.5%
GRADE 10 28.3% 11.4% 10.8% 6.0% 71.7%
GRADE 11 31.1% 13.8% 7.7% 9.7% 68.9%
GRADE 12 28.8% 17.0% 9.2% 2.6% 71.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 9.8% 3.6% 3.1% 3.1% 90.2%
GRADE 7 3.9% 1.5% * % 1.9% 96.1%
GRADE 8 7.7% 1.5% 2.6% 3.6% 92.3%
GRADE 9 13.3% 6.1% 4.5% 2.7% 86.7%
GRADE 10 11.4% 3.4% 5.7% 2.3% 88.6%
GRADE 11 14.2% 5.4% 2.9% 5.9% 85.8%
GRADE 12 7.3% 3.0% 1.8% 2.4% 92.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.5% 1.6% 1.6% 1.3% 95.5%
GRADE 7 5.9% 2.5% 2.0% 1.5% 94.1%
GRADE 8 6.8% 2.6% 1.0% 3.1% 93.2%
GRADE 9 2.7% 1.1% 1.5% * % 97.3%
GRADE 10 4.2% 0.6% 2.4% 1.2% 95.8%
GRADE 11 3.9% 1.5% 1.5% 1.0% 96.1%
GRADE 12 3.9% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 96.1%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 4.1% 1.3% 1.5% 1.3% 95.9%
GRADE 7 5.4% 2.0% 2.0% 1.5% 94.6%
GRADE 8 6.3% 2.6% 0.5% 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 9 2.3% 0.8% 1.5% * % 97.7%
GRADE 10 3.6% * % 2.4% 1.2% 96.4%
GRADE 11 3.5% 1.0% 1.5% 1.0% 96.5%
GRADE 12 3.9% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 96.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 2.4% 0.9% 0.6% 0.8% 97.6%
GRADE 7 3.9% 2.5% * % 1.0% 96.1%
GRADE 8 3.6% 1.0% 1.6% 1.0% 96.4%
GRADE 9 1.5% 0.8% 0.8% * % 98.5%
GRADE 10 2.4% 0.6% 0.6% 1.2% 97.6%
GRADE 11 1.0% * % * % * % 99.0%
GRADE 12 1.9% * % * % 1.9% 98.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 4.6% 1.8% 1.6% 1.2% 95.4%
GRADE 7 1.5% * % * % 1.0% 98.5%
GRADE 8 3.6% 1.0% 1.6% 1.0% 96.4%
GRADE 9 4.2% 1.9% 1.5% 0.8% 95.8%
GRADE 10 6.0% 1.8% 2.4% 1.8% 94.0%
GRADE 11 7.0% 3.0% 2.0% 2.0% 93.0%
GRADE 12 5.8% 2.6% 2.6% 0.6% 94.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 9.6% 2.7% 3.3% 3.7% 90.4%
GRADE 7 2.5% 1.5% * % * % 97.5%
GRADE 8 8.2% 2.6% 2.6% 3.1% 91.8%
GRADE 9 6.2% 2.7% 2.3% 1.2% 93.8%
GRADE 10 15.9% 1.8% 7.3% 6.7% 84.1%
GRADE 11 12.7% 3.0% 3.0% 6.6% 87.3%
GRADE 12 15.6% 4.5% 5.2% 5.8% 84.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 5.9% 1.6% 1.8% 2.5% 94.1%
GRADE 7 3.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 97.0%
GRADE 8 4.7% 2.1% 0.5% 2.1% 95.3%
GRADE 9 4.3% 1.6% 1.9% 0.8% 95.7%
GRADE 10 7.3% 1.2% 2.4% 3.6% 92.7%
GRADE 11 8.0% 1.0% 2.5% 4.5% 92.0%
GRADE 12 9.7% 3.2% 2.6% 3.9% 90.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 3.1% 0.8% 0.8% 1.4% 96.9%
GRADE 7 4.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.6%
GRADE 8 6.3% 0.5% 1.6% 4.2% 93.8%
GRADE 9 1.9% * % 0.8% 0.8% 98.1%
GRADE 10 1.8% 1.2% 0.6% * % 98.2%
GRADE 11 2.0% * % * % 1.5% 98.0%
GRADE 12 2.0% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 98.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 3.7% 1.0% 1.4% 1.3% 96.3%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 99.5%
GRADE 8 2.1% 1.0% 0.5% 0.5% 97.9%
GRADE 9 3.1% 1.5% 0.8% 0.8% 96.9%
GRADE 10 5.4% 1.8% 3.0% 0.6% 94.6%
GRADE 11 6.5% 0.5% 1.5% 4.5% 93.5%
GRADE 12 5.8% 0.6% 3.9% 1.3% 94.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 7.8% 3.4% 2.1% 2.3% 92.2%
GRADE 7 2.0% 2.0% * % * % 98.0%
GRADE 8 10.8% 5.2% 2.6% 3.1% 89.2%
GRADE 9 8.0% 3.4% 2.3% 2.3% 92.0%
GRADE 10 6.5% 3.0% 1.8% 1.8% 93.5%
GRADE 11 7.4% 2.5% 1.5% 3.5% 92.6%
GRADE 12 12.8% 4.5% 5.1% 3.2% 87.2%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B2: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> MALE STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 64.8% 38.0% 10.0% 16.8% 35.2%
GRADE 7 51.6% 25.8% 9.7% 16.1% 48.4%
GRADE 8 67.0% 33.0% 12.6% 21.4% 33.0%
GRADE 9 63.9% 41.2% 10.9% 11.8% 36.1%
GRADE 10 68.1% 46.4% 7.2% 14.5% 31.9%
GRADE 11 66.7% 35.4% 8.3% 22.9% 33.3%
GRADE 12 75.0% 51.5% 10.3% 13.2% 25.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 77.6% 44.2% 17.5% 15.9% 22.4%
GRADE 7 67.7% 34.4% 14.0% 19.4% 32.3%
GRADE 8 79.6% 39.8% 25.2% 14.6% 20.4%
GRADE 9 81.5% 39.5% 19.3% 22.7% 18.5%
GRADE 10 76.8% 50.7% 11.6% 14.5% 23.2%
GRADE 11 78.1% 51.0% 14.6% 12.5% 21.9%
GRADE 12 80.9% 55.9% 17.6% 7.4% 19.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 26.8% 8.0% 7.1% 11.7% 73.2%
GRADE 7 36.6% 17.2% 10.8% 8.6% 63.4%
GRADE 8 28.2% 6.8% 5.8% 15.5% 71.8%
GRADE 9 29.4% 8.4% 7.6% 13.4% 70.6%
GRADE 10 21.7% 4.3% 7.2% 10.1% 78.3%
GRADE 11 18.8% 4.2% 4.2% 10.4% 81.3%
GRADE 12 23.2% 5.8% 7.2% 10.1% 76.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 33.6% 17.3% 8.8% 7.5% 66.4%
GRADE 7 20.4% 10.8% 3.2% 6.5% 79.6%
GRADE 8 34.0% 19.4% 3.9% 10.7% 66.0%
GRADE 9 33.9% 18.6% 11.0% 4.2% 66.1%
GRADE 10 43.5% 13.0% 21.7% 8.7% 56.5%
GRADE 11 36.5% 17.7% 7.3% 11.5% 63.5%
GRADE 12 36.2% 24.6% 8.7% 2.9% 63.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 29.8% 15.5% 7.8% 6.5% 70.2%
GRADE 7 14.1% 7.6% 3.3% 3.3% 85.9%
GRADE 8 30.1% 17.5% 2.9% 9.7% 69.9%
GRADE 9 32.5% 17.9% 9.4% 5.1% 67.5%
GRADE 10 36.2% 10.1% 18.8% 7.2% 63.8%
GRADE 11 33.3% 16.1% 7.5% 9.7% 66.7%
GRADE 12 34.3% 23.9% 7.5% 3.0% 65.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 12.4% 4.1% 4.1% 4.1% 87.6%
GRADE 7 7.5% 3.2% 1.1% 3.2% 92.5%
GRADE 8 11.7% 2.9% 1.9% 6.8% 88.3%
GRADE 9 15.1% 6.7% 6.7% 1.7% 84.9%
GRADE 10 14.1% * % 9.9% 4.2% 85.9%
GRADE 11 15.5% 5.2% 4.1% 6.2% 84.5%
GRADE 12 9.3% 5.3% 1.3% 2.7% 90.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 5.9% 2.4% 1.8% 1.6% 94.1%
GRADE 7 7.5% 3.2% 2.2% 2.2% 92.5%
GRADE 8 7.8% 2.9% 1.0% 3.9% 92.2%
GRADE 9 3.4% 1.7% 1.7% * % 96.6%
GRADE 10 5.8% 1.4% 2.9% 1.4% 94.2%
GRADE 11 6.3% 3.1% 2.1% 1.0% 93.8%
GRADE 12 4.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.6%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 5.1% 1.7% 1.8% 1.7% 94.9%
GRADE 7 6.5% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 93.5%
GRADE 8 7.8% 2.9% 1.0% 3.9% 92.2%
GRADE 9 2.5% 0.8% 1.7% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 4.3% * % 2.9% 1.4% 95.7%
GRADE 11 5.2% 2.1% 2.1% 1.0% 94.8%
GRADE 12 4.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 3.3% 1.3% 0.9% 1.1% 96.7%
GRADE 7 5.4% 3.2% 1.1% 1.1% 94.6%
GRADE 8 4.9% 1.0% 2.0% 2.0% 95.1%
GRADE 9 1.7% 0.8% 0.8% * % 98.3%
GRADE 10 4.3% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 95.7%
GRADE 11 1.0% 1.0% * % * % 99.0%
GRADE 12 2.9% * % * % 2.9% 97.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 7.2% 2.9% 2.4% 1.8% 92.8%
GRADE 7 1.1% * % * % 1.1% 98.9%
GRADE 8 5.8% 1.9% 2.9% 1.0% 94.2%
GRADE 9 5.9% 2.5% 1.7% 1.7% 94.1%
GRADE 10 8.8% 2.9% 2.9% 2.9% 91.2%
GRADE 11 11.7% 5.3% 3.2% 3.2% 88.3%
GRADE 12 11.8% 5.9% 4.4% 1.5% 88.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 10.9% 3.0% 3.5% 4.5% 89.1%
GRADE 7 3.3% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 96.7%
GRADE 8 10.7% 3.9% 2.9% 3.9% 89.3%
GRADE 9 6.9% 2.6% 2.6% 1.7% 93.1%
GRADE 10 19.4% 1.5% 10.4% 7.5% 80.6%
GRADE 11 15.1% 3.2% 2.2% 9.7% 84.9%
GRADE 12 14.7% 5.9% 4.4% 4.4% 85.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 7.2% 2.0% 1.7% 3.5% 92.8%
GRADE 7 2.2% * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
GRADE 8 6.9% 3.9% * % 2.9% 93.1%
GRADE 9 6.1% 1.7% 3.5% 0.9% 93.9%
GRADE 10 8.8% 1.5% 1.5% 5.9% 91.2%
GRADE 11 10.6% 1.1% 2.1% 7.4% 89.4%
GRADE 12 10.3% 4.4% 2.9% 2.9% 89.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 6.1% 1.3% 1.8% 2.9% 93.9%
GRADE 7 7.5% 1.1% 3.2% 3.2% 92.5%
GRADE 8 10.8% 1.0% 2.9% 6.9% 89.2%
GRADE 9 4.2% 0.8% 1.7% 1.7% 95.8%
GRADE 10 4.3% 2.9% 1.4% * % 95.7%
GRADE 11 4.2% 1.1% * % 3.2% 95.8%
GRADE 12 4.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 4.8% 1.5% 1.7% 1.7% 95.2%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 1.0% 1.0% * % * % 99.0%
GRADE 9 5.9% 3.4% 0.8% 1.7% 94.1%
GRADE 10 8.8% 2.9% 4.4% 1.5% 91.2%
GRADE 11 7.4% 1.1% 1.1% 5.3% 92.6%
GRADE 12 7.4% * % 5.9% 1.5% 92.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 9.4% 5.5% 2.0% 1.8% 90.6%
GRADE 7 4.3% 4.3% * % * % 95.7%
GRADE 8 12.7% 7.8% 2.9% 2.0% 87.3%
GRADE 9 12.8% 6.8% 3.4% 2.6% 87.2%
GRADE 10 5.8% 2.9% 1.4% 1.4% 94.2%
GRADE 11 6.3% 2.1% 1.0% 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 12 13.0% 8.7% 2.9% 1.4% 87.0%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B3: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> FEMALE STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 54.4% 26.4% 11.9% 16.0% 45.6%
GRADE 7 35.5% 15.5% 7.3% 12.7% 64.5%
GRADE 8 54.9% 22.0% 18.7% 14.3% 45.1%
GRADE 9 53.8% 21.7% 11.9% 20.3% 46.2%
GRADE 10 60.8% 27.8% 15.5% 17.5% 39.2%
GRADE 11 64.5% 35.5% 12.1% 16.8% 35.5%
GRADE 12 59.1% 39.8% 6.8% 12.5% 40.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 71.1% 37.4% 19.4% 14.2% 28.9%
GRADE 7 45.5% 19.1% 12.7% 13.6% 54.5%
GRADE 8 70.0% 36.7% 27.8% 5.6% 30.0%
GRADE 9 76.2% 37.1% 21.0% 18.2% 23.8%
GRADE 10 79.2% 45.8% 17.7% 15.6% 20.8%
GRADE 11 79.2% 42.5% 21.7% 15.1% 20.8%
GRADE 12 77.3% 46.6% 15.9% 14.8% 22.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 19.4% 4.9% 4.3% 10.2% 80.6%
GRADE 7 22.7% 11.8% 7.3% 3.6% 77.3%
GRADE 8 31.9% 7.7% 5.5% 18.7% 68.1%
GRADE 9 21.8% 2.8% 5.6% 13.4% 78.2%
GRADE 10 20.8% 4.2% 4.2% 12.5% 79.2%
GRADE 11 9.6% 1.0% 1.0% 7.7% 90.4%
GRADE 12 8.0% 2.3% 1.1% 4.6% 92.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 23.5% 11.2% 7.2% 5.0% 76.5%
GRADE 7 10.0% 5.5% 1.8% 2.7% 90.0%
GRADE 8 17.6% 6.6% 6.6% 4.4% 82.4%
GRADE 9 21.7% 10.5% 6.3% 4.9% 78.3%
GRADE 10 30.9% 17.5% 7.2% 6.2% 69.1%
GRADE 11 30.8% 14.0% 8.4% 8.4% 69.2%
GRADE 12 32.2% 13.8% 14.9% 3.4% 67.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 18.5% 8.3% 5.4% 4.8% 81.5%
GRADE 7 5.5% 3.6% * % 1.8% 94.5%
GRADE 8 12.4% 3.4% 5.6% 3.4% 87.6%
GRADE 9 18.2% 7.7% 4.9% 5.6% 81.8%
GRADE 10 23.2% 12.6% 5.3% 5.3% 76.8%
GRADE 11 29.1% 11.7% 7.8% 9.7% 70.9%
GRADE 12 24.4% 11.6% 10.5% 2.3% 75.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 7.7% 3.2% 2.2% 2.3% 92.3%
GRADE 7 0.9% * % * % 0.9% 99.1%
GRADE 8 3.3% * % 3.3% * % 96.7%
GRADE 9 11.8% 5.6% 2.8% 3.5% 88.2%
GRADE 10 9.7% 5.8% 2.9% 1.0% 90.3%
GRADE 11 13.1% 5.6% 1.9% 5.6% 86.9%
GRADE 12 5.6% 1.1% 2.2% 2.2% 94.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 3.3% 1.0% 1.4% 1.0% 96.7%
GRADE 7 4.5% 1.8% 1.8% 0.9% 95.5%
GRADE 8 5.6% 2.2% 1.1% 2.2% 94.4%
GRADE 9 2.1% 0.7% 1.4% * % 97.9%
GRADE 10 3.1% * % 2.1% 1.0% 96.9%
GRADE 11 1.9% * % 0.9% 0.9% 98.1%
GRADE 12 3.5% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 96.5%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 3.2% 1.0% 1.3% 1.0% 96.8%
GRADE 7 4.5% 1.8% 1.8% 0.9% 95.5%
GRADE 8 4.5% 2.2% * % 2.2% 95.5%
GRADE 9 2.1% 0.7% 1.4% * % 97.9%
GRADE 10 3.1% * % 2.1% 1.0% 96.9%
GRADE 11 1.9% * % 0.9% 0.9% 98.1%
GRADE 12 3.5% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 96.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 1.6% 0.6% * % 0.6% 98.4%
GRADE 7 2.7% 1.8% * % 0.9% 97.3%
GRADE 8 2.2% 1.1% 1.1% * % 97.8%
GRADE 9 1.4% 0.7% 0.7% * % 98.6%
GRADE 10 1.0% * % * % 1.0% 99.0%
GRADE 11 0.9% * % * % 0.9% 99.1%
GRADE 12 1.2% * % * % 1.2% 98.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 2.4% 0.8% 1.0% 0.6% 97.6%
GRADE 7 1.8% 0.9% * % 0.9% 98.2%
GRADE 8 1.1% * % * % 1.1% 98.9%
GRADE 9 2.8% 1.4% 1.4% * % 97.2%
GRADE 10 4.2% 1.0% 2.1% 1.0% 95.8%
GRADE 11 2.9% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 97.1%
GRADE 12 1.2% * % 1.2% * % 98.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 8.3% 2.4% 2.9% 3.0% 91.7%
GRADE 7 1.9% 1.9% * % * % 98.1%
GRADE 8 5.6% 1.1% 2.2% 2.2% 94.4%
GRADE 9 5.6% 2.8% 2.1% 0.7% 94.4%
GRADE 10 12.6% 2.1% 4.2% 6.3% 87.4%
GRADE 11 10.6% 2.9% 3.8% 3.8% 89.4%
GRADE 12 16.3% 3.5% 5.8% 7.0% 83.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 4.6% 1.3% 1.7% 1.6% 95.4%
GRADE 7 3.7% 1.8% 1.8% * % 96.3%
GRADE 8 2.2% * % 1.1% 1.1% 97.8%
GRADE 9 2.8% 1.4% 0.7% 0.7% 97.2%
GRADE 10 5.2% 1.0% 2.1% 2.1% 94.8%
GRADE 11 5.7% 0.9% 2.8% 1.9% 94.3%
GRADE 12 9.3% 2.3% 2.3% 4.7% 90.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS * % * % * % * % 99.7%
GRADE 7 0.9% 0.9% * % * % 99.1%
GRADE 8 1.1% * % * % 1.1% 98.9%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 2.9% 0.6% 1.3% 1.0% 97.1%
GRADE 7 0.9% 0.9% * % * % 99.1%
GRADE 8 3.4% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 96.6%
GRADE 9 0.7% * % 0.7% * % 99.3%
GRADE 10 3.1% 1.0% 2.1% * % 96.9%
GRADE 11 5.7% * % 1.9% 3.8% 94.3%
GRADE 12 4.7% 1.2% 2.3% 1.2% 95.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 6.5% 1.6% 2.2% 2.7% 93.5%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 8.8% 2.2% 2.2% 4.4% 91.2%
GRADE 9 4.2% 0.7% 1.4% 2.1% 95.8%
GRADE 10 7.2% 3.1% 2.1% 2.1% 92.8%
GRADE 11 8.5% 2.8% 1.9% 3.8% 91.5%
GRADE 12 12.6% 1.1% 6.9% 4.6% 87.4%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B4: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> WHITE STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 67.1% 42.4% 11.7% 13.0% 32.9%
GRADE 7 53.4% 30.2% 12.1% 11.2% 46.6%
GRADE 8 68.6% 40.2% 17.6% 10.8% 31.4%
GRADE 9 64.8% 42.0% 10.5% 12.3% 35.2%
GRADE 10 67.3% 43.4% 12.4% 11.5% 32.7%
GRADE 11 76.2% 46.2% 11.5% 18.5% 23.8%
GRADE 12 72.1% 51.6% 7.4% 13.1% 27.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 76.4% 46.7% 18.0% 11.7% 23.6%
GRADE 7 57.8% 27.6% 16.4% 13.8% 42.2%
GRADE 8 75.2% 43.6% 23.8% 7.9% 24.8%
GRADE 9 81.5% 43.2% 21.0% 17.3% 18.5%
GRADE 10 79.5% 53.6% 17.0% 8.9% 20.5%
GRADE 11 83.1% 56.9% 13.8% 12.3% 16.9%
GRADE 12 78.7% 54.9% 16.4% 7.4% 21.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 25.4% 7.9% 5.6% 11.8% 74.6%
GRADE 7 33.6% 18.1% 11.2% 4.3% 66.4%
GRADE 8 35.3% 10.8% 3.9% 20.6% 64.7%
GRADE 9 30.9% 8.0% 7.4% 15.4% 69.1%
GRADE 10 24.8% 4.4% 6.2% 14.2% 75.2%
GRADE 11 16.3% 3.9% 1.6% 10.9% 83.7%
GRADE 12 12.3% 3.3% 3.3% 5.7% 87.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 31.6% 16.8% 9.0% 5.8% 68.4%
GRADE 7 12.1% 6.9% 3.4% 1.7% 87.9%
GRADE 8 32.4% 18.6% 3.9% 9.8% 67.6%
GRADE 9 28.6% 15.5% 9.3% 3.7% 71.4%
GRADE 10 44.2% 20.4% 17.7% 6.2% 55.8%
GRADE 11 40.0% 21.5% 6.9% 11.5% 60.0%
GRADE 12 33.1% 18.2% 12.4% 2.5% 66.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 26.4% 14.1% 7.0% 5.3% 73.6%
GRADE 7 6.0% 4.3% 1.7% * % 94.0%
GRADE 8 25.7% 14.9% 3.0% 7.9% 74.3%
GRADE 9 25.5% 13.7% 6.8% 5.0% 74.5%
GRADE 10 35.7% 16.1% 13.4% 6.3% 64.3%
GRADE 11 36.7% 18.8% 7.0% 10.9% 63.3%
GRADE 12 28.1% 16.5% 9.9% 1.7% 71.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 9.0% 3.7% 2.8% 2.5% 91.0%
GRADE 7 1.7% 0.9% 0.9% * % 98.3%
GRADE 8 6.9% 2.9% * % 3.9% 93.1%
GRADE 9 11.0% 4.9% 4.3% 1.8% 89.0%
GRADE 10 13.9% 4.3% 7.8% 1.7% 86.1%
GRADE 11 13.8% 6.2% 1.5% 6.2% 86.2%
GRADE 12 5.5% 2.4% 1.6% 1.6% 94.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.3% 1.5% 1.9% 0.9% 95.7%
GRADE 7 3.4% 0.9% 1.7% 0.9% 96.6%
GRADE 8 5.0% 2.0% 2.0% 1.0% 95.0%
GRADE 9 3.1% 1.9% 1.2% * % 96.9%
GRADE 10 6.3% 0.9% 3.6% 1.8% 93.8%
GRADE 11 5.4% 2.3% 2.3% 0.8% 94.6%
GRADE 12 3.3% 0.8% 0.8% 1.7% 96.7%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 3.8% 1.1% 1.8% 0.9% 96.2%
GRADE 7 3.5% 0.9% 1.7% 0.9% 96.5%
GRADE 8 4.0% 2.0% 1.0% 1.0% 96.0%
GRADE 9 2.5% 1.2% 1.2% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 5.4% * % 3.6% 1.8% 94.6%
GRADE 11 4.6% 1.5% 2.3% 0.8% 95.4%
GRADE 12 3.3% 0.8% 0.8% 1.7% 96.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 2.3% 0.8% 0.7% 0.8% 97.7%
GRADE 7 2.6% 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% 97.4%
GRADE 8 3.0% 1.0% 2.0% * % 97.0%
GRADE 9 1.9% 1.2% 0.6% * % 98.1%
GRADE 10 3.6% 0.9% 0.9% 1.8% 96.4%
GRADE 11 1.6% 0.8% * % 0.8% 98.4%
GRADE 12 1.7% * % * % 1.7% 98.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 5.8% 2.3% 2.2% 1.3% 94.2%
GRADE 7 1.7% 0.9% * % 0.9% 98.3%
GRADE 8 4.0% 1.0% 2.0% 1.0% 96.0%
GRADE 9 5.0% 2.5% 1.2% 1.2% 95.0%
GRADE 10 7.1% 2.7% 3.5% 0.9% 92.9%
GRADE 11 10.0% 3.8% 3.1% 3.1% 90.0%
GRADE 12 6.6% 2.5% 3.3% 0.8% 93.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 13.3% 3.3% 5.0% 5.0% 86.7%
GRADE 7 3.5% 2.7% 0.9% * % 96.5%
GRADE 8 11.9% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 88.1%
GRADE 9 8.2% 2.5% 3.8% 1.9% 91.8%
GRADE 10 21.2% 2.7% 10.6% 8.0% 78.8%
GRADE 11 17.8% 3.9% 4.7% 9.3% 82.2%
GRADE 12 18.2% 5.0% 6.6% 6.6% 81.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 8.1% 2.2% 2.4% 3.5% 91.9%
GRADE 7 3.5% 1.7% 0.9% 0.9% 96.5%
GRADE 8 6.9% 3.0% 1.0% 3.0% 93.1%
GRADE 9 5.0% 1.3% 2.5% 1.3% 95.0%
GRADE 10 9.8% 1.8% 3.6% 4.5% 90.2%
GRADE 11 12.3% 1.5% 3.8% 6.9% 87.7%
GRADE 12 11.6% 4.1% 2.5% 5.0% 88.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 3.4% 0.8% 0.9% 1.6% 96.6%
GRADE 7 6.0% 2.6% 2.6% 0.9% 94.0%
GRADE 8 7.9% * % 2.0% 5.9% 92.1%
GRADE 9 1.9% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 98.1%
GRADE 10 1.8% 0.9% 0.9% * % 98.2%
GRADE 11 3.1% 0.8% * % 2.3% 96.9%
GRADE 12 0.8% * % * % 0.8% 99.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 4.9% 1.2% 2.0% 1.6% 95.1%
GRADE 7 0.9% 0.9% * % * % 99.1%
GRADE 8 2.0% 1.0% 1.0% * % 98.0%
GRADE 9 4.3% 1.9% 1.2% 1.2% 95.7%
GRADE 10 6.3% 1.8% 4.5% * % 93.8%
GRADE 11 8.5% 0.8% 1.5% 6.2% 91.5%
GRADE 12 6.6% 0.8% 4.1% 1.7% 93.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 9.6% 4.0% 2.8% 2.7% 90.4%
GRADE 7 1.7% 1.7% * % * % 98.3%
GRADE 8 16.7% 6.9% 4.9% 4.9% 83.3%
GRADE 9 10.0% 5.0% 3.1% 1.9% 90.0%
GRADE 10 7.1% 2.7% 1.8% 2.7% 92.9%
GRADE 11 10.0% 3.8% 2.3% 3.8% 90.0%
GRADE 12 12.4% 4.1% 5.0% 3.3% 87.6%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B5: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> AFRICAN/AMERICAN STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 42.9% 9.9% 10.4% 22.5% 57.1%
GRADE 7 25.0% * % 3.1% 21.9% 75.0%
GRADE 8 48.7% 10.3% 12.8% 25.6% 51.3%
GRADE 9 44.2% 11.6% 11.6% 20.9% 55.8%
GRADE 10 47.4% 10.5% 10.5% 26.3% 52.6%
GRADE 11 56.7% 13.3% 16.7% 26.7% 43.3%
GRADE 12 31.6% 15.8% 5.3% 10.5% 68.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 78.6% 34.1% 19.2% 25.3% 21.4%
GRADE 7 53.1% 18.8% 12.5% 21.9% 46.9%
GRADE 8 84.6% 33.3% 35.9% 15.4% 15.4%
GRADE 9 81.4% 37.2% 11.6% 32.6% 18.6%
GRADE 10 84.2% 42.1% 5.3% 36.8% 15.8%
GRADE 11 90.0% 43.3% 26.7% 20.0% 10.0%
GRADE 12 78.9% 31.6% 15.8% 31.6% 21.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 17.0% 2.7% 4.9% 9.3% 83.0%
GRADE 7 9.4% 6.3% * % 3.1% 90.6%
GRADE 8 20.5% 5.1% 7.7% 7.7% 79.5%
GRADE 9 18.6% * % 4.7% 14.0% 81.4%
GRADE 10 15.8% 5.3% * % 10.5% 84.2%
GRADE 11 16.7% * % 6.7% 10.0% 83.3%
GRADE 12 21.1% * % 10.5% 10.5% 78.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 20.9% 8.2% 7.1% 5.5% 79.1%
GRADE 7 9.4% 3.1% * % 6.3% 90.6%
GRADE 8 17.9% 5.1% 10.3% 2.6% 82.1%
GRADE 9 16.3% 9.3% 4.7% 2.3% 83.7%
GRADE 10 21.1% 10.5% 5.3% 5.3% 78.9%
GRADE 11 36.7% 6.7% 16.7% 13.3% 63.3%
GRADE 12 31.6% 21.1% 5.3% 5.3% 68.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 19.1% 7.3% 6.2% 5.6% 80.9%
GRADE 7 6.3% 3.1% * % 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 8 15.8% 5.3% 7.9% 2.6% 84.2%
GRADE 9 16.3% 9.3% 4.7% 2.3% 83.7%
GRADE 10 21.1% 5.3% 5.3% 10.5% 78.9%
GRADE 11 37.9% 6.9% 17.2% 13.8% 62.1%
GRADE 12 23.5% 17.6% * % 5.9% 76.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 14.4% 4.8% 5.3% 4.3% 85.6%
GRADE 7 6.3% 3.1% * % 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 8 10.3% * % 7.7% 2.6% 89.7%
GRADE 9 14.0% 9.3% 4.7% * % 86.0%
GRADE 10 14.3% 4.8% 4.8% 4.8% 85.7%
GRADE 11 32.3% 6.5% 12.9% 12.9% 67.7%
GRADE 12 9.5% 4.8% * % 4.8% 90.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 1.7% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 98.3%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 5.3% 2.6% * % 2.6% 94.7%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 5.3% * % 5.3% * % 94.7%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 1.7% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 98.3%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 5.3% 2.6% * % 2.6% 94.7%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 5.3% * % 5.3% * % 94.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 1.1% * % * % 1.1% 98.9%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 2.6% * % * % 2.6% 97.4%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 5.3% * % * % 5.3% 94.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 1.7% * % 0.6% 1.1% 98.3%
GRADE 7 3.1% * % * % 3.1% 96.9%
GRADE 8 2.6% * % 2.6% * % 97.4%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 5.6% * % * % 5.6% 94.4%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 1.1% * % 0.6% 0.6% 98.9%
GRADE 7 3.1% * % * % 3.1% 96.9%
GRADE 8 2.6% * % 2.6% * % 97.4%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 4.4% 2.2% 0.6% 1.7% 95.6%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 2.6% 2.6% * % * % 97.4%
GRADE 9 2.3% * % * % 2.3% 97.7%
GRADE 10 5.3% 5.3% * % * % 94.7%
GRADE 11 3.3% * % * % 3.3% 96.7%
GRADE 12 21.1% 10.5% 5.3% 5.3% 78.9%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B6: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> MEXICAN/AMERICAN STUDENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 45.0% 13.2% 8.5% 23.3% 55.0%
GRADE 7 34.8% 13.0% 4.3% 17.4% 65.2%
GRADE 8 53.7% 12.2% 12.2% 29.3% 46.3%
GRADE 9 46.3% 9.8% 12.2% 24.4% 53.7%
GRADE 10 52.6% 15.8% 5.3% 31.6% 47.4%
GRADE 11 37.5% 15.6% 3.1% 18.8% 62.5%
GRADE 12 60.0% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0% 40.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 60.1% 25.5% 18.6% 16.0% 39.9%
GRADE 7 54.3% 32.6% 6.5% 15.2% 45.7%
GRADE 8 58.5% 31.7% 14.6% 12.2% 41.5%
GRADE 9 63.4% 17.1% 26.8% 19.5% 36.6%
GRADE 10 68.4% 31.6% 15.8% 21.1% 31.6%
GRADE 11 54.8% 9.7% 32.3% 12.9% 45.2%
GRADE 12 80.0% 40.0% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 18.7% 4.3% 7.0% 7.5% 81.3%
GRADE 7 34.8% 13.0% 10.9% 10.9% 65.2%
GRADE 8 24.4% 2.4% 9.8% 12.2% 75.6%
GRADE 9 9.8% * % 4.9% 4.9% 90.2%
GRADE 10 15.8% * % 10.5% 5.3% 84.2%
GRADE 11 3.3% * % * % 3.3% 96.7%
GRADE 12 10.0% 10.0% * % * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 21.7% 7.4% 6.3% 7.9% 78.3%
GRADE 7 23.9% 13.0% 2.2% 8.7% 76.1%
GRADE 8 17.1% 4.9% 4.9% 7.3% 82.9%
GRADE 9 29.3% 9.8% 9.8% 9.8% 70.7%
GRADE 10 21.1% * % 10.5% 10.5% 78.9%
GRADE 11 9.4% 3.1% 3.1% 3.1% 90.6%
GRADE 12 40.0% 10.0% 20.0% 10.0% 60.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 19.0% 6.0% 6.5% 6.5% 81.0%
GRADE 7 17.8% 8.9% 2.2% 6.7% 82.2%
GRADE 8 17.1% 4.9% 4.9% 7.3% 82.9%
GRADE 9 27.5% 7.5% 10.0% 10.0% 72.5%
GRADE 10 15.8% * % 10.5% 5.3% 84.2%
GRADE 11 6.9% 3.4% 3.4% * % 93.1%
GRADE 12 40.0% 10.0% 20.0% 10.0% 60.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 9.8% 2.1% 2.6% 5.2% 90.2%
GRADE 7 6.5% * % * % 6.5% 93.5%
GRADE 8 9.5% * % 4.8% 4.8% 90.5%
GRADE 9 19.5% 7.3% 4.9% 7.3% 80.5%
GRADE 10 4.5% * % * % 4.5% 95.5%
GRADE 11 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 12 20.0% * % 10.0% 10.0% 80.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 6.3% 3.2% 1.6% 1.6% 93.7%
GRADE 7 15.2% 8.7% 4.3% 2.2% 84.8%
GRADE 8 7.3% 2.4% * % 4.9% 92.7%
GRADE 9 2.4% * % 2.4% * % 97.6%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 10.0% 10.0% * % * % 90.0%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 5.9% 2.7% 1.6% 1.6% 94.1%
GRADE 7 13.0% 6.5% 4.3% 2.2% 87.0%
GRADE 8 7.3% 2.4% * % 4.9% 92.7%
GRADE 9 2.4% * % 2.4% * % 97.6%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 10.0% 10.0% * % * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 3.7% 2.1% 0.5% 1.1% 96.3%
GRADE 7 10.9% 8.7% * % 2.2% 89.1%
GRADE 8 4.9% * % 2.4% 2.4% 95.1%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 1.1% 0.5% * % 0.5% 98.9%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 5.3% * % * % 5.3% 94.7%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 10.0% 10.0% * % * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 3.2% 1.6% * % 1.6% 96.8%
GRADE 7 2.2% * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
GRADE 8 2.4% 2.4% * % * % 97.6%
GRADE 9 2.4% 2.4% * % * % 97.6%
GRADE 10 5.6% * % * % 5.6% 94.4%
GRADE 11 3.4% * % * % 3.4% 96.6%
GRADE 12 10.0% 10.0% * % * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 2.1% 0.5% 1.1% 0.5% 97.9%
GRADE 7 4.3% * % 2.2% 2.2% 95.7%
GRADE 8 2.4% 2.4% * % * % 97.6%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 10.0% * % 10.0% * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 2.1% 0.5% 0.5% 1.1% 97.9%
GRADE 7 2.2% * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
GRADE 8 4.9% 2.4% * % 2.4% 95.1%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 10.0% * % 10.0% * % 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 1.1% 0.5% * % 0.5% 98.9%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 2.4% 2.4% * % * % 97.6%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 5.3% * % * % 5.3% 94.7%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 4.8% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6% 95.2%
GRADE 7 4.3% 4.3% * % * % 95.7%
GRADE 8 2.4% 2.4% * % * % 97.6%
GRADE 9 7.3% * % 2.4% 4.9% 92.7%
GRADE 10 5.3% * % 5.3% * % 94.7%
GRADE 11 3.2% * % * % 3.2% 96.8%
GRADE 12 10.0% * % 10.0% * % 90.0%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B7: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS REPORTING A AND B GRADES

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 57.5% 30.5% 10.9% 16.0% 42.5%
GRADE 7 42.2% 19.9% 9.0% 13.3% 57.8%
GRADE 8 57.9% 27.6% 15.8% 14.5% 42.1%
GRADE 9 56.9% 27.5% 11.0% 18.3% 43.1%
GRADE 10 59.0% 32.1% 11.2% 15.7% 41.0%
GRADE 11 64.8% 35.2% 10.1% 19.6% 35.2%
GRADE 12 65.0% 43.4% 8.4% 13.3% 35.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 73.4% 40.1% 18.2% 15.1% 26.6%
GRADE 7 54.8% 27.1% 13.3% 14.5% 45.2%
GRADE 8 74.8% 38.4% 25.8% 10.6% 25.2%
GRADE 9 77.5% 35.8% 19.3% 22.5% 22.5%
GRADE 10 76.7% 44.4% 16.5% 15.8% 23.3%
GRADE 11 78.1% 47.8% 18.0% 12.4% 21.9%
GRADE 12 78.3% 50.3% 16.1% 11.9% 21.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 21.1% 6.2% 5.3% 9.7% 78.9%
GRADE 7 30.1% 15.1% 9.6% 5.4% 69.9%
GRADE 8 26.3% 5.3% 4.6% 16.4% 73.7%
GRADE 9 23.5% 6.0% 6.9% 10.6% 76.5%
GRADE 10 19.4% 3.7% 5.2% 10.4% 80.6%
GRADE 11 13.1% 2.8% 1.7% 8.5% 86.9%
GRADE 12 13.2% 3.5% 2.8% 6.9% 86.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 26.2% 12.5% 8.1% 5.6% 73.8%
GRADE 7 13.3% 6.6% 2.4% 4.2% 86.7%
GRADE 8 25.0% 12.5% 5.3% 7.2% 75.0%
GRADE 9 25.3% 12.9% 7.4% 5.1% 74.7%
GRADE 10 31.3% 12.7% 12.7% 6.0% 68.7%
GRADE 11 31.3% 14.5% 8.9% 7.8% 68.7%
GRADE 12 32.6% 16.0% 13.2% 3.5% 67.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 21.4% 10.0% 6.3% 5.1% 78.6%
GRADE 7 7.8% 4.8% 1.2% 1.8% 92.2%
GRADE 8 19.2% 9.3% 4.0% 6.0% 80.8%
GRADE 9 22.2% 10.6% 5.6% 6.0% 77.8%
GRADE 10 24.1% 8.3% 9.8% 6.0% 75.9%
GRADE 11 28.7% 12.6% 8.6% 7.5% 71.3%
GRADE 12 26.8% 14.1% 9.9% 2.8% 73.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 8.6% 3.0% 2.8% 2.9% 91.4%
GRADE 7 1.8% 0.6% * % 1.2% 98.2%
GRADE 8 7.2% 2.0% 2.0% 3.3% 92.8%
GRADE 9 11.9% 5.0% 3.7% 3.2% 88.1%
GRADE 10 8.5% 1.4% 5.7% 1.4% 91.5%
GRADE 11 13.4% 5.0% 3.4% 5.0% 86.6%
GRADE 12 7.3% 2.7% 2.0% 2.7% 92.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.0% 1.3% 1.6% 1.1% 96.0%
GRADE 7 6.6% 2.4% 2.4% 1.8% 93.4%
GRADE 8 6.0% 1.3% 1.3% 3.3% 94.0%
GRADE 9 2.3% 0.9% 1.4% * % 97.7%
GRADE 10 2.3% * % 1.5% 0.8% 97.7%
GRADE 11 3.4% 1.7% 1.7% * % 96.6%
GRADE 12 4.2% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 95.8%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 3.7% 1.1% 1.5% 1.0% 96.3%
GRADE 7 6.1% 1.8% 2.4% 1.8% 93.9%
GRADE 8 5.3% 1.3% 0.7% 3.3% 94.7%
GRADE 9 2.3% 0.9% 1.4% * % 97.7%
GRADE 10 1.5% * % 1.5% * % 98.5%
GRADE 11 2.8% 1.1% 1.7% * % 97.2%
GRADE 12 4.2% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 95.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 1.9% 0.6% 0.5% 0.8% 98.1%
GRADE 7 4.2% 2.4% 0.6% 1.2% 95.8%
GRADE 8 3.3% * % 2.0% 1.3% 96.7%
GRADE 9 0.9% * % * % * % 99.1%
GRADE 10 0.8% * % * % 0.8% 99.2%
GRADE 11 0.6% 0.6% * % * % 99.4%
GRADE 12 2.1% * % * % 2.1% 97.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 4.2% 1.7% 1.5% 0.9% 95.8%
GRADE 7 1.8% 0.6% * % 1.2% 98.2%
GRADE 8 2.6% 0.7% 2.0% * % 97.4%
GRADE 9 4.2% 2.3% 1.4% * % 95.8%
GRADE 10 6.0% 2.2% 1.5% 2.2% 94.0%
GRADE 11 5.7% 2.8% 1.7% 1.1% 94.3%
GRADE 12 4.9% 1.4% 2.8% 0.7% 95.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 8.9% 2.4% 3.2% 3.3% 91.1%
GRADE 7 2.4% 1.2% 0.6% 0.6% 97.6%
GRADE 8 7.3% 2.0% 2.6% 2.6% 92.7%
GRADE 9 6.9% 3.2% 2.8% 0.9% 93.1%
GRADE 10 13.4% 1.5% 6.0% 6.0% 86.6%
GRADE 11 11.5% 2.9% 3.4% 5.2% 88.5%
GRADE 12 13.3% 3.5% 4.2% 5.6% 86.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 5.5% 1.6% 1.9% 1.9% 94.5%
GRADE 7 3.0% 0.6% 1.2% 1.2% 97.0%
GRADE 8 4.6% 2.6% 0.7% 1.3% 95.4%
GRADE 9 4.7% 1.9% 1.9% 0.9% 95.3%
GRADE 10 5.3% 1.5% 2.3% 1.5% 94.7%
GRADE 11 7.9% 1.1% 2.8% 4.0% 92.1%
GRADE 12 7.7% 2.1% 2.8% 2.8% 92.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 2.9% 0.7% 0.8% 1.4% 97.1%
GRADE 7 4.2% 1.2% 1.8% 1.2% 95.8%
GRADE 8 6.6% 0.7% 1.3% 4.6% 93.4%
GRADE 9 1.9% * % * % 0.9% 98.1%
GRADE 10 1.5% 0.7% 0.7% * % 98.5%
GRADE 11 1.7% 0.6% * % 1.1% 98.3%
GRADE 12 2.1% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 97.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 3.8% 1.0% 1.6% 1.1% 96.2%
GRADE 7 0.6% 0.6% * % * % 99.4%
GRADE 8 2.0% 1.3% 0.7% * % 98.0%
GRADE 9 2.8% 1.4% 0.9% * % 97.2%
GRADE 10 5.3% 1.5% 3.0% 0.8% 94.7%
GRADE 11 6.2% 0.6% 1.7% 4.0% 93.8%
GRADE 12 6.3% 0.7% 4.2% 1.4% 93.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 7.5% 3.0% 2.1% 2.3% 92.5%
GRADE 7 1.8% 1.8% * % * % 98.2%
GRADE 8 11.2% 5.3% 2.6% 3.3% 88.8%
GRADE 9 6.9% 2.8% 1.9% 2.3% 93.1%
GRADE 10 6.0% 3.0% 1.5% 1.5% 94.0%
GRADE 11 7.3% 2.2% 1.7% 3.4% 92.7%
GRADE 12 12.5% 3.5% 5.6% 3.5% 87.5%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B8: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS REPORTING C, D, AND F GRADES

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 69.3% 38.0% 12.8% 18.4% 30.7%
GRADE 7 46.9% 18.8% 6.3% 21.9% 53.1%
GRADE 8 73.8% 28.6% 14.3% 31.0% 26.2%
GRADE 9 66.7% 45.2% 14.3% 7.1% 33.3%
GRADE 10 86.2% 55.2% 17.2% 13.8% 13.8%
GRADE 11 69.6% 34.8% 13.0% 21.7% 30.4%
GRADE 12 81.8% 63.6% 9.1% 9.1% 18.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 79.9% 43.0% 22.3% 14.5% 20.1%
GRADE 7 62.5% 21.9% 15.6% 25.0% 37.5%
GRADE 8 76.2% 38.1% 28.6% 9.5% 23.8%
GRADE 9 85.7% 50.0% 26.2% 9.5% 14.3%
GRADE 10 89.7% 65.5% 13.8% 10.3% 10.3%
GRADE 11 82.6% 34.8% 21.7% 26.1% 17.4%
GRADE 12 90.9% 54.5% 27.3% 9.1% 9.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 30.3% 7.3% 6.7% 16.3% 69.7%
GRADE 7 25.0% 12.5% 6.3% 6.3% 75.0%
GRADE 8 40.5% 11.9% 9.5% 19.0% 59.5%
GRADE 9 33.3% 2.4% 4.8% 26.2% 66.7%
GRADE 10 27.6% 6.9% 6.9% 13.8% 72.4%
GRADE 11 17.4% * % 4.3% 13.0% 82.6%
GRADE 12 30.0% 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% 70.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 38.8% 21.9% 8.4% 8.4% 61.2%
GRADE 7 21.9% 15.6% 3.1% 3.1% 78.1%
GRADE 8 31.0% 16.7% 4.8% 9.5% 69.0%
GRADE 9 33.3% 19.0% 14.3% * % 66.7%
GRADE 10 65.5% 31.0% 20.7% 13.8% 34.5%
GRADE 11 47.8% 21.7% * % 26.1% 52.2%
GRADE 12 50.0% 50.0% * % * % 50.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 36.0% 20.6% 8.0% 7.4% 64.0%
GRADE 7 16.1% 9.7% 3.2% 3.2% 83.9%
GRADE 8 31.0% 16.7% 4.8% 9.5% 69.0%
GRADE 9 33.3% 19.0% 14.3% * % 66.7%
GRADE 10 51.7% 27.6% 17.2% 6.9% 48.3%
GRADE 11 50.0% 22.7% * % 27.3% 50.0%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % * %
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 16.9% 7.7% 4.9% 4.4% 83.1%
GRADE 7 12.1% 6.1% 3.0% 3.0% 87.9%
GRADE 8 9.5% * % 4.8% 4.8% 90.5%
GRADE 9 21.4% 11.9% 9.5% * % 78.6%
GRADE 10 27.6% 13.8% 6.9% 6.9% 72.4%
GRADE 11 20.8% 8.3% * % 12.5% 79.2%
GRADE 12 7.7% 7.7% * % * % 92.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 6.8% 3.4% 1.7% 1.7% 93.2%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 9.8% 7.3% * % 2.4% 90.2%
GRADE 9 4.8% 2.4% 2.4% * % 95.2%
GRADE 10 13.8% 3.4% 6.9% 3.4% 86.2%
GRADE 11 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 6.2% 2.3% 1.7% 2.3% 93.8%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 9.8% 7.3% * % 2.4% 90.2%
GRADE 9 2.4% * % 2.4% * % 97.6%
GRADE 10 13.8% * % 6.9% 6.9% 86.2%
GRADE 11 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 5.1% 2.8% 1.1% 1.1% 94.9%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 4.9% 4.9% * % * % 95.1%
GRADE 9 4.8% 2.4% 2.4% * % 95.2%
GRADE 10 10.3% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 89.7%
GRADE 11 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 6.3% 1.1% 2.3% 2.9% 93.7%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 7.1% 2.4% * % 4.8% 92.9%
GRADE 9 4.8% * % 2.4% 2.4% 95.2%
GRADE 10 7.1% * % 7.1% * % 92.9%
GRADE 11 13.6% * % 4.5% 9.1% 86.4%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % * %
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 13.4% 3.5% 3.5% 6.4% 86.6%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 11.9% 4.8% 2.4% 4.8% 88.1%
GRADE 9 2.5% * % * % 2.5% 97.5%
GRADE 10 29.6% 3.7% 14.8% 11.1% 70.4%
GRADE 11 18.2% * % * % 18.2% 81.8%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % * %
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 8.7% 1.7% 1.2% 5.8% 91.3%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 4.9% * % * % 4.9% 95.1%
GRADE 9 2.5% * % 2.5% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 17.9% * % 3.6% 14.3% 82.1%
GRADE 11 8.7% * % * % 8.7% 91.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % * %
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 4.0% 1.1% 1.1% 1.7% 96.0%
GRADE 7 6.3% 3.1% * % 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 8 4.9% * % 2.4% 2.4% 95.1%
GRADE 9 2.4% * % 2.4% * % 97.6%
GRADE 10 3.4% 3.4% * % * % 96.6%
GRADE 11 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 3.5% 1.2% 0.6% 1.7% 96.5%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 2.4% * % * % 2.4% 97.6%
GRADE 9 4.8% 2.4% * % 2.4% 95.2%
GRADE 10 7.1% 3.6% 3.6% * % 92.9%
GRADE 11 4.5% * % * % 4.5% 95.5%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % * %
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 9.0% 5.6% 1.7% 1.7% 91.0%
GRADE 7 3.1% 3.1% * % * % 96.9%
GRADE 8 9.8% 4.9% 2.4% 2.4% 90.2%
GRADE 9 9.5% 7.1% 2.4% * % 90.5%
GRADE 10 10.3% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 89.7%
GRADE 11 8.7% 4.3% * % 4.3% 91.3%
GRADE 12 20.0% 20.0% * % * % 80.0%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B9: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS LIVING WITH TWO PARENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 56.6% 31.0% 10.7% 14.8% 43.4%
GRADE 7 40.7% 22.2% 7.4% 11.1% 59.3%
GRADE 8 61.6% 24.8% 18.4% 18.4% 38.4%
GRADE 9 50.3% 26.1% 9.8% 14.4% 49.7%
GRADE 10 64.1% 35.9% 10.7% 17.5% 35.9%
GRADE 11 62.8% 36.4% 10.7% 15.7% 37.2%
GRADE 12 66.3% 46.9% 7.1% 12.2% 33.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 71.1% 37.4% 19.1% 14.6% 28.9%
GRADE 7 51.9% 24.4% 14.8% 12.6% 48.1%
GRADE 8 71.0% 36.3% 25.8% 8.9% 29.0%
GRADE 9 74.5% 28.8% 21.6% 24.2% 25.5%
GRADE 10 76.7% 45.6% 16.5% 14.6% 23.3%
GRADE 11 75.0% 43.3% 20.0% 11.7% 25.0%
GRADE 12 81.6% 54.1% 14.3% 13.3% 18.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 21.5% 5.8% 5.9% 9.9% 78.5%
GRADE 7 27.4% 12.6% 11.1% 3.7% 72.6%
GRADE 8 30.4% 6.4% 7.2% 16.8% 69.6%
GRADE 9 22.4% 5.9% 5.3% 11.2% 77.6%
GRADE 10 19.6% 3.9% 4.9% 10.8% 80.4%
GRADE 11 11.9% * % 3.4% 8.5% 88.1%
GRADE 12 14.3% 4.1% 2.0% 8.2% 85.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 24.3% 12.0% 7.8% 4.5% 75.7%
GRADE 7 14.8% 9.6% 2.2% 3.0% 85.2%
GRADE 8 22.4% 10.4% 5.6% 6.4% 77.6%
GRADE 9 19.7% 8.6% 7.2% 3.9% 80.3%
GRADE 10 34.0% 12.6% 14.6% 6.8% 66.0%
GRADE 11 28.1% 14.9% 9.1% 4.1% 71.9%
GRADE 12 31.6% 18.4% 10.2% 3.1% 68.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 19.2% 9.5% 5.8% 3.9% 80.8%
GRADE 7 10.4% 6.7% 1.5% 2.2% 89.6%
GRADE 8 16.9% 8.1% 4.0% 4.8% 83.1%
GRADE 9 15.9% 6.0% 5.3% 4.6% 84.1%
GRADE 10 23.5% 8.8% 10.8% 3.9% 76.5%
GRADE 11 26.7% 12.9% 8.6% 5.2% 73.3%
GRADE 12 25.8% 17.5% 6.2% 2.1% 74.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 7.2% 2.4% 2.4% 2.4% 92.8%
GRADE 7 3.0% 1.5% * % 1.5% 97.0%
GRADE 8 7.2% 1.6% 3.2% 2.4% 92.8%
GRADE 9 8.4% 2.6% 3.2% 2.6% 91.6%
GRADE 10 9.3% 0.9% 5.6% 2.8% 90.7%
GRADE 11 9.9% 5.0% 1.7% 3.3% 90.1%
GRADE 12 5.8% 2.9% 1.0% 1.9% 94.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.2% 1.8% 1.4% 1.1% 95.8%
GRADE 7 7.4% 3.0% 3.0% 1.5% 92.6%
GRADE 8 4.1% 2.4% * % 1.6% 95.9%
GRADE 9 3.3% 2.0% 1.3% * % 96.7%
GRADE 10 4.0% 1.0% 2.0% 1.0% 96.0%
GRADE 11 4.1% 1.7% 0.8% 1.7% 95.9%
GRADE 12 2.0% * % 1.0% 1.0% 98.0%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 3.7% 1.2% 1.5% 1.0% 96.3%
GRADE 7 6.7% 2.2% 3.0% 1.5% 93.3%
GRADE 8 4.1% 2.4% * % 1.6% 95.9%
GRADE 9 2.6% 1.3% 1.3% * % 97.4%
GRADE 10 3.0% * % 3.0% * % 97.0%
GRADE 11 3.3% 0.8% 0.8% 1.7% 96.7%
GRADE 12 2.0% * % 1.0% 1.0% 98.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 2.3% 1.2% * % 0.7% 97.7%
GRADE 7 4.4% 3.0% 0.7% 0.7% 95.6%
GRADE 8 1.6% 0.8% 0.8% * % 98.4%
GRADE 9 2.0% 1.3% 0.7% * % 98.0%
GRADE 10 2.0% 1.0% * % 1.0% 98.0%
GRADE 11 1.7% 0.8% * % 0.8% 98.3%
GRADE 12 2.0% * % * % 2.0% 98.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 3.7% 1.2% 1.5% 1.0% 96.3%
GRADE 7 1.5% 0.7% * % 0.7% 98.5%
GRADE 8 1.6% 0.8% 0.8% * % 98.4%
GRADE 9 4.0% 0.7% 2.0% 1.3% 96.0%
GRADE 10 2.9% * % 2.0% 1.0% 97.1%
GRADE 11 5.9% 2.5% 1.7% 1.7% 94.1%
GRADE 12 7.2% 3.1% 3.1% 1.0% 92.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 8.4% 2.5% 3.0% 2.9% 91.6%
GRADE 7 2.2% 2.2% * % * % 97.8%
GRADE 8 6.5% 2.4% 1.6% 2.4% 93.5%
GRADE 9 4.7% 2.7% 1.3% 0.7% 95.3%
GRADE 10 16.0% 2.0% 9.0% 5.0% 84.0%
GRADE 11 11.9% 1.7% 4.2% 5.9% 88.1%
GRADE 12 13.4% 4.1% 4.1% 5.2% 86.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 5.0% 1.7% 1.7% 1.7% 95.0%
GRADE 7 3.7% 1.5% 1.5% 0.7% 96.3%
GRADE 8 4.1% 1.6% 0.8% 1.6% 95.9%
GRADE 9 3.3% 1.3% 1.3% 0.7% 96.7%
GRADE 10 5.9% 1.0% 4.0% 1.0% 94.1%
GRADE 11 6.7% 0.8% 2.5% 3.4% 93.3%
GRADE 12 7.2% 4.1% * % 3.1% 92.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 3.3% 0.8% 1.0% 1.5% 96.7%
GRADE 7 5.2% 2.2% 1.5% 1.5% 94.8%
GRADE 8 6.5% 0.8% 1.6% 4.1% 93.5%
GRADE 9 2.0% * % 0.7% 1.3% 98.0%
GRADE 10 2.9% 1.9% 1.0% * % 97.1%
GRADE 11 0.8% * % * % 0.8% 99.2%
GRADE 12 2.1% * % 1.0% 1.0% 97.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 3.2% 1.1% 1.1% 1.0% 96.8%
GRADE 7 0.8% 0.8% * % * % 99.2%
GRADE 8 2.4% 1.6% 0.8% * % 97.6%
GRADE 9 2.0% 1.3% * % 0.7% 98.0%
GRADE 10 4.9% 1.9% 1.9% 1.0% 95.1%
GRADE 11 5.0% * % 1.7% 3.3% 95.0%
GRADE 12 5.2% 1.0% 3.1% 1.0% 94.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 6.7% 3.0% 1.9% 1.8% 93.3%
GRADE 7 2.2% 2.2% * % * % 97.8%
GRADE 8 8.9% 4.8% 1.6% 2.4% 91.1%
GRADE 9 4.6% 2.0% 2.0% 0.7% 95.4%
GRADE 10 6.8% 2.9% 2.9% 1.0% 93.2%
GRADE 11 7.5% 3.3% 0.8% 3.3% 92.5%
GRADE 12 12.2% 3.1% 5.1% 4.1% 87.8%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B10: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS NOT LIVING WITH TWO PARENTS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 63.6% 32.9% 11.6% 19.1% 36.4%
GRADE 7 47.8% 17.4% 10.1% 20.3% 52.2%
GRADE 8 62.7% 34.3% 10.4% 17.9% 37.3%
GRADE 9 68.8% 35.8% 13.8% 19.3% 31.2%
GRADE 10 63.1% 33.8% 13.8% 15.4% 36.9%
GRADE 11 69.5% 34.1% 9.8% 25.6% 30.5%
GRADE 12 65.5% 41.4% 10.3% 13.8% 34.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 79.3% 45.7% 18.0% 15.6% 20.7%
GRADE 7 63.8% 30.4% 10.1% 23.2% 36.2%
GRADE 8 85.1% 43.3% 28.4% 13.4% 14.9%
GRADE 9 83.5% 50.5% 18.3% 14.7% 16.5%
GRADE 10 81.3% 50.0% 15.6% 15.6% 18.8%
GRADE 11 84.1% 51.2% 15.9% 17.1% 15.9%
GRADE 12 74.1% 44.8% 20.7% 8.6% 25.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 24.9% 7.3% 5.1% 12.4% 75.1%
GRADE 7 33.3% 18.8% 4.3% 10.1% 66.7%
GRADE 8 28.4% 7.5% 3.0% 17.9% 71.6%
GRADE 9 29.4% 4.6% 8.3% 16.5% 70.6%
GRADE 10 23.1% 4.6% 6.2% 12.3% 76.9%
GRADE 11 17.1% 6.1% 1.2% 9.8% 82.9%
GRADE 12 15.5% 3.4% 6.9% 5.2% 84.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 34.4% 17.3% 8.2% 8.9% 65.6%
GRADE 7 14.5% 4.3% 2.9% 7.2% 85.5%
GRADE 8 34.3% 19.4% 4.5% 10.4% 65.7%
GRADE 9 36.7% 22.0% 9.2% 5.5% 63.3%
GRADE 10 40.0% 20.0% 12.3% 7.7% 60.0%
GRADE 11 41.5% 17.1% 6.1% 18.3% 58.5%
GRADE 12 37.9% 19.0% 15.5% 3.4% 62.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 30.8% 15.1% 7.4% 8.3% 69.2%
GRADE 7 7.2% 2.9% 1.4% 2.9% 92.8%
GRADE 8 31.3% 16.4% 4.5% 10.4% 68.7%
GRADE 9 35.8% 21.1% 8.3% 6.4% 64.2%
GRADE 10 35.9% 15.6% 10.9% 9.4% 64.1%
GRADE 11 37.5% 15.0% 6.3% 16.3% 62.5%
GRADE 12 33.9% 16.1% 14.3% 3.6% 66.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 13.9% 5.6% 3.9% 4.3% 86.1%
GRADE 7 5.6% 1.4% 1.4% 2.8% 94.4%
GRADE 8 8.8% 1.5% 1.5% 5.9% 91.2%
GRADE 9 19.3% 11.0% 5.5% 2.8% 80.7%
GRADE 10 14.5% 7.2% 5.8% 1.4% 85.5%
GRADE 11 20.5% 6.0% 4.8% 9.6% 79.5%
GRADE 12 9.8% 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% 90.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.9% 1.3% 2.0% 1.6% 95.1%
GRADE 7 2.9% 1.4% * % 1.4% 97.1%
GRADE 8 11.9% 3.0% 3.0% 6.0% 88.1%
GRADE 9 1.8% * % 1.8% * % 98.2%
GRADE 10 4.6% * % 3.1% 1.5% 95.4%
GRADE 11 3.7% 1.2% 2.4% * % 96.3%
GRADE 12 7.1% 3.6% 1.8% 1.8% 92.9%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 4.7% 1.3% 1.6% 1.8% 95.3%
GRADE 7 2.9% 1.4% * % 1.4% 97.1%
GRADE 8 10.4% 3.0% 1.5% 6.0% 89.6%
GRADE 9 1.8% * % 1.8% * % 98.2%
GRADE 10 4.6% * % 1.5% 3.1% 95.4%
GRADE 11 3.7% 1.2% 2.4% * % 96.3%
GRADE 12 7.1% 3.6% 1.8% 1.8% 92.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 2.5% * % 0.9% 1.1% 97.5%
GRADE 7 2.9% 1.4% * % 1.4% 97.1%
GRADE 8 7.5% 1.5% 3.0% 3.0% 92.5%
GRADE 9 0.9% * % 0.9% * % 99.1%
GRADE 10 3.1% * % 1.5% 1.5% 96.9%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 1.8% * % * % 1.8% 98.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 6.1% 2.7% 1.8% 1.6% 93.9%
GRADE 7 1.4% * % * % 1.4% 98.6%
GRADE 8 7.5% 1.5% 3.0% 3.0% 92.5%
GRADE 9 4.6% 3.7% 0.9% * % 95.4%
GRADE 10 10.9% 4.7% 3.1% 3.1% 89.1%
GRADE 11 8.8% 3.8% 2.5% 2.5% 91.3%
GRADE 12 3.5% 1.8% 1.8% * % 96.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 11.5% 2.9% 3.6% 5.0% 88.5%
GRADE 7 3.0% * % 1.5% 1.5% 97.0%
GRADE 8 11.9% 3.0% 4.5% 4.5% 88.1%
GRADE 9 8.3% 2.8% 3.7% 1.9% 91.7%
GRADE 10 15.6% 1.6% 4.7% 9.4% 84.4%
GRADE 11 13.9% 5.1% 1.3% 7.6% 86.1%
GRADE 12 19.3% 5.3% 7.0% 7.0% 80.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 7.4% 1.6% 2.0% 3.8% 92.6%
GRADE 7 1.5% * % * % 1.5% 98.5%
GRADE 8 6.0% 3.0% * % 3.0% 94.0%
GRADE 9 5.7% 1.9% 2.8% 0.9% 94.3%
GRADE 10 9.4% 1.6% * % 7.8% 90.6%
GRADE 11 9.9% 1.2% 2.5% 6.2% 90.1%
GRADE 12 14.0% 1.8% 7.0% 5.3% 86.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 2.7% 0.7% 0.7% 1.3% 97.3%
GRADE 7 2.9% * % 1.4% 1.4% 97.1%
GRADE 8 6.0% * % 1.5% 4.5% 94.0%
GRADE 9 1.8% 0.9% 0.9% * % 98.2%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 3.7% 1.2% * % 2.5% 96.3%
GRADE 12 1.8% 1.8% * % * % 98.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 4.7% 0.9% 2.0% 1.8% 95.3%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 1.5% * % * % 1.5% 98.5%
GRADE 9 4.6% 1.8% 1.8% 0.9% 95.4%
GRADE 10 6.3% 1.6% 4.8% * % 93.7%
GRADE 11 8.8% 1.3% 1.3% 6.3% 91.3%
GRADE 12 7.0% * % 5.3% 1.8% 93.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 9.6% 4.0% 2.4% 3.1% 90.4%
GRADE 7 1.4% 1.4% * % * % 98.6%
GRADE 8 14.9% 6.0% 4.5% 4.5% 85.1%
GRADE 9 12.8% 5.5% 2.8% 4.6% 87.2%
GRADE 10 6.2% 3.1% * % 3.1% 93.8%
GRADE 11 7.3% 1.2% 2.4% 3.7% 92.7%
GRADE 12 13.8% 6.9% 5.2% 1.7% 86.2%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B11: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS WHO WOULD SEEK HELP FROM ADULTS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PROBLEMS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 54.1% 27.1% 10.8% 16.2% 45.9%
GRADE 7 33.3% 13.8% 7.2% 12.3% 66.7%
GRADE 8 54.1% 22.6% 14.4% 17.1% 45.9%
GRADE 9 53.2% 24.6% 12.3% 16.3% 46.8%
GRADE 10 61.6% 33.6% 11.2% 16.8% 38.4%
GRADE 11 63.1% 31.9% 10.6% 20.6% 36.9%
GRADE 12 60.6% 40.4% 7.7% 12.5% 39.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 69.7% 37.7% 17.1% 14.9% 30.3%
GRADE 7 42.8% 17.4% 12.3% 13.0% 57.2%
GRADE 8 71.9% 36.3% 23.3% 12.3% 28.1%
GRADE 9 75.9% 34.0% 20.7% 21.2% 24.1%
GRADE 10 75.2% 48.0% 14.4% 12.8% 24.8%
GRADE 11 74.8% 43.4% 17.0% 14.5% 25.2%
GRADE 12 76.0% 52.9% 11.5% 11.5% 24.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 18.7% 5.0% 4.0% 9.7% 81.3%
GRADE 7 22.5% 13.0% 5.1% 4.3% 77.5%
GRADE 8 26.0% 5.5% 5.5% 15.1% 74.0%
GRADE 9 23.2% 3.9% 5.4% 13.8% 76.8%
GRADE 10 18.4% 4.0% 4.0% 10.4% 81.6%
GRADE 11 11.3% 2.5% 1.3% 7.5% 88.7%
GRADE 12 6.7% 1.0% 1.9% 3.8% 93.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 23.1% 11.3% 6.0% 5.8% 76.9%
GRADE 7 7.2% 5.1% * % 2.2% 92.8%
GRADE 8 22.6% 12.3% 4.1% 6.2% 77.4%
GRADE 9 23.6% 11.3% 8.9% 3.4% 76.4%
GRADE 10 31.2% 12.0% 10.4% 8.8% 68.8%
GRADE 11 28.1% 12.5% 4.4% 11.3% 71.9%
GRADE 12 26.7% 15.2% 8.6% 2.9% 73.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 20.2% 9.4% 5.4% 5.4% 79.8%
GRADE 7 5.8% 3.6% * % 2.2% 94.2%
GRADE 8 18.5% 9.6% 3.4% 5.5% 81.5%
GRADE 9 21.8% 9.4% 7.4% 5.0% 78.2%
GRADE 10 24.8% 8.0% 9.6% 7.2% 75.2%
GRADE 11 25.9% 11.4% 5.1% 9.5% 74.1%
GRADE 12 24.0% 15.4% 6.7% 1.9% 76.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 9.3% 3.1% 3.0% 3.3% 90.7%
GRADE 7 2.2% * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
GRADE 8 8.2% 2.0% 2.7% 3.4% 91.8%
GRADE 9 11.8% 4.9% 4.4% 2.5% 88.2%
GRADE 10 11.2% 2.4% 5.6% 3.2% 88.8%
GRADE 11 13.7% 5.0% 2.5% 6.2% 86.3%
GRADE 12 6.6% 2.8% 1.9% 1.9% 93.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 2.9% 0.8% 1.6% * % 97.1%
GRADE 7 2.9% 1.4% 1.4% * % 97.1%
GRADE 8 4.1% 0.7% 1.4% 2.1% 95.9%
GRADE 9 2.5% * % 2.0% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 2.4% * % 1.6% 0.8% 97.6%
GRADE 11 3.1% 1.3% 1.9% * % 96.9%
GRADE 12 1.9% 1.0% 1.0% * % 98.1%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 2.6% 0.8% 1.5% * % 97.4%
GRADE 7 2.9% 1.4% 1.4% * % 97.1%
GRADE 8 3.4% 0.7% 0.7% 2.1% 96.6%
GRADE 9 2.5% * % 2.0% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 1.6% * % 1.6% * % 98.4%
GRADE 11 3.1% 1.3% 1.9% * % 96.9%
GRADE 12 1.9% 1.0% 1.0% * % 98.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 1.3% * % * % * % 98.7%
GRADE 7 2.2% 1.4% * % 0.7% 97.8%
GRADE 8 2.1% * % 1.4% 0.7% 97.9%
GRADE 9 1.5% * % 1.0% * % 98.5%
GRADE 10 0.8% * % * % 0.8% 99.2%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 1.0% * % * % 1.0% 99.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 3.3% 1.8% 1.0% * % 96.7%
GRADE 7 0.7% 0.7% * % * % 99.3%
GRADE 8 1.4% 0.7% 0.7% * % 98.6%
GRADE 9 3.9% 2.0% 1.5% * % 96.1%
GRADE 10 4.8% 2.4% 1.6% 0.8% 95.2%
GRADE 11 5.7% 3.2% 1.3% 1.3% 94.3%
GRADE 12 2.9% 1.9% 1.0% * % 97.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 7.7% 2.1% 2.3% 3.3% 92.3%
GRADE 7 1.5% 1.5% * % * % 98.5%
GRADE 8 5.5% 2.1% 2.1% 1.4% 94.5%
GRADE 9 6.0% 2.5% 2.0% 1.5% 94.0%
GRADE 10 14.6% 2.4% 5.7% 6.5% 85.4%
GRADE 11 10.2% 2.5% 1.3% 6.4% 89.8%
GRADE 12 10.6% 1.0% 3.8% 5.8% 89.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 3.8% 1.0% 1.0% 1.7% 96.2%
GRADE 7 0.7% 0.7% * % * % 99.3%
GRADE 8 2.7% 1.4% 0.7% 0.7% 97.3%
GRADE 9 4.0% 1.5% 2.0% 0.5% 96.0%
GRADE 10 4.8% 0.8% 0.8% 3.2% 95.2%
GRADE 11 6.3% 1.3% 1.3% 3.8% 93.8%
GRADE 12 3.8% * % 1.0% 2.9% 96.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 2.7% 0.6% 1.0% 1.1% 97.3%
GRADE 7 3.6% 0.7% 2.2% 0.7% 96.4%
GRADE 8 4.8% * % 1.4% 3.4% 95.2%
GRADE 9 2.0% * % 1.0% * % 98.0%
GRADE 10 2.4% 1.6% 0.8% * % 97.6%
GRADE 11 1.9% * % * % 1.9% 98.1%
GRADE 12 1.9% 1.0% 1.0% * % 98.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 2.9% 0.8% 1.3% 0.8% 97.1%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 1.4% 0.7% 0.7% * % 98.6%
GRADE 9 3.4% 1.5% 1.0% 1.0% 96.6%
GRADE 10 4.0% 1.6% 2.4% * % 96.0%
GRADE 11 4.4% * % 1.3% 3.2% 95.6%
GRADE 12 3.8% 1.0% 2.9% * % 96.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 6.1% 2.2% 2.1% 1.8% 93.9%
GRADE 7 1.5% 1.5% * % * % 98.5%
GRADE 8 9.6% 4.1% 2.7% 2.7% 90.4%
GRADE 9 5.9% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 94.1%
GRADE 10 4.8% 2.4% 1.6% 0.8% 95.2%
GRADE 11 5.7% 0.6% 1.9% 3.1% 94.3%
GRADE 12 9.5% 2.9% 4.8% 1.9% 90.5%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B12: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> STUDENTS WHO WOULD NOT SEEK HELP FROM ADULTS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PROBLEMS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 82.6% 54.5% 15.2% 12.9% 17.4%
GRADE 7 82.6% 52.2% 21.7% 8.7% 17.4%
GRADE 8 77.8% 38.9% 22.2% 16.7% 22.2%
GRADE 9 88.0% 64.0% 8.0% 16.0% 12.0%
GRADE 10 85.7% 47.6% 23.8% 14.3% 14.3%
GRADE 11 82.6% 65.2% 8.7% 8.7% 17.4%
GRADE 12 77.3% 54.5% 9.1% 13.6% 22.7%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 90.8% 58.8% 24.4% 7.6% 9.2%
GRADE 7 91.3% 56.5% 26.1% 8.7% 8.7%
GRADE 8 76.5% 41.2% 35.3% * % 23.5%
GRADE 9 96.0% 72.0% 16.0% 8.0% 4.0%
GRADE 10 90.5% 47.6% 23.8% 19.0% 9.5%
GRADE 11 100% 78.3% 17.4% 4.3% * %
GRADE 12 86.4% 50.0% 31.8% 4.5% 13.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 34.1% 9.8% 12.1% 12.1% 65.9%
GRADE 7 47.8% 17.4% 30.4% * % 52.2%
GRADE 8 38.9% 11.1% 11.1% 16.7% 61.1%
GRADE 9 48.0% 20.0% 16.0% 12.0% 52.0%
GRADE 10 33.3% 9.5% 4.8% 19.0% 66.7%
GRADE 11 21.7% * % 4.3% 17.4% 78.3%
GRADE 12 13.6% * % 4.5% 9.1% 86.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 47.0% 25.0% 15.9% 6.1% 53.0%
GRADE 7 30.4% 13.0% 13.0% 4.3% 69.6%
GRADE 8 44.4% 16.7% 11.1% 16.7% 55.6%
GRADE 9 48.0% 28.0% 12.0% 8.0% 52.0%
GRADE 10 57.1% 38.1% 14.3% 4.8% 42.9%
GRADE 11 69.6% 34.8% 34.8% * % 30.4%
GRADE 12 31.8% 18.2% 9.1% 4.5% 68.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 38.9% 21.4% 11.5% 6.1% 61.1%
GRADE 7 13.0% 8.7% 4.3% * % 87.0%
GRADE 8 41.2% 11.8% 11.8% 17.6% 58.8%
GRADE 9 36.0% 24.0% 8.0% 4.0% 64.0%
GRADE 10 47.6% 33.3% 9.5% 4.8% 52.4%
GRADE 11 65.2% 30.4% 26.1% 8.7% 34.8%
GRADE 12 31.8% 18.2% 9.1% 4.5% 68.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 13.6% 6.1% 5.3% 2.3% 86.4%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 11.1% * % 5.6% 5.6% 88.9%
GRADE 9 24.0% 12.0% 8.0% 4.0% 76.0%
GRADE 10 19.0% 9.5% 9.5% * % 81.0%
GRADE 11 13.0% 8.7% 4.3% * % 87.0%
GRADE 12 13.6% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 86.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 6.9% 1.5% 2.3% 3.1% 93.1%
GRADE 7 13.0% 4.3% 8.7% * % 87.0%
GRADE 8 11.8% * % * % 11.8% 88.2%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 9.5% * % 4.8% 4.8% 90.5%
GRADE 11 8.7% 4.3% * % 4.3% 91.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 6.1% 0.8% 2.3% 3.1% 93.9%
GRADE 7 13.0% 4.3% 8.7% * % 87.0%
GRADE 8 11.8% * % * % 11.8% 88.2%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 9.5% * % 4.8% 4.8% 90.5%
GRADE 11 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 4.6% 1.5% 0.8% 2.3% 95.4%
GRADE 7 8.7% 4.3% 4.3% * % 91.3%
GRADE 8 5.9% * % * % 5.9% 94.1%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 4.8% * % * % 4.8% 95.2%
GRADE 11 8.7% 4.3% * % 4.3% 91.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 6.1% 0.8% 3.1% 2.3% 93.9%
GRADE 7 4.3% * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
GRADE 8 5.9% * % 5.9% * % 94.1%
GRADE 9 4.0% 4.0% * % * % 96.0%
GRADE 10 9.5% * % 4.8% 4.8% 90.5%
GRADE 11 13.0% * % 8.7% 4.3% 87.0%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 16.8% 3.8% 7.6% 5.3% 83.2%
GRADE 7 4.3% 4.3% * % * % 95.7%
GRADE 8 17.6% 5.9% * % 11.8% 82.4%
GRADE 9 12.0% 4.0% 8.0% * % 88.0%
GRADE 10 19.0% * % 9.5% 9.5% 81.0%
GRADE 11 30.4% 4.3% 17.4% 8.7% 69.6%
GRADE 12 18.2% 4.5% 9.1% 4.5% 81.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 14.5% 3.1% 5.3% 6.1% 85.5%
GRADE 7 17.4% 4.3% 8.7% 4.3% 82.6%
GRADE 8 17.6% 5.9% * % 11.8% 82.4%
GRADE 9 12.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 88.0%
GRADE 10 4.8% * % * % 4.8% 95.2%
GRADE 11 21.7% * % 13.0% 8.7% 78.3%
GRADE 12 13.6% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 86.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 3.1% 0.8% 0.8% 1.5% 96.9%
GRADE 7 4.3% 4.3% * % * % 95.7%
GRADE 8 17.6% * % 5.9% 11.8% 82.4%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 5.3% 1.5% 1.5% 2.3% 94.7%
GRADE 7 4.3% 4.3% * % * % 95.7%
GRADE 8 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 9.5% 4.8% 4.8% * % 90.5%
GRADE 11 17.4% * % 4.3% 13.0% 82.6%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 12.9% 7.6% 1.5% 3.8% 87.1%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 5.6% * % 5.6% * % 94.4%
GRADE 9 12.0% 12.0% * % * % 88.0%
GRADE 10 23.8% 9.5% 4.8% 9.5% 76.2%
GRADE 11 21.7% 13.0% * % 8.7% 78.3%
GRADE 12 13.6% 9.1% * % 4.5% 86.4%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B13: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> BY STUDENTS LIVING IN TOWN LESS THAN 3 YEARS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 59.8% 30.5% 9.3% 19.9% 40.2%
GRADE 7 55.2% 22.4% 10.4% 22.4% 44.8%
GRADE 8 55.6% 27.8% 1.9% 25.9% 44.4%
GRADE 9 55.0% 31.7% 5.0% 18.3% 45.0%
GRADE 10 67.3% 30.9% 14.5% 21.8% 32.7%
GRADE 11 69.5% 40.7% 15.3% 13.6% 30.5%
GRADE 12 50.0% 31.3% 6.3% 12.5% 50.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 74.8% 40.3% 16.8% 17.7% 25.2%
GRADE 7 62.7% 25.4% 13.4% 23.9% 37.3%
GRADE 8 75.5% 41.5% 18.9% 15.1% 24.5%
GRADE 9 81.7% 35.0% 13.3% 33.3% 18.3%
GRADE 10 81.8% 52.7% 18.2% 10.9% 18.2%
GRADE 11 78.0% 49.2% 22.0% 6.8% 22.0%
GRADE 12 62.5% 43.8% 12.5% 6.3% 37.5%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 25.1% 6.8% 4.2% 14.1% 74.9%
GRADE 7 38.8% 19.4% 4.5% 14.9% 61.2%
GRADE 8 35.2% 5.6% 5.6% 24.1% 64.8%
GRADE 9 20.3% 3.4% 5.1% 11.9% 79.7%
GRADE 10 20.0% 1.8% 5.5% 12.7% 80.0%
GRADE 11 11.9% 1.7% * % 10.2% 88.1%
GRADE 12 17.6% 5.9% 5.9% 5.9% 82.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 26.7% 11.9% 7.7% 7.1% 73.3%
GRADE 7 16.4% 7.5% 3.0% 6.0% 83.6%
GRADE 8 25.9% 16.7% 3.7% 5.6% 74.1%
GRADE 9 21.7% 10.0% 5.0% 6.7% 78.3%
GRADE 10 45.5% 16.4% 20.0% 9.1% 54.5%
GRADE 11 28.8% 11.9% 8.5% 8.5% 71.2%
GRADE 12 18.8% 6.3% 6.3% 6.3% 81.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 22.8% 9.8% 6.5% 6.5% 77.2%
GRADE 7 10.6% 7.6% * % 3.0% 89.4%
GRADE 8 22.6% 13.2% 3.8% 5.7% 77.4%
GRADE 9 20.0% 8.3% 3.3% 8.3% 80.0%
GRADE 10 34.5% 12.7% 16.4% 5.5% 65.5%
GRADE 11 29.8% 8.8% 10.5% 10.5% 70.2%
GRADE 12 18.8% 6.3% 6.3% 6.3% 81.3%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 10.0% 3.4% 3.1% 3.4% 90.0%
GRADE 7 5.9% 2.9% * % 2.9% 94.1%
GRADE 8 5.5% 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 94.5%
GRADE 9 11.5% 4.9% 1.6% 4.9% 88.5%
GRADE 10 17.9% 3.6% 10.7% 3.6% 82.1%
GRADE 11 10.2% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 89.8%
GRADE 12 10.0% 5.0% * % 5.0% 90.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 3.9% 2.3% 0.6% 1.0% 96.1%
GRADE 7 6.0% 3.0% 1.5% 1.5% 94.0%
GRADE 8 7.5% 5.7% * % 1.9% 92.5%
GRADE 9 1.7% * % 1.7% * % 98.3%
GRADE 10 3.6% 1.8% * % 1.8% 96.4%
GRADE 11 1.7% 1.7% * % * % 98.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 3.6% 1.6% 1.0% 1.0% 96.4%
GRADE 7 6.0% 3.0% 1.5% 1.5% 94.0%
GRADE 8 7.5% 5.7% * % 1.9% 92.5%
GRADE 9 1.7% * % 1.7% * % 98.3%
GRADE 10 3.6% * % 1.8% 1.8% 96.4%
GRADE 11 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 3.2% 1.6% 0.6% 1.0% 96.8%
GRADE 7 4.5% 3.0% * % 1.5% 95.5%
GRADE 8 5.7% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 94.3%
GRADE 9 1.7% * % 1.7% * % 98.3%
GRADE 10 3.6% 1.8% * % 1.8% 96.4%
GRADE 11 1.7% 1.7% * % * % 98.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 4.2% 1.3% 1.3% 1.6% 95.8%
GRADE 7 1.5% * % * % 1.5% 98.5%
GRADE 8 5.7% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 94.3%
GRADE 9 3.4% 1.7% 1.7% * % 96.6%
GRADE 10 3.7% 1.9% * % 1.9% 96.3%
GRADE 11 8.6% 1.7% 3.4% 3.4% 91.4%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 10.6% 2.0% 3.6% 5.0% 89.4%
GRADE 7 1.6% * % 1.6% * % 98.4%
GRADE 8 11.3% 5.7% 1.9% 3.8% 88.7%
GRADE 9 6.8% * % 3.4% 3.4% 93.2%
GRADE 10 24.5% 1.9% 9.4% 13.2% 75.5%
GRADE 11 12.3% 3.5% 3.5% 5.3% 87.7%
GRADE 12 6.3% * % * % 6.3% 93.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 5.9% 1.3% 2.3% 2.3% 94.1%
GRADE 7 1.5% * % 1.5% * % 98.5%
GRADE 8 7.5% 5.7% * % 1.9% 92.5%
GRADE 9 5.2% * % 3.4% 1.7% 94.8%
GRADE 10 13.0% 1.9% 5.6% 5.6% 87.0%
GRADE 11 3.4% * % 1.7% 1.7% 96.6%
GRADE 12 6.3% * % * % 6.3% 93.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 2.9% 1.0% * % 1.6% 97.1%
GRADE 7 6.0% 1.5% 1.5% 3.0% 94.0%
GRADE 8 5.7% 1.9% * % 3.8% 94.3%
GRADE 9 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 10 1.8% 1.8% * % * % 98.2%
GRADE 11 1.7% * % * % 1.7% 98.3%
GRADE 12 * % * % * % * % 100%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 2.3% 0.7% 0.7% 1.0% 97.7%
GRADE 7 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 8 1.9% 1.9% * % * % 98.1%
GRADE 9 3.3% 1.7% 1.7% * % 96.7%
GRADE 10 * % * % * % * % 100%
GRADE 11 5.2% * % 1.7% 3.4% 94.8%
GRADE 12 6.3% * % * % 6.3% 93.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 6.1% 2.6% 1.0% 2.6% 93.9%
GRADE 7 3.0% 3.0% * % * % 97.0%
GRADE 8 11.1% 5.6% 1.9% 3.7% 88.9%
GRADE 9 6.7% 3.3% 1.7% 1.7% 93.3%
GRADE 10 1.8% * % * % 1.8% 98.2%
GRADE 11 8.5% 1.7% 1.7% 5.1% 91.5%
GRADE 12 6.3% * % * % 6.3% 93.8%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE B14: PREVALENCE AND RECENCY OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES BY GRADE


--> BY STUDENTS LIVING IN TOWN MORE THAN 3 YEARS

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOBACCO 59.1% 32.3% 11.8% 15.1% 40.9%
GRADE 7 36.8% 19.9% 7.4% 9.6% 63.2%
GRADE 8 64.0% 28.1% 20.9% 15.1% 36.0%
GRADE 9 59.8% 30.2% 13.6% 16.1% 40.2%
GRADE 10 61.6% 37.5% 10.7% 13.4% 38.4%
GRADE 11 63.9% 33.3% 8.3% 22.2% 36.1%
GRADE 12 68.1% 46.4% 8.7% 13.0% 31.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ALCOHOL 73.8% 40.6% 19.3% 13.9% 26.2%
GRADE 7 52.9% 27.2% 13.2% 12.5% 47.1%
GRADE 8 74.1% 37.4% 28.8% 7.9% 25.9%
GRADE 9 77.9% 38.7% 22.6% 16.6% 22.1%
GRADE 10 76.6% 45.0% 15.3% 16.2% 23.4%
GRADE 11 79.0% 45.5% 16.8% 16.8% 21.0%
GRADE 12 80.4% 51.4% 16.7% 12.3% 19.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ADJ-INHALANTS 21.8% 6.1% 5.9% 9.7% 78.2%
GRADE 7 25.0% 12.5% 11.0% 1.5% 75.0%
GRADE 8 28.1% 7.9% 5.8% 14.4% 71.9%
GRADE 9 26.1% 5.0% 7.0% 14.1% 73.9%
GRADE 10 21.4% 5.4% 5.4% 10.7% 78.6%
GRADE 11 14.9% 2.8% 3.5% 8.5% 85.1%
GRADE 12 13.1% 3.6% 2.2% 7.3% 86.9%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ANY ILLICIT DRUG 28.5% 14.5% 8.1% 5.9% 71.5%
GRADE 7 14.0% 8.1% 2.2% 3.7% 86.0%
GRADE 8 26.6% 12.2% 5.8% 8.6% 73.4%
GRADE 9 28.1% 15.1% 9.0% 4.0% 71.9%
GRADE 10 32.1% 15.2% 10.7% 6.3% 67.9%
GRADE 11 35.4% 17.4% 7.6% 10.4% 64.6%
GRADE 12 34.8% 18.8% 13.0% 2.9% 65.2%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA 23.8% 12.1% 6.4% 5.2% 76.2%
GRADE 7 8.8% 4.4% 2.2% 2.2% 91.2%
GRADE 8 21.7% 10.1% 4.3% 7.2% 78.3%
GRADE 9 25.3% 13.1% 7.6% 4.5% 74.7%
GRADE 10 25.2% 10.8% 8.1% 6.3% 74.8%
GRADE 11 31.7% 15.8% 6.5% 9.4% 68.3%
GRADE 12 29.4% 17.6% 9.6% 2.2% 70.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
MARIJUANA ONLY 9.8% 3.7% 3.0% 3.1% 90.2%
GRADE 7 2.9% 0.7% 0.7% 1.5% 97.1%
GRADE 8 8.6% 1.4% 2.9% 4.3% 91.4%
GRADE 9 13.6% 6.5% 5.0% 2.0% 86.4%
GRADE 10 8.5% 3.4% 3.4% 1.7% 91.5%
GRADE 11 15.9% 6.2% 2.8% 6.9% 84.1%
GRADE 12 7.0% 2.8% 2.1% 2.1% 93.0%
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE OR CRACK 4.7% 1.4% 2.0% 1.4% 95.3%
GRADE 7 5.9% 2.2% 2.2% 1.5% 94.1%
GRADE 8 6.6% 1.5% 1.5% 3.6% 93.4%
GRADE 9 3.0% 1.5% 1.5% * % 97.0%
GRADE 10 4.5% * % 3.6% 0.9% 95.5%
GRADE 11 4.9% 1.4% 2.1% 1.4% 95.1%
GRADE 12 4.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.6%
- - - CONTINUED

EVER PAST SCHOOL NOT PAST NEVER


USED MONTH YEAR YEAR USED
_____________________________________________________________________________
COCAINE 4.3% 1.2% 1.7% 1.4% 95.7%
GRADE 7 5.2% 1.5% 2.2% 1.5% 94.8%
GRADE 8 5.8% 1.5% 0.7% 3.6% 94.2%
GRADE 9 2.5% 1.0% 1.5% * % 97.5%
GRADE 10 3.6% * % 2.7% 0.9% 96.4%
GRADE 11 4.9% 1.4% 2.1% 1.4% 95.1%
GRADE 12 4.4% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 95.6%
_____________________________________________________________________________
CRACK 2.1% 0.7% 0.6% 0.8% 97.9%
GRADE 7 3.7% 2.2% 0.7% 0.7% 96.3%
GRADE 8 2.9% 0.7% 1.5% 0.7% 97.1%
GRADE 9 1.5% 1.0% 0.5% * % 98.5%
GRADE 10 1.8% * % 0.9% 0.9% 98.2%
GRADE 11 0.7% * % * % 0.7% 99.3%
GRADE 12 2.2% * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
HALLUCINOGENS 4.8% 2.0% 1.7% 1.0% 95.2%
GRADE 7 1.5% 0.7% * % 0.7% 98.5%
GRADE 8 2.9% 0.7% 1.4% 0.7% 97.1%
GRADE 9 4.5% 2.0% 1.5% 1.0% 95.5%
GRADE 10 7.1% 1.8% 3.6% 1.8% 92.9%
GRADE 11 6.4% 3.5% 1.4% 1.4% 93.6%
GRADE 12 6.6% 2.9% 2.9% 0.7% 93.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
UPPERS 9.2% 2.8% 3.1% 3.3% 90.8%
GRADE 7 2.9% 2.2% * % 0.7% 97.1%
GRADE 8 7.2% 1.4% 2.9% 2.9% 92.8%
GRADE 9 6.1% 3.6% 2.0% 0.5% 93.9%
GRADE 10 11.7% 1.8% 6.3% 3.6% 88.3%
GRADE 11 12.9% 2.9% 2.9% 7.1% 87.1%
GRADE 12 16.2% 4.4% 5.9% 5.9% 83.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
DOWNERS 5.8% 1.7% 1.6% 2.4% 94.2%
GRADE 7 3.7% 1.5% 0.7% 1.5% 96.3%
GRADE 8 3.6% 0.7% 0.7% 2.2% 96.4%
GRADE 9 4.1% 2.0% 1.5% 0.5% 95.9%
GRADE 10 4.5% 0.9% 0.9% 2.7% 95.5%
GRADE 11 9.9% 1.4% 2.8% 5.7% 90.1%
GRADE 12 9.6% 3.7% 2.9% 2.9% 90.4%
_____________________________________________________________________________
STEROIDS 3.1% 0.7% 1.0% 1.4% 96.9%
GRADE 7 3.7% 1.5% 1.5% 0.7% 96.3%
GRADE 8 6.6% * % 2.2% 4.4% 93.4%
GRADE 9 2.5% 0.5% 1.0% 1.0% 97.5%
GRADE 10 1.8% 0.9% 0.9% * % 98.2%
GRADE 11 2.1% 0.7% * % 1.4% 97.9%
GRADE 12 2.2% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 97.8%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ECSTASY 4.2% 1.0% 1.7% 1.4% 95.8%
GRADE 7 0.7% 0.7% * % * % 99.3%
GRADE 8 2.2% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 97.8%
GRADE 9 2.5% 1.0% 0.5% 1.0% 97.5%
GRADE 10 8.1% 2.7% 4.5% 0.9% 91.9%
GRADE 11 7.0% 0.7% 1.4% 4.9% 93.0%
GRADE 12 5.9% 0.7% 4.4% 0.7% 94.1%
_____________________________________________________________________________
ROACH 8.2% 3.5% 2.5% 2.2% 91.8%
GRADE 7 1.5% 1.5% * % * % 98.5%
GRADE 8 10.9% 5.1% 2.9% 2.9% 89.1%
GRADE 9 8.6% 3.5% 2.5% 2.5% 91.4%
GRADE 10 8.9% 4.5% 2.7% 1.8% 91.1%
GRADE 11 7.0% 2.8% 1.4% 2.8% 93.0%
GRADE 12 12.3% 3.6% 5.8% 2.9% 87.7%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 1: ABOUT HOW MANY TIMES (IF ANY) HAVE YOU EVER SNIFFED, HUFFED, OR INHALED THE
FOLLOWING INHALANTS FOR "KICKS" OR TO GET "HIGH"?

1A. LIQUID OR SPRAY PAINT

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 91.1% 8.9% 6.1% 2.3% 0.6%


GRADE 7 88.2% 11.8% 8.3% 2.9% * %
GRADE 8 87.6% 12.4% 10.3% 1.0% 1.0%
GRADE 9 91.6% 8.4% 5.7% 2.3% * %
GRADE 10 91.1% 8.9% 6.5% 2.4% * %
GRADE 11 95.0% 5.0% 3.0% 1.5% * %
GRADE 12 93.0% 7.0% 1.9% 3.8% 1.3%

1B. CORRECTION FLUID, LIQUID PAPER

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 84.2% 15.8% 11.2% 4.0% 0.7%


GRADE 7 78.4% 21.6% 15.2% 5.4% 1.0%
GRADE 8 79.7% 20.3% 14.6% 5.2% 0.5%
GRADE 9 81.2% 18.8% 13.4% 5.0% * %
GRADE 10 85.6% 14.4% 10.8% 3.0% 0.6%
GRADE 11 93.0% 7.0% 5.0% 2.0% * %
GRADE 12 89.2% 10.8% 6.4% 2.5% 1.9%

1C. GASOLINE

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 91.1% 8.9% 4.9% 3.0% 0.9%


GRADE 7 90.5% 9.5% 6.5% 2.5% * %
GRADE 8 88.5% 11.5% 6.3% 4.2% 1.0%
GRADE 9 91.5% 8.5% 5.0% 3.1% * %
GRADE 10 90.5% 9.5% 4.2% 3.6% 1.8%
GRADE 11 92.4% 7.6% 5.6% 1.5% 0.5%
GRADE 12 93.6% 6.4% 1.3% 3.2% 1.9%

1D. FREON

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 98.7% 1.3% 0.8% * % * %


GRADE 7 97.0% 3.0% 2.0% 0.5% 0.5%
GRADE 8 99.5% 0.5% 0.5% * % * %
GRADE 9 99.2% 0.8% * % * % * %
GRADE 10 99.4% 0.6% 0.6% * % * %
GRADE 11 99.5% 0.5% 0.5% * % * %
GRADE 12 97.4% 2.6% 0.6% * % 1.9%

1E. POPPERS, LOCKER ROOM, RUSH, MEDUSA, WHIPPETS, CO2

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 97.1% 2.9% 1.9% 0.7% * %


GRADE 7 95.0% 5.0% 3.5% 1.0% * %
GRADE 8 97.9% 2.1% 1.6% * % 0.5%
GRADE 9 96.9% 3.1% 2.3% 0.8% * %
GRADE 10 98.2% 1.8% 1.2% 0.6% * %
GRADE 11 97.5% 2.5% 2.0% 0.5% * %
GRADE 12 97.5% 2.5% 0.6% 1.3% 0.6%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

1F. SHOE SHINE, TEXAS SHINE

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 97.9% 2.1% 1.4% 0.5% * %


GRADE 7 96.6% 3.4% 1.5% 1.5% * %
GRADE 8 97.4% 2.6% 1.6% 1.1% * %
GRADE 9 97.7% 2.3% 2.3% * % * %
GRADE 10 98.2% 1.8% 1.2% 0.6% * %
GRADE 11 100% * % * % * % * %
GRADE 12 98.1% 1.9% 1.3% * % 0.6%

1G. GLUE

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 93.5% 6.5% 4.8% 1.4% * %


GRADE 7 88.6% 11.4% 7.9% 3.5% * %
GRADE 8 94.1% 5.9% 4.3% 1.1% 0.5%
GRADE 9 93.0% 7.0% 5.8% 0.8% * %
GRADE 10 94.5% 5.5% 4.2% 1.2% * %
GRADE 11 97.5% 2.5% 2.5% * % * %
GRADE 12 93.5% 6.5% 3.2% 1.9% 1.3%

1H. PAINT OR LACQUER THINNER, TOLUENE, OTHER SOLVENTS

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 93.3% 6.7% 4.3% 2.0% * %


GRADE 7 90.6% 9.4% 6.9% 1.5% 1.0%
GRADE 8 90.6% 9.4% 6.3% 3.1% * %
GRADE 9 93.5% 6.5% 4.6% 1.5% * %
GRADE 10 94.6% 5.4% 3.6% 1.2% 0.6%
GRADE 11 96.5% 3.5% 2.0% 1.5% * %
GRADE 12 94.2% 5.8% 1.9% 3.8% * %
1I. OCTANE BOOSTER

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 97.9% 2.1% 0.9% 0.7% * %


GRADE 7 97.5% 2.5% 1.5% 1.0% * %
GRADE 8 98.4% 1.6% 1.1% * % 0.5%
GRADE 9 98.0% 2.0% * % 1.6% * %
GRADE 10 97.6% 2.4% 1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
GRADE 11 98.0% 2.0% 0.5% 0.5% 1.0%
GRADE 12 98.1% 1.9% 1.3% * % 0.6%

1J. OTHER SPRAYS (PAM, HAIR SPRAY, ETC.)

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 95.7% 4.3% 3.1% 0.9% * %


GRADE 7 90.4% 9.6% 7.1% 2.0% 0.5%
GRADE 8 93.0% 7.0% 5.3% 1.1% 0.5%
GRADE 9 96.9% 3.1% 1.9% 1.2% * %
GRADE 10 97.0% 3.0% 2.4% * % 0.6%
GRADE 11 99.0% 1.0% 0.5% 0.5% * %
GRADE 12 98.1% 1.9% 1.3% * % 0.6%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

1K. OTHER INHALANTS

NEVER EVER 1-2 TIMES 3-19 TIMES 20+ TIMES

ALL 91.5% 8.5% 4.8% 2.4% 1.3%


GRADE 7 87.6% 12.4% 7.5% 2.5% 2.5%
GRADE 8 89.1% 10.9% 6.0% 4.3% 0.5%
GRADE 9 92.2% 7.8% 4.7% 3.1% * %
GRADE 10 91.6% 8.4% 4.2% 2.4% 1.8%
GRADE 11 95.4% 4.6% 3.1% 0.5% 1.0%
GRADE 12 93.4% 6.6% 2.6% 1.3% 2.6%

TABLE 2: NUMBER OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF INHALANTS USED:

0 1 2-3 4+

ALL 77.9% 7.4% 7.6% 7.1%


GRADE 7 70.9% 9.2% 6.8% 13.1%
GRADE 8 70.4% 10.7% 10.7% 8.2%
GRADE 9 75.4% 8.3% 9.8% 6.4%
GRADE 10 80.1% 5.7% 8.5% 5.7%
GRADE 11 86.8% 5.4% 4.4% 3.4%
GRADE 12 86.1% 4.2% 4.2% 5.5%

TABLE 3: EXPERIMENTAL USE OF ANY ILLICIT DRUG(S):

NONE 1-2 TIMES 3+ TIMES

ALL 73.1% 7.2% 19.7%


GRADE 7 85.9% 4.9% 9.2%
GRADE 8 74.0% 7.7% 18.4%
GRADE 9 74.2% 9.1% 16.7%
GRADE 10 65.9% 9.7% 24.4%
GRADE 11 66.7% 6.9% 26.5%
GRADE 12 69.7% 4.2% 26.1%
TABLE 4: AVERAGE NUMBER OF TIMES ILLICIT SUBSTANCES WERE USED:

PAST MONTH LIFE TIME

ALL 1.4 4.4


GRADE 7 1.0 1.3
GRADE 8 1.5 3.7
GRADE 9 1.2 3.6
GRADE 10 1.5 5.9
GRADE 11 1.6 5.1
GRADE 12 2.1 8.2

TABLE 5: IN THE PAST 30 DAYS, HAVE YOU SMOKED CIGARETTES?

NO YES

ALL 70.3% 29.7%


GRADE 7 80.4% 19.6%
GRADE 8 73.3% 26.7%
GRADE 9 71.9% 28.1%
GRADE 10 65.9% 34.1%
GRADE 11 68.8% 31.2%
GRADE 12 57.1% 42.9%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 6: ABOUT HOW MANY OF YOUR CLOSE FRIENDS USE...

6A. ALCOHOL (BEER, WINE COOLERS, WINE, HARD LIQUOR)?

NEVER
HEARD OF NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL * % 16.2% 21.8% 19.1% 27.3% 15.1%


GRADE 7 * % 31.1% 25.3% 18.9% 12.1% 12.6%
GRADE 8 1.6% 18.2% 29.2% 14.1% 24.5% 12.5%
GRADE 9 * % 16.7% 23.0% 21.4% 20.2% 18.3%
GRADE 10 0.6% 8.8% 17.6% 22.6% 36.5% 13.8%
GRADE 11 * % 9.3% 18.6% 18.6% 39.2% 14.4%
GRADE 12 * % 10.9% 14.3% 19.0% 37.4% 18.4%

6B. INHALANTS (SPRAY, GLUE, GASOLINE, ETC.)?

NEVER
HEARD OF NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 2.3% 71.5% 17.3% 4.8% 3.0% 1.1%


GRADE 7 3.2% 64.2% 16.6% 6.4% 7.0% 2.7%
GRADE 8 3.2% 70.2% 15.4% 4.8% 4.8% 1.6%
GRADE 9 2.4% 68.4% 20.2% 6.1% 1.6% 1.2%
GRADE 10 1.9% 72.3% 19.4% 4.5% 1.3% 0.6%
GRADE 11 2.2% 77.4% 15.6% 3.2% 1.6% * %
GRADE 12 0.7% 79.2% 16.0% 2.8% 1.4% * %

6C. MARIJUANA?

NEVER
HEARD OF NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 1.3% 46.3% 23.5% 14.2% 10.7% 4.0%


GRADE 7 1.7% 66.5% 18.8% 6.3% 4.0% 2.8%
GRADE 8 2.3% 47.1% 24.1% 13.8% 9.8% 2.9%
GRADE 9 1.7% 43.7% 23.4% 16.9% 9.5% 4.8%
GRADE 10 2.0% 36.8% 28.3% 16.4% 12.5% 3.9%
GRADE 11 * % 39.9% 25.8% 14.0% 15.2% 5.1%
GRADE 12 * % 42.8% 20.3% 18.1% 14.5% 4.3%

TABLE 7: HOW MANY OF YOUR FRIENDS:

7A. FEEL CLOSE TO THEIR PARENTS?

NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 4.4% 30.6% 23.0% 31.3% 10.7%


GRADE 7 6.0% 24.0% 21.0% 33.5% 15.5%
GRADE 8 4.6% 27.7% 23.6% 30.8% 13.3%
GRADE 9 5.3% 33.5% 21.3% 28.9% 11.0%
GRADE 10 4.7% 33.3% 22.8% 33.9% 5.3%
GRADE 11 3.0% 32.0% 24.1% 31.0% 9.9%
GRADE 12 1.9% 32.9% 26.1% 31.1% 8.1%

7B. SOMETIMES CARRY WEAPONS?

NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 51.6% 25.7% 15.1% 4.6% 2.9%


GRADE 7 68.8% 19.1% 5.5% 3.0% 3.5%
GRADE 8 46.4% 28.1% 17.2% 5.7% 2.6%
GRADE 9 47.3% 27.7% 17.2% 3.9% 3.9%
GRADE 10 50.3% 23.0% 19.4% 4.8% 2.4%
GRADE 11 46.7% 28.7% 18.5% 4.6% 1.5%
GRADE 12 50.6% 26.9% 12.8% 6.4% 3.2%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

7C. CARE ABOUT MAKING GOOD GRADES?

NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 5.6% 17.2% 22.8% 37.3% 17.0%


GRADE 7 9.1% 19.3% 22.3% 25.9% 23.4%
GRADE 8 5.1% 21.5% 22.6% 32.3% 18.5%
GRADE 9 5.1% 16.1% 24.7% 35.3% 18.8%
GRADE 10 5.5% 13.5% 25.8% 39.9% 15.3%
GRADE 11 3.6% 17.9% 23.1% 42.6% 12.8%
GRADE 12 5.2% 14.2% 17.4% 52.3% 11.0%

7D. BELONG/WANT TO BELONG TO A GANG?

NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 65.5% 16.2% 9.1% 6.0% 3.2%


GRADE 7 54.5% 19.0% 11.0% 9.5% 6.0%
GRADE 8 47.9% 25.0% 12.5% 10.4% 4.2%
GRADE 9 69.7% 13.0% 8.4% 5.7% 3.1%
GRADE 10 70.7% 13.8% 8.4% 5.4% 1.8%
GRADE 11 71.8% 17.8% 6.4% 2.5% 1.5%
GRADE 12 79.9% 7.5% 8.2% 1.9% 2.5%

7E. WISH THEY COULD DROP OUT OF SCHOOL?

NONE A FEW SOME MOST ALL

ALL 51.6% 29.0% 8.7% 5.4% 5.2%


GRADE 7 56.7% 18.7% 11.3% 5.9% 7.4%
GRADE 8 40.9% 35.2% 15.0% 6.7% 2.1%
GRADE 9 55.5% 27.8% 4.6% 5.3% 6.8%
GRADE 10 48.2% 26.8% 6.5% 10.1% 8.3%
GRADE 11 46.5% 38.6% 10.4% 2.5% 2.0%
GRADE 12 61.9% 26.9% 5.0% 1.9% 4.4%
TABLE 8: AVERAGE AGE OF FIRST USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES:

GRADE 7 GRADE 8 GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

TOBACCO 11.2 11.0 11.6 12.2 12.6 13.1


ALCOHOL 10.7 10.9 11.9 12.6 13.2 13.8
BEER 10.7 11.1 11.9 12.8 13.3 13.9
WINECOOL 11.1 11.2 12.2 13.1 13.6 14.3
WINE 11.3 11.4 12.1 13.3 13.9 14.4
LIQUOR 11.3 11.7 12.6 13.5 14.3 14.6
INHALANT 11.2 11.6 12.3 12.8 12.7 13.6
MARIJUAN 12.3 12.2 13.7 14.1 14.7 15.4
COCAINE * * * * * *
CRACK 11.6 * * * * *
HALLUCIN * * * * 15.0 *
UPPERS * * 14.2 14.3 14.9 14.6
DOWNERS * * 14.2 * 14.4 14.6
STEROIDS * * * * * *
ECSTASY * * * * 15.5 *
ROACH * 12.5 13.4 14.5 15.5 15.7
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 9: IF YOU WANTED SOME, HOW DIFFICULT WOULD IT BE TO GET...

9A. ALCOHOL (BEER, WINE COOLERS, WINE, HARD LIQUOR)?

NEVER VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY


HEARD OF IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULT DIFFICULT EASY EASY

ALL 2.8% 8.0% 3.5% 6.3% 22.0% 57.4%


GRADE 7 7.6% 15.7% 10.3% 6.5% 23.2% 36.8%
GRADE 8 3.2% 12.8% 4.8% 7.0% 20.3% 51.9%
GRADE 9 1.6% 9.3% 2.4% 6.0% 22.6% 58.1%
GRADE 10 1.3% 1.3% 1.9% 10.3% 19.2% 66.0%
GRADE 11 1.6% 4.1% 1.0% 5.2% 19.7% 68.4%
GRADE 12 1.4% 2.1% * % 2.8% 27.5% 66.2%

9B. MARIJUANA?

NEVER VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY


HEARD OF IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULT DIFFICULT EASY EASY

ALL 7.5% 23.1% 9.8% 10.2% 19.0% 30.5%


GRADE 7 15.7% 38.8% 16.3% 6.2% 7.9% 15.2%
GRADE 8 11.0% 34.1% 7.7% 12.1% 11.0% 24.2%
GRADE 9 5.1% 25.5% 10.6% 7.7% 18.7% 32.3%
GRADE 10 3.4% 12.8% 9.5% 11.5% 27.7% 35.1%
GRADE 11 4.8% 15.0% 7.0% 12.3% 23.5% 37.4%
GRADE 12 4.3% 6.4% 7.1% 12.8% 28.4% 41.1%

9C. COCAINE?

NEVER VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY


HEARD OF IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULT DIFFICULT EASY EASY

ALL 8.7% 31.1% 18.8% 15.5% 12.6% 13.2%


GRADE 7 16.9% 42.4% 17.5% 5.1% 7.3% 10.7%
GRADE 8 12.4% 42.1% 18.5% 12.4% 3.9% 10.7%
GRADE 9 6.7% 34.0% 21.4% 12.2% 11.8% 13.9%
GRADE 10 4.1% 21.9% 19.2% 24.0% 17.8% 13.0%
GRADE 11 7.1% 22.8% 18.5% 21.2% 16.8% 13.6%
GRADE 12 4.3% 18.6% 16.4% 22.1% 20.7% 17.9%

9D. CRACK?

NEVER VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY


HEARD OF IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULT DIFFICULT EASY EASY

ALL 10.1% 32.0% 17.7% 16.0% 11.6% 12.5%


GRADE 7 19.0% 43.0% 15.6% 6.1% 6.1% 10.1%
GRADE 8 15.1% 41.9% 16.8% 11.2% 4.5% 10.6%
GRADE 9 8.8% 34.7% 20.5% 12.6% 10.5% 13.0%
GRADE 10 4.3% 23.0% 20.1% 25.9% 17.3% 9.4%
GRADE 11 6.6% 24.6% 16.9% 21.9% 15.3% 14.8%
GRADE 12 5.1% 19.0% 15.3% 23.4% 19.7% 17.5%

9E. HALLUCINOGENS?

NEVER VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY


HEARD OF IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULT DIFFICULT EASY EASY

ALL 18.1% 30.6% 18.7% 12.1% 9.2% 11.3%


GRADE 7 30.9% 40.4% 10.1% 6.2% 6.2% 6.2%
GRADE 8 29.4% 32.2% 17.8% 6.7% 3.9% 10.0%
GRADE 9 16.9% 36.0% 19.4% 9.1% 9.1% 9.5%
GRADE 10 8.2% 25.3% 19.2% 21.2% 12.3% 13.7%
GRADE 11 13.4% 24.7% 23.7% 14.5% 12.4% 11.3%
GRADE 12 5.8% 20.1% 22.3% 19.4% 12.2% 20.1%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 10: SINCE SCHOOL BEGAN IN THE FALL, ON HOW MANY DAYS HAVE YOU GOTTEN INTO TROUBLE
WITH YOUR TEACHERS BECAUSE OF YOUR DRINKING?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 97.8% 1.2% * % 0.7%


GRADE 7 98.9% 0.5% 0.5% * %
GRADE 8 97.9% 2.1% * % * %
GRADE 9 98.0% 1.2% * % 0.8%
GRADE 10 96.9% 0.6% 1.2% 1.2%
GRADE 11 96.9% 1.0% 0.5% 1.6%
GRADE 12 97.9% 1.4% * % 0.7%

TABLE 11: SINCE SCHOOL BEGAN IN THE FALL, ON HOW MANY DAYS HAVE YOU GOTTEN INTO TROUBLE
WITH YOUR TEACHERS BECAUSE OF YOUR DRUG USE?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 97.6% 1.4% * % 0.7%


GRADE 7 98.9% 0.5% 0.5% * %
GRADE 8 97.2% 2.2% * % 0.6%
GRADE 9 97.6% 2.0% * % * %
GRADE 10 97.5% 1.2% * % 1.2%
GRADE 11 96.8% 1.1% 0.5% 1.6%
GRADE 12 97.2% 1.4% * % 1.4%

TABLE 12: 30-DAY PREVALENCE OF USE OF SELECTED SUBSTANCES:

12A. BY ABSENCES DUE TO ILLNESS OR OTHER REASONS

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALCOHOL 23.2% 37.7% 37.5% 48.9%


INHALANTS 2.9% 4.6% 6.0% 7.9%
MARIJUANA 6.4% 6.7% 10.0% 14.9%
12B. BY CONDUCT PROBLEMS

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALCOHOL 24.3% 42.9% 58.9% 65.0%


INHALANTS 3.8% 5.1% 9.5% 10.2%
MARIJUANA 3.7% 6.3% 12.8% 31.6%

TABLE 13: SINCE SCHOOL BEGAN IN THE FALL, ON HOW MANY DAYS (IF ANY) HAVE YOU ATTENDED
AT LEAST ONE CLASS WHILE "HIGH", "DRUNK", OR "STONED" ON...

13A. ALCOHOL (BEER, WINE COOLERS, WINE, OR HARD LIQUOR)?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 88.9% 4.9% 3.7% 2.4%


GRADE 7 93.5% 3.8% 1.6% 1.1%
GRADE 8 89.8% 3.7% 5.3% 1.1%
GRADE 9 87.1% 6.5% 2.0% 4.4%
GRADE 10 86.3% 6.3% 3.8% 3.8%
GRADE 11 89.7% 4.1% 4.6% 1.5%
GRADE 12 87.0% 4.8% 6.2% 2.1%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

13B. MARIJUANA?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 92.9% 3.0% 2.0% 2.2%


GRADE 7 95.6% 1.7% 1.1% 1.7%
GRADE 8 96.8% 0.5% 1.6% 1.1%
GRADE 9 92.6% 2.9% 1.6% 2.9%
GRADE 10 88.7% 5.0% 4.4% 1.9%
GRADE 11 90.1% 5.2% 1.0% 3.6%
GRADE 12 93.1% 2.8% 2.8% 1.4%

13C. INHALANTS (SPRAY, GLUE, GASOLINE, ETC.)?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 95.5% 2.3% 1.4% 0.9%


GRADE 7 92.3% 5.5% 1.1% 1.1%
GRADE 8 95.2% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6%
GRADE 9 95.1% 2.0% 2.0% 0.8%
GRADE 10 95.6% 2.5% 1.9% * %
GRADE 11 97.4% 1.0% 1.0% 0.5%
GRADE 12 97.9% 0.7% * % 1.4%

13D. SOME OTHER DRUG(S)?

NONE 1 DAY 2-3 DAYS 4+ DAYS

ALL 94.8% 1.9% 1.5% 1.8%


GRADE 7 95.6% 1.6% 0.5% 2.2%
GRADE 8 93.6% 2.7% 2.1% 1.6%
GRADE 9 95.1% 1.6% 1.2% 2.0%
GRADE 10 94.9% 2.5% 1.3% 1.3%
GRADE 11 95.3% 2.1% 1.6% 1.0%
GRADE 12 93.8% 0.7% 2.8% 2.8%
TABLE 14: AGE OF FIRST USE OF MARIJUANA BY FAMILY SITUATION:

14A. TWO-PARENT FAMILY

NEVER 9 OR UNDER 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18 OR OVER

ALL 81.9% * % 0.6% * % 1.6% 4.1% 3.2%


GRADE 7 89.1% 0.8% * % 1.6% 3.1% 3.9% 0.8%
GRADE 8 86.8% * % 2.5% * % 3.3% 3.3% 4.1%
GRADE 9 85.6% * % 0.7% * % 1.4% 4.1% 6.8%
GRADE 10 75.8% * % * % * % 1.1% 4.4% 3.3%
GRADE 11 74.3% 0.9% * % 0.9% * % 3.5% 1.8%
GRADE 12 75.0% * % * % * % * % 5.4% 1.1%

14B. OTHER FAMILY SITUATION

NEVER 9 OR UNDER 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18 OR OVER

ALL 70.6% 1.0% 1.2% 0.7% 2.9% 4.6% 9.5%


GRADE 7 92.4% * % 1.5% * % 1.5% 4.5% * %
GRADE 8 71.9% * % 4.7% 4.7% 9.4% 4.7% 4.7%
GRADE 9 63.6% 1.0% * % * % 2.0% 4.0% 23.2%
GRADE 10 63.8% 1.7% 1.7% * % 5.2% 5.2% 8.6%
GRADE 11 68.9% 1.4% * % * % * % 4.1% 6.8%
GRADE 12 64.0% 2.0% * % * % * % 6.0% 6.0%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 15: DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU...

15A. GOTTEN INTO DIFFICULTIES OF ANY KIND WITH YOUR FRIENDS BECAUSE OF YOUR DRINKING?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 90.2% 5.2% 3.4% 1.2%


GRADE 7 94.9% 3.4% * % 1.7%
GRADE 8 94.6% 1.6% 3.2% 0.5%
GRADE 9 90.2% 6.5% 1.6% 1.6%
GRADE 10 91.3% 4.4% 3.8% 0.6%
GRADE 11 85.6% 7.2% 6.2% 1.0%
GRADE 12 83.2% 8.4% 7.0% 1.4%

15B. GOTTEN INTO DIFFICULTIES OF ANY KIND WITH YOUR FRIENDS BECAUSE OF YOUR DRUG USE?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 94.3% 3.4% 1.6% 0.7%


GRADE 7 96.0% 2.3% 1.7% * %
GRADE 8 95.7% 2.7% 1.1% 0.5%
GRADE 9 94.3% 4.0% * % 1.2%
GRADE 10 93.0% 5.1% 1.3% 0.6%
GRADE 11 93.3% 2.1% 4.1% 0.5%
GRADE 12 93.0% 4.2% 1.4% 1.4%

15C. BEEN CRITICIZED BY SOMEONE YOU WERE DATING BECAUSE OF DRINKING?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 91.3% 3.7% 2.7% 2.2%


GRADE 7 97.7% 1.1% 0.6% 0.6%
GRADE 8 95.7% 1.6% 1.1% 1.6%
GRADE 9 91.4% 3.7% 2.5% 2.5%
GRADE 10 92.4% 3.2% 3.8% 0.6%
GRADE 11 83.8% 6.8% 4.2% 5.2%
GRADE 12 86.5% 6.4% 5.0% 2.1%

15D. BEEN CRITICIZED BY SOMEONE YOU WERE DATING BECAUSE OF DRUG USE?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 94.8% 2.6% 1.5% 1.2%


GRADE 7 98.3% 0.6% * % 1.1%
GRADE 8 95.7% 1.6% 2.2% 0.5%
GRADE 9 93.5% 3.7% 1.2% 1.6%
GRADE 10 94.9% 3.8% 0.6% 0.6%
GRADE 11 92.2% 2.1% 3.6% 2.1%
GRADE 12 94.9% 3.6% 0.7% 0.7%

TABLE 16: DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU...

16A. DRIVEN A CAR WHEN YOU'VE HAD A GOOD BIT TO DRINK?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 84.1% 6.3% 6.6% 3.1%


GRADE 7 95.5% 1.7% 2.3% 0.6%
GRADE 8 90.9% 4.3% 3.2% 1.6%
GRADE 9 91.0% 3.7% 3.7% 1.6%
GRADE 10 81.3% 7.7% 8.4% 2.6%
GRADE 11 73.1% 8.8% 12.4% 5.7%
GRADE 12 66.9% 14.1% 11.3% 7.7%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

16B. DRIVEN A CAR WHEN YOU FELT HIGH FROM DRUGS?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 92.3% 2.6% 2.5% 2.7%


GRADE 7 97.7% 0.6% * % 1.7%
GRADE 8 96.2% 2.7% 0.5% 0.5%
GRADE 9 94.7% 2.9% 0.8% 1.6%
GRADE 10 89.7% 1.9% 5.8% 2.6%
GRADE 11 87.5% 3.1% 3.6% 5.7%
GRADE 12 85.5% 4.3% 5.8% 4.3%

16C. GOTTEN INTO TROUBLE WITH THE POLICE BECAUSE OF DRINKING?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 94.4% 3.0% 1.3% 1.3%


GRADE 7 97.1% 0.6% 1.7% 0.6%
GRADE 8 95.7% 3.8% * % 0.5%
GRADE 9 95.5% 1.2% 0.8% 2.4%
GRADE 10 93.7% 2.5% 1.9% 1.9%
GRADE 11 94.8% 2.6% 1.6% 1.0%
GRADE 12 87.8% 9.4% 2.2% 0.7%

16D. GOTTEN INTO TROUBLE WITH THE POLICE BECAUSE OF DRUG USE?

NONE 1 TIME 2-3 TIMES 4+ TIMES

ALL 97.1% 1.8% 0.6% 0.6%


GRADE 7 96.6% 2.8% * % 0.6%
GRADE 8 98.4% 1.6% * % * %
GRADE 9 97.1% 1.7% * % 1.3%
GRADE 10 95.5% 1.3% 2.6% 0.6%
GRADE 11 96.8% 1.6% 1.1% 0.5%
GRADE 12 97.9% 2.1% * % * %
TABLE 17: HOW DANGEROUS DO YOU THINK IT IS FOR KIDS YOUR AGE TO USE ...

17A. TOBACCO (CIGARETTES, SNUFF, CHEWING TOBACCO)?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 32.7% 36.1% 19.4% 6.0% 5.9%


GRADE 7 48.7% 28.2% 10.3% 1.9% 10.9%
GRADE 8 39.7% 37.7% 13.2% 4.0% 5.3%
GRADE 9 34.9% 31.7% 22.9% 6.9% 3.7%
GRADE 10 26.8% 39.1% 23.2% 8.7% 2.2%
GRADE 11 25.0% 40.3% 22.2% 4.5% 8.0%
GRADE 12 18.3% 42.0% 23.7% 10.7% 5.3%

17B. ALCOHOL (BEER, WINE COOLERS, WINE, LIQUOR)?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 41.7% 38.0% 12.7% 3.5% 4.1%


GRADE 7 48.7% 28.2% 10.9% 3.8% 8.3%
GRADE 8 41.1% 35.8% 15.2% 4.0% 4.0%
GRADE 9 42.1% 36.9% 14.0% 3.7% 3.3%
GRADE 10 36.6% 45.5% 14.2% 3.0% 0.7%
GRADE 11 43.1% 37.9% 10.3% 2.3% 6.3%
GRADE 12 36.9% 46.2% 11.5% 4.6% 0.8%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

17C. INHALANTS?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 71.5% 17.6% 3.6% 1.8% 5.6%


GRADE 7 70.3% 13.5% 4.5% 3.2% 8.4%
GRADE 8 68.7% 16.0% 5.3% 2.7% 7.3%
GRADE 9 69.6% 20.1% 3.7% 1.9% 4.7%
GRADE 10 68.8% 21.7% 5.8% 0.7% 2.9%
GRADE 11 74.7% 16.5% 0.6% 0.6% 7.6%
GRADE 12 78.0% 17.3% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6%

17D. MARIJUANA?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 67.3% 18.3% 6.4% 4.6% 3.5%


GRADE 7 77.5% 10.6% 2.6% 2.6% 6.6%
GRADE 8 72.6% 13.0% 5.5% 5.5% 3.4%
GRADE 9 66.8% 19.9% 6.6% 3.8% 2.8%
GRADE 10 66.9% 20.6% 5.9% 5.1% 1.5%
GRADE 11 61.6% 19.2% 8.1% 5.2% 5.8%
GRADE 12 57.6% 27.2% 9.6% 5.6% * %

17E. COCAINE?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 86.5% 6.8% 0.8% 1.4% 4.4%


GRADE 7 83.6% 5.3% 0.7% 3.3% 7.2%
GRADE 8 84.2% 7.5% * % 2.1% 6.2%
GRADE 9 87.8% 7.0% 1.9% * % 3.3%
GRADE 10 90.5% 3.6% 1.5% 2.2% 2.2%
GRADE 11 83.6% 8.2% 0.6% 0.6% 7.0%
GRADE 12 90.4% 8.8% * % 0.8% * %

17F. CRACK?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 87.4% 6.0% 0.5% 1.5% 4.6%


GRADE 7 83.4% 5.3% 0.7% 3.3% 7.3%
GRADE 8 83.7% 6.1% * % 2.7% 7.5%
GRADE 9 88.6% 7.1% 0.9% * % 3.3%
GRADE 10 92.4% 3.0% 0.8% 1.5% 2.3%
GRADE 11 85.3% 6.5% 0.6% 1.2% 6.5%
GRADE 12 91.9% 7.3% * % 0.8% * %

17G. ECSTASY?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 71.5% 8.6% 2.2% 2.1% 15.5%


GRADE 7 70.4% 5.3% 0.7% 2.6% 21.1%
GRADE 8 68.7% 4.8% 1.4% 2.0% 23.1%
GRADE 9 75.4% 8.7% 2.4% * % 13.0%
GRADE 10 74.1% 7.4% 3.7% 3.7% 11.1%
GRADE 11 67.1% 10.4% 4.0% 1.2% 17.3%
GRADE 12 73.0% 15.9% 0.8% 4.0% 6.3%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

17H. STEROIDS?

VERY SOMEWHAT NOT VERY NOT AT ALL DO NOT


DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS DANGEROUS KNOW

ALL 71.1% 16.0% 3.9% 1.5% 7.5%


GRADE 7 69.1% 12.5% 2.6% 4.6% 11.2%
GRADE 8 71.4% 12.9% 2.7% 2.0% 10.9%
GRADE 9 71.9% 15.7% 6.0% * % 6.0%
GRADE 10 74.1% 15.6% 5.2% 0.7% 4.4%
GRADE 11 69.6% 15.5% 4.8% * % 10.1%
GRADE 12 70.6% 25.4% 0.8% 1.6% 1.6%

TABLE 18: ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS ARE SOMETIMES USED AT TEENAGE PARTIES. THINKING OF
THE PARTIES YOU ATTENDED THIS SCHOOL YEAR, HOW OFTEN WERE THE FOLLOWING USED?

18A. ALCOHOL
HALF MOST OF DON'T DIDN'T
NEVER SELDOM THE TIME THE TIME ALWAYS KNOW ATTEND

ALL 26.4% 11.6% 7.4% 14.1% 27.6% 2.5% 10.4%


GRADE 7 47.8% 19.8% 7.7% 8.2% 4.4% 2.7% 9.3%
GRADE 8 27.7% 19.1% 13.3% 13.3% 16.5% 3.7% 6.4%
GRADE 9 29.8% 12.9% 8.5% 15.7% 23.0% 2.0% 8.1%
GRADE 10 18.6% 6.2% 3.1% 18.6% 39.1% 3.7% 10.6%
GRADE 11 15.2% 5.1% 6.1% 15.2% 40.6% 1.0% 16.8%
GRADE 12 16.0% 4.2% 4.2% 13.2% 48.6% 2.1% 11.8%

18B. MARIJUANA AND/OR OTHER DRUGS


HALF MOST OF DON'T DIDN'T
NEVER SELDOM THE TIME THE TIME ALWAYS KNOW ATTEND

ALL 43.2% 12.2% 9.3% 9.3% 11.1% 4.9% 10.2%


GRADE 7 68.4% 10.2% 5.1% 2.8% 3.4% 1.7% 8.5%
GRADE 8 52.7% 14.5% 10.8% 5.9% 6.5% 4.3% 5.4%
GRADE 9 48.4% 12.8% 7.2% 9.2% 9.6% 4.4% 8.4%
GRADE 10 34.0% 11.9% 10.1% 11.3% 15.7% 6.3% 10.7%
GRADE 11 26.3% 15.5% 10.8% 11.3% 16.0% 3.1% 17.0%
GRADE 12 24.1% 6.2% 13.1% 16.6% 17.2% 11.0% 11.7%

TABLE 19: IF YOU HAD A DRUG OR ALCOHOL PROBLEM AND NEEDED HELP, WHO WOULD YOU GO TO?

19A. A COUNSELOR OR PROGRAM IN SCHOOL

NO YES

ALL 65.3% 34.7%


GRADE 7 52.0% 48.0%
GRADE 8 53.3% 46.7%
GRADE 9 59.6% 40.4%
GRADE 10 73.7% 26.3%
GRADE 11 78.5% 21.5%
GRADE 12 79.0% 21.0%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

19B. ANOTHER ADULT IN SCHOOL (SUCH AS A NURSE OR TEACHER)

NO YES

ALL 67.1% 32.9%


GRADE 7 60.7% 39.3%
GRADE 8 63.2% 36.8%
GRADE 9 64.9% 35.1%
GRADE 10 71.4% 28.6%
GRADE 11 68.4% 31.6%
GRADE 12 77.1% 22.9%

19C. A COUNSELOR OR PROGRAM OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL

NO YES

ALL 62.5% 37.5%


GRADE 7 65.1% 34.9%
GRADE 8 57.5% 42.5%
GRADE 9 58.8% 41.2%
GRADE 10 65.4% 34.6%
GRADE 11 65.1% 34.9%
GRADE 12 66.0% 34.0%

19D. YOUR PARENTS

NO YES

ALL 50.7% 49.3%


GRADE 7 50.6% 49.4%
GRADE 8 48.9% 51.1%
GRADE 9 48.1% 51.9%
GRADE 10 52.9% 47.1%
GRADE 11 54.2% 45.8%
GRADE 12 50.4% 49.6%
19E. A MEDICAL DOCTOR

NO YES

ALL 62.8% 37.2%


GRADE 7 57.0% 43.0%
GRADE 8 59.3% 40.7%
GRADE 9 63.1% 36.9%
GRADE 10 68.7% 31.3%
GRADE 11 66.1% 33.9%
GRADE 12 62.9% 37.1%

19F. YOUR FRIENDS

NO YES

ALL 23.9% 76.1%


GRADE 7 32.5% 67.5%
GRADE 8 29.7% 70.3%
GRADE 9 27.4% 72.6%
GRADE 10 13.7% 86.3%
GRADE 11 18.4% 81.6%
GRADE 12 18.7% 81.3%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

19G. ANOTHER ADULT (SUCH AS RELATIVE, CLERGYMAN, OR OTHER FAMILY FRIEND)

NO YES

ALL 43.0% 57.0%


GRADE 7 45.9% 54.1%
GRADE 8 43.5% 56.5%
GRADE 9 39.8% 60.2%
GRADE 10 45.8% 54.2%
GRADE 11 42.2% 57.8%
GRADE 12 42.7% 57.3%

TABLE 20: SINCE SCHOOL BEGAN IN THE FALL, HAVE YOU GOTTEN ANY INFORMATION ON DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL FROM THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL SOURCES?

20A. HEALTH CLASS

NO YES

ALL 58.9% 41.1%


GRADE 7 60.6% 39.4%
GRADE 8 9.0% 91.0%
GRADE 9 68.3% 31.7%
GRADE 10 72.8% 27.2%
GRADE 11 61.5% 38.5%
GRADE 12 81.8% 18.2%

20B. AN ASSEMBLY PROGRAM

NO YES

ALL 46.1% 53.9%


GRADE 7 49.4% 50.6%
GRADE 8 36.8% 63.2%
GRADE 9 51.5% 48.5%
GRADE 10 47.0% 53.0%
GRADE 11 42.0% 58.0%
GRADE 12 48.9% 51.1%

20C. GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

NO YES

ALL 82.0% 18.0%


GRADE 7 83.8% 16.2%
GRADE 8 75.3% 24.7%
GRADE 9 80.2% 19.8%
GRADE 10 83.3% 16.7%
GRADE 11 84.9% 15.1%
GRADE 12 85.4% 14.6%

20D. SCIENCE CLASS

NO YES

ALL 70.0% 30.0%


GRADE 7 38.3% 61.7%
GRADE 8 71.5% 28.5%
GRADE 9 60.0% 40.0%
GRADE 10 84.8% 15.2%
GRADE 11 84.7% 15.3%
GRADE 12 85.2% 14.8%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

20E. SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS

NO YES

ALL 89.3% 10.7%


GRADE 7 91.1% 8.9%
GRADE 8 91.5% 8.5%
GRADE 9 87.0% 13.0%
GRADE 10 85.3% 14.7%
GRADE 11 91.4% 8.6%
GRADE 12 90.4% 9.6%

20F. DRUG PROGRAM RAP SESSION

NO YES

ALL 82.1% 17.9%


GRADE 7 74.0% 26.0%
GRADE 8 76.1% 23.9%
GRADE 9 80.9% 19.1%
GRADE 10 82.4% 17.6%
GRADE 11 88.0% 12.0%
GRADE 12 91.9% 8.1%

20G. AN INVITED SCHOOL GUEST

NO YES

ALL 69.2% 30.8%


GRADE 7 63.1% 36.9%
GRADE 8 56.4% 43.6%
GRADE 9 76.9% 23.1%
GRADE 10 71.5% 28.5%
GRADE 11 70.1% 29.9%
GRADE 12 74.5% 25.5%
20H. SOME OTHER SCHOOL SOURCE

NO YES

ALL 71.9% 28.1%


GRADE 7 69.9% 30.1%
GRADE 8 73.5% 26.5%
GRADE 9 69.0% 31.0%
GRADE 10 69.9% 30.1%
GRADE 11 74.2% 25.8%
GRADE 12 75.9% 24.1%

20I. ANY SCHOOL SOURCE

NO YES

ALL 26.6% 73.4%


GRADE 7 23.1% 76.9%
GRADE 8 7.2% 92.8%
GRADE 9 31.3% 68.7%
GRADE 10 32.5% 67.5%
GRADE 11 27.7% 72.3%
GRADE 12 37.4% 62.6%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE 21: SINCE SCHOOL BEGAN IN THE FALL, HAVE YOU SOUGHT HELP, OTHER THAN FROM FAMILY OR
FRIENDS, FOR PROBLEMS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR USE OF ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA,
OR OTHER DRUGS?

NO YES

ALL 93.0% 7.0%


GRADE 7 91.0% 9.0%
GRADE 8 93.8% 6.3%
GRADE 9 88.8% 11.2%
GRADE 10 93.7% 6.3%
GRADE 11 95.7% 4.3%
GRADE 12 97.1% 2.9%

TABLE 22: HOW DO YOUR PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS YOUR AGE ...

22A. DRINKING BEER?

STRONGLY MILDLY MILDLY STRONGLY DON'T


DISAPPROVE DISAPPROVE NEITHER APPROVE APPROVE KNOW

ALL 59.8% 15.3% 9.8% 2.8% 1.5% 10.7%


GRADE 7 65.7% 4.5% 2.2% 1.1% 3.9% 22.5%
GRADE 8 57.0% 13.4% 8.4% 1.7% 1.1% 18.4%
GRADE 9 63.6% 15.8% 6.3% 4.7% 2.0% 7.5%
GRADE 10 59.9% 17.8% 11.5% 2.5% 0.6% 7.6%
GRADE 11 54.7% 18.2% 18.2% 2.6% 1.0% 5.2%
GRADE 12 56.0% 23.4% 14.2% 3.5% * % 2.8%

22B. USING MARIJUANA?

STRONGLY MILDLY MILDLY STRONGLY DON'T


DISAPPROVE DISAPPROVE NEITHER APPROVE APPROVE KNOW

ALL 84.6% 3.1% 2.1% * % 1.6% 8.3%


GRADE 7 77.7% 0.6% 0.6% * % 2.9% 18.3%
GRADE 8 80.7% 2.8% 2.3% 0.6% 0.6% 13.1%
GRADE 9 86.6% 2.1% 1.7% 0.8% 2.1% 6.7%
GRADE 10 87.7% 2.6% 3.2% 0.6% 1.3% 4.5%
GRADE 11 85.2% 5.8% 3.2% * % 1.6% 4.2%
GRADE 12 90.5% 5.1% 1.5% * % 0.7% 2.2%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE A1: HOW OFTEN DO YOU NORMALLY USE...

A1A. BEER?

NEVER EVER WEEKLY MONTHLY YEARLY RARELY

ALL 39.8% 60.2% 9.5% 27.0% 13.6% 10.2%


GRADE 7 58.9% 41.1% 10.9% 12.0% 8.6% 9.7%
GRADE 8 41.6% 58.4% 8.7% 27.2% 12.1% 10.4%
GRADE 9 40.0% 60.0% 10.0% 25.0% 14.2% 10.8%
GRADE 10 25.9% 74.1% 8.8% 36.7% 14.3% 14.3%
GRADE 11 36.0% 64.0% 6.3% 35.4% 14.8% 7.4%
GRADE 12 33.3% 66.7% 12.5% 27.1% 18.1% 9.0%

A1B. WINE COOLERS?

NEVER EVER WEEKLY MONTHLY YEARLY RARELY

ALL 41.0% 59.0% 6.2% 26.3% 15.8% 10.6%


GRADE 7 60.2% 39.8% 6.8% 14.2% 8.5% 10.2%
GRADE 8 47.4% 52.6% 7.5% 24.9% 12.1% 8.1%
GRADE 9 40.1% 59.9% 8.0% 23.2% 16.9% 11.8%
GRADE 10 29.1% 70.9% 4.7% 37.2% 16.9% 12.2%
GRADE 11 34.8% 65.2% 2.7% 30.4% 20.7% 11.4%
GRADE 12 31.7% 68.3% 7.0% 31.7% 20.4% 9.2%

A1C. WINE?

NEVER EVER WEEKLY MONTHLY YEARLY RARELY

ALL 51.6% 48.4% 4.5% 19.8% 11.2% 12.8%


GRADE 7 70.6% 29.4% 7.3% 10.2% 4.5% 7.3%
GRADE 8 51.4% 48.6% 4.0% 24.3% 7.3% 13.0%
GRADE 9 55.6% 44.4% 5.2% 21.1% 6.9% 11.2%
GRADE 10 40.8% 59.2% 2.7% 26.5% 16.3% 13.6%
GRADE 11 46.7% 53.3% 2.7% 16.3% 17.4% 16.8%
GRADE 12 39.2% 60.8% 4.9% 21.7% 18.2% 16.1%

A1D. LIQUOR?

NEVER EVER WEEKLY MONTHLY YEARLY RARELY

ALL 49.9% 50.1% 6.3% 25.9% 9.7% 8.1%


GRADE 7 71.7% 28.3% 6.7% 11.7% 5.6% 4.4%
GRADE 8 54.7% 45.3% 7.6% 20.9% 8.7% 8.1%
GRADE 9 52.9% 47.1% 6.7% 21.4% 9.7% 9.2%
GRADE 10 37.9% 62.1% 4.8% 36.6% 10.3% 10.3%
GRADE 11 42.0% 58.0% 3.3% 38.1% 11.0% 5.5%
GRADE 12 34.0% 66.0% 9.0% 31.3% 13.9% 11.8%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE A2: WHEN YOU DRINK THE FOLLOWING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, HOW MANY DRINKS DO YOU
USUALLY HAVE AT ONE TIME, ON AVERAGE?

A2A. BEER

NEVER EVER 5 OR MORE 1 TO 4 LESS THAN 1

ALL 36.6% 63.4% 25.2% 29.1% 9.1%


GRADE 7 52.3% 47.7% 9.8% 29.0% 8.8%
GRADE 8 33.9% 66.1% 21.7% 33.9% 10.6%
GRADE 9 34.4% 65.6% 28.1% 27.0% 10.5%
GRADE 10 29.8% 70.2% 32.3% 26.7% 11.2%
GRADE 11 33.7% 66.3% 30.7% 31.7% 4.0%
GRADE 12 35.1% 64.9% 29.1% 25.8% 9.9%

A2B. WINE COOLERS

NEVER EVER 5 OR MORE 1 TO 4 LESS THAN 1

ALL 37.7% 62.3% 24.0% 32.1% 6.2%


GRADE 7 56.3% 43.8% 12.0% 26.0% 5.7%
GRADE 8 41.1% 58.9% 24.9% 27.6% 6.5%
GRADE 9 33.3% 66.7% 26.7% 30.6% 9.4%
GRADE 10 29.7% 70.3% 31.6% 33.5% 5.1%
GRADE 11 33.0% 67.0% 23.2% 40.7% 3.1%
GRADE 12 31.3% 68.7% 27.2% 35.4% 6.1%

A2C. WINE

NEVER EVER 5 OR MORE 1 TO 4 LESS THAN 1

ALL 48.0% 52.0% 13.9% 28.5% 9.6%


GRADE 7 66.8% 33.2% 7.9% 20.0% 5.3%
GRADE 8 48.4% 51.6% 13.4% 26.3% 11.8%
GRADE 9 47.0% 53.0% 18.2% 23.7% 11.1%
GRADE 10 42.9% 57.1% 15.5% 30.4% 11.2%
GRADE 11 42.3% 57.7% 12.8% 37.2% 7.7%
GRADE 12 38.1% 61.9% 14.3% 36.7% 10.9%

A2D. LIQUOR

NEVER EVER 5 OR MORE 1 TO 4 LESS THAN 1

ALL 46.6% 53.4% 18.8% 26.8% 7.8%


GRADE 7 68.6% 31.4% 7.4% 15.4% 8.5%
GRADE 8 51.1% 48.9% 13.8% 25.5% 9.6%
GRADE 9 45.8% 54.2% 23.3% 23.7% 7.1%
GRADE 10 38.4% 61.6% 25.2% 28.3% 8.2%
GRADE 11 39.4% 60.6% 20.2% 35.2% 5.2%
GRADE 12 32.7% 67.3% 23.3% 35.3% 8.7%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

TABLE A3: DURING THE PAST YEAR (12 MONTHS), HOW OFTEN HAVE YOU HAD 5 OR MORE DRINKS
AT ONE TIME?

A3A. BEER

SEVERAL SEVERAL LESS THAN


NEVER EVER TIMES/WEEK TIMES/MONTH ONCE/MONTH

ALL 57.1% 42.9% 6.5% 22.6% 13.9%


GRADE 7 68.2% 31.8% 7.0% 12.7% 12.1%
GRADE 8 56.9% 43.1% 6.3% 16.0% 20.8%
GRADE 9 56.7% 43.3% 5.7% 23.8% 13.8%
GRADE 10 52.9% 47.1% 7.9% 27.9% 11.4%
GRADE 11 52.0% 48.0% 3.4% 30.5% 14.1%
GRADE 12 55.8% 44.2% 10.1% 23.3% 10.9%

A3B. WINE COOLERS

SEVERAL SEVERAL LESS THAN


NEVER EVER TIMES/WEEK TIMES/MONTH ONCE/MONTH

ALL 56.6% 43.4% 5.7% 20.7% 16.9%


GRADE 7 67.9% 32.1% 9.0% 9.0% 14.1%
GRADE 8 60.7% 39.3% 6.2% 15.2% 17.9%
GRADE 9 56.0% 44.0% 4.8% 23.9% 15.3%
GRADE 10 52.6% 47.4% 4.4% 29.6% 13.3%
GRADE 11 52.6% 47.4% 2.3% 24.9% 20.2%
GRADE 12 48.8% 51.2% 8.7% 21.3% 21.3%

A3C. WINE

SEVERAL SEVERAL LESS THAN


NEVER EVER TIMES/WEEK TIMES/MONTH ONCE/MONTH

ALL 63.3% 36.7% 4.5% 15.5% 16.8%


GRADE 7 76.0% 24.0% 6.5% 7.8% 9.7%
GRADE 8 63.6% 36.4% 4.9% 11.2% 20.3%
GRADE 9 60.1% 39.9% 4.3% 21.2% 14.4%
GRADE 10 58.5% 41.5% 2.2% 23.7% 15.6%
GRADE 11 61.1% 38.9% 1.7% 15.4% 21.7%
GRADE 12 60.6% 39.4% 7.9% 11.8% 19.7%

A3D. LIQUOR

SEVERAL SEVERAL LESS THAN


NEVER EVER TIMES/WEEK TIMES/MONTH ONCE/MONTH

ALL 59.9% 40.1% 5.1% 20.4% 14.6%


GRADE 7 77.2% 22.8% 5.4% 7.4% 10.1%
GRADE 8 64.4% 35.6% 6.2% 10.3% 19.2%
GRADE 9 59.6% 40.4% 4.8% 22.1% 13.5%
GRADE 10 51.1% 48.9% 4.4% 31.4% 13.1%
GRADE 11 55.4% 44.6% 2.3% 26.9% 15.4%
GRADE 12 50.4% 49.6% 8.5% 24.0% 17.1%
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

GENDER

Q1 Frequency Percent
----------------------------
Male 558 46.3
Female 648 53.7

Frequency Missing = 5

GRADE

Q2 Frequency Percent
--------------------------
7th 206 17.0
8th 196 16.2
9th 264 21.8
10th 176 14.5
11th 204 16.8
12th 165 13.6

LIVE WITH BOTH PARENTS

Q3 Frequency Percent
-------------------------
Yes 746 61.8
No 461 38.2

Frequency Missing = 4

AGE

Q4 Frequency Percent
-----------------------------------
12 61 5.1
13 176 14.6
14 220 18.2
15 236 19.6
16 209 17.3
17 185 15.3
18 106 8.8
19 or older 14 1.2

Frequency Missing = 4

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

ETHNICITY

Q5 Frequency Percent
--------------------------------------
White 754 63.1
African/American 187 15.6
Mexican/American 193 16.2
Asian/American 10 0.8
Native/American 11 0.9
Other 40 3.3

Frequency Missing = 16

ON AVERAGE WHAT GRADES DO YOU GET

Q6 Frequency Percent
--------------------------------
Mostly A's 310 26.0
Mostly B's 699 58.6
Mostly C's 164 13.8
Mostly D's 6 0.5
Mostly F's 13 1.1

Frequency Missing = 19

LENGTH OF TIME IN THIS DISTRICT

Q7 Frequency Percent
-------------------------------
<1 year 110 9.2
2-3 years 209 17.4
>4 years 881 73.4

Frequency Missing = 11
DO YOU HAVE A JOB

Q8 Frequency Percent
-------------------------
Yes 390 32.6
No 808 67.4

Frequency Missing = 13

DO YOU GET AN ALLOWANCE

Q9 Frequency Percent
-------------------------
Yes 523 43.9
No 668 56.1

Frequency Missing = 20

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

EITHER PARENT COLLEGE GRADUATE

Q10 Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Yes 535 44.7
No 458 38.3
Don't Know 203 17.0

Frequency Missing = 15

QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED PRICE LUNCH

Q11 Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Yes 329 27.5
No 761 63.6
Don't Know 107 8.9

Frequency Missing = 14

PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS

Q12A Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 622 54.8
No 513 45.2

Frequency Missing = 76

PARTICIPATE IN BAND/ORCHESTRA

Q12B Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 206 19.2
No 865 80.8

Frequency Missing = 140

PARTICIPATE IN CHOIR

Q12C Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 169 16.0
No 885 84.0

Frequency Missing = 157

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

PARTICIPATE IN DRAMA/SPEECH

Q12D Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 122 11.8
No 914 88.2

Frequency Missing = 175

PARTICIPATE IN DRILL TEAM/CHEERLEADING

Q12E Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 146 13.9
No 905 86.1

Frequency Missing = 160

PARTICIPATE IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Q12F Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 47 4.6
No 984 95.4

Frequency Missing = 180

PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL NEWSPAPER/YEARBOOK

Q12G Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 60 5.8
No 972 94.2
Frequency Missing = 179

PARTICIPATE IN ACADEMIC CLUBS/SOCIETIES

Q12H Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 280 26.4
No 779 73.6

Frequency Missing = 152

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

PARTICIPATE IN SERVICE CLUBS

Q12I Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 106 10.2
No 930 89.8

Frequency Missing = 175

PARTICIPATE IN VOE/DE/WORK-STUDY

Q12J Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 51 5.0
No 974 95.0

Frequency Missing = 186

PARTICIPATE IN OTHER CLUBS

Q12K Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 383 35.8
No 686 64.2

Frequency Missing = 142

DO YOU FEEL SAFE IN YOUR HOME

Q13A Frequency Percent


-------------------------------------
Very Safe 887 74.1
Somewhat Safe 264 22.1
Not Very Safe 16 1.3
Not Safe At All 6 0.5
Don't Know 24 2.0

Frequency Missing = 14

DO YOU FEEL SAFE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Q13B Frequency Percent


-------------------------------------
Very Safe 531 44.4
Somewhat Safe 493 41.2
Not Very Safe 110 9.2
Not Safe At All 28 2.3
Don't Know 35 2.9

Frequency Missing = 14

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DO YOU FEEL SAFE AT SCHOOL

Q13C Frequency Percent


-------------------------------------
Very Safe 299 25.0
Somewhat Safe 614 51.3
Not Very Safe 164 13.7
Not Safe At All 79 6.6
Don't Know 41 3.4

Frequency Missing = 14

FRIENDS FEELING CLOSE TO THEIR PARENTS

Q14A Frequency Percent


---------------------------
None 52 4.4
A Few 365 30.6
Some 274 23.0
Most 374 31.3
All 128 10.7

Frequency Missing = 18

HOW MANY FRIENDS CARRY WEAPONS

Q14B Frequency Percent


---------------------------
None 600 51.6
A Few 299 25.7
Some 176 15.1
Most 54 4.6
All 34 2.9

Frequency Missing = 48
HOW MANY FRIENDS CARE ABOUT GOOD GRADES

Q14C Frequency Percent


---------------------------
None 65 5.6
A Few 200 17.2
Some 265 22.8
Most 433 37.3
All 197 17.0

Frequency Missing = 51

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HOW MANY FRIENDS BELONG TO A GANG

Q14D Frequency Percent


---------------------------
None 773 65.5
A Few 191 16.2
Some 108 9.1
Most 71 6.0
All 38 3.2

Frequency Missing = 30

FRIENDS WISHING TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL

Q14E Frequency Percent


---------------------------
None 614 51.6
A Few 345 29.0
Some 104 8.7
Most 64 5.4
All 62 5.2

Frequency Missing = 22

PARENTS ATTEND PTA/SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES

Q15 Frequency Percent


-------------------------
Yes 421 39.2
No 652 60.8

Frequency Missing = 138


EVER INHALED SPRAY PAINT FOR KICKS

Q16A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 71 6.0
Never used 1010 85.1
1-2 times 72 6.1
3-10 times 22 1.9
11-19 times 5 0.4
20+ times 7 0.6

Frequency Missing = 24

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

EVER INHALED LIQUID PAPER FOR KICKS

Q16B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 59 5.0
Never used 934 79.2
1-2 times 132 11.2
3-10 times 39 3.3
11-19 times 8 0.7
20+ times 8 0.7

Frequency Missing = 31

EVER INHALED GASOLINE FOR KICKS

Q16C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 57 4.9
Never used 1014 86.3
1-2 times 58 4.9
3-10 times 26 2.2
11-19 times 9 0.8
20+ times 11 0.9

Frequency Missing = 36

EVER INHALED FREON FOR KICKS

Q16D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 180 15.4
Never used 975 83.3
1-2 times 9 0.8
3-10 times 2 0.2
20+ times 4 0.3
Frequency Missing = 41

EVER INHALED POPPERS, ETC. FOR KICKS

Q16E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 372 31.5
Never used 774 65.6
1-2 times 23 1.9
3-10 times 8 0.7
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 31

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

EVER INHALED SHOE SHINE FOR KICKS

Q16F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 193 16.5
Never used 953 81.5
1-2 times 16 1.4
3-10 times 3 0.3
11-19 times 3 0.3
20+ times 2 0.2

Frequency Missing = 41

EVER INHALED GLUE FOR KICKS

Q16G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 52 4.5
Never used 1037 89.0
1-2 times 56 4.8
3-10 times 11 0.9
11-19 times 5 0.4
20+ times 4 0.3

Frequency Missing = 46

EVER INHALED PAINT THINNERS FOR KICKS

Q16H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 99 8.4
Never used 998 84.9
1-2 times 51 4.3
3-10 times 20 1.7
11-19 times 4 0.3
20+ times 4 0.3
Frequency Missing = 35

EVER INHALED OCTANE BOOSTER FOR KICKS

Q16I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 336 28.8
Never used 807 69.2
1-2 times 11 0.9
3-10 times 6 0.5
11-19 times 2 0.2
20+ times 5 0.4

Frequency Missing = 44

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

EVER INHALED OTHER SPRAYS FOR KICKS

Q16J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 61 5.3
Never used 1050 90.4
1-2 times 36 3.1
3-10 times 6 0.5
11-19 times 4 0.3
20+ times 4 0.3

Frequency Missing = 50

EVER INHALED OTHER INHALANTS FOR KICKS

Q16K Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 81 7.0
Never used 977 84.5
1-2 times 55 4.8
3-10 times 23 2.0
11-19 times 5 0.4
20+ times 15 1.3

Frequency Missing = 55

CIGARETTE USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 10 0.8
Never used 498 42.1
1-2 times 219 18.5
3-10 times 115 9.7
11-19 times 39 3.3
20+ times 302 25.5
Frequency Missing = 28

SMOKELESS TOBACCO USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 19 1.6
Never used 873 74.5
1-2 times 101 8.6
3-10 times 66 5.6
11-19 times 22 1.9
20+ times 91 7.8

Frequency Missing = 39

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

BEER USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 7 0.6
Never used 406 34.7
1-2 times 228 19.5
3-10 times 188 16.1
11-19 times 79 6.8
20+ times 261 22.3

Frequency Missing = 42

WINE COOLER USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 15 1.3
Never used 419 36.1
1-2 times 231 19.9
3-10 times 205 17.7
11-19 times 87 7.5
20+ times 203 17.5

Frequency Missing = 51

WINE USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 13 1.1
Never used 571 49.1
1-2 times 255 21.9
3-10 times 154 13.2
11-19 times 48 4.1
20+ times 122 10.5
Frequency Missing = 48

LIQUOR USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 11 1.0
Never used 554 48.0
1-2 times 157 13.6
3-10 times 145 12.6
11-19 times 78 6.8
20+ times 209 18.1

Frequency Missing = 57

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

INHALANT USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 23 2.0
Never used 964 82.3
1-2 times 101 8.6
3-10 times 38 3.2
11-19 times 19 1.6
20+ times 27 2.3

Frequency Missing = 39

MARIJUANA USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 23 2.0
Never used 867 74.5
1-2 times 105 9.0
3-10 times 64 5.5
11-19 times 24 2.1
20+ times 80 6.9

Frequency Missing = 48

COCAINE USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 19 1.6
Never used 1100 94.8
1-2 times 21 1.8
3-10 times 14 1.2
20+ times 6 0.5
Frequency Missing = 51

CRACK USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 31 2.7
Never used 1106 95.3
1-2 times 16 1.4
3-10 times 2 0.2
11-19 times 1 0.1
20+ times 4 0.3

Frequency Missing = 51

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HALLUCINOGEN USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17L Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 162 14.0
Never used 950 81.9
1-2 times 31 2.7
3-10 times 10 0.9
11-19 times 4 0.3
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 51

UPPER USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17M Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 236 20.6
Never used 797 69.7
1-2 times 48 4.2
3-10 times 32 2.8
11-19 times 11 1.0
20+ times 19 1.7

Frequency Missing = 68

DOWNER USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17N Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 234 20.4
Never used 845 73.7
1-2 times 38 3.3
3-10 times 13 1.1
11-19 times 5 0.4
20+ times 11 1.0
Frequency Missing = 65

STEROID USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17O Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 71 6.2
Never used 1042 91.1
1-2 times 18 1.6
3-10 times 6 0.5
11-19 times 2 0.2
20+ times 5 0.4

Frequency Missing = 67

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

ECSTASY USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17P Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 356 30.9
Never used 755 65.5
1-2 times 25 2.2
3-10 times 10 0.9
11-19 times 3 0.3
20+ times 4 0.3

Frequency Missing = 58

ROACH USE DURING LIFETIME

Q17Q Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 361 30.9
Never used 720 61.6
1-2 times 43 3.7
3-10 times 14 1.2
11-19 times 5 0.4
20+ times 26 2.2

Frequency Missing = 42

CIGARETTE USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 13 1.1
Never used 670 57.8
1-2 times 139 12.0
3-10 times 77 6.6
11-19 times 44 3.8
20+ times 216 18.6
Frequency Missing = 52

SMOKELESS TOBACCO USE IN PAST SCHOOL YR

Q18B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 16 1.4
Never used 942 83.4
1-2 times 55 4.9
3-10 times 29 2.6
11-19 times 17 1.5
20+ times 70 6.2

Frequency Missing = 82

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

BEER USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 12 1.1
Never used 568 50.5
1-2 times 173 15.4
3-10 times 156 13.9
11-19 times 67 6.0
20+ times 148 13.2

Frequency Missing = 87

WINE COOLER USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 15 1.3
Never used 599 53.5
1-2 times 200 17.9
3-10 times 147 13.1
11-19 times 55 4.9
20+ times 104 9.3

Frequency Missing = 91

WINE USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 13 1.2
Never used 723 64.7
1-2 times 178 15.9
3-10 times 106 9.5
11-19 times 32 2.9
20+ times 66 5.9
Frequency Missing = 93

LIQUOR USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 17 1.5
Never used 646 58.1
1-2 times 150 13.5
3-10 times 120 10.8
11-19 times 56 5.0
20+ times 122 11.0

Frequency Missing = 100

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

INHALANT USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 30 2.6
Never used 1008 89.0
1-2 times 46 4.1
3-10 times 27 2.4
11-19 times 11 1.0
20+ times 11 1.0

Frequency Missing = 78

MARIJUANA USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 21 1.9
Never used 880 79.8
1-2 times 80 7.3
3-10 times 52 4.7
11-19 times 22 2.0
20+ times 48 4.4

Frequency Missing = 108

COCAINE USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 20 1.8
Never used 1048 95.4
1-2 times 19 1.7
3-10 times 7 0.6
11-19 times 2 0.2
20+ times 2 0.2
Frequency Missing = 113

CRACK USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 33 3.0
Never used 1043 95.5
1-2 times 8 0.7
3-10 times 2 0.2
11-19 times 4 0.4
20+ times 2 0.2

Frequency Missing = 119

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HALLUCINOGEN USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18L Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 146 13.1
Never used 935 83.9
1-2 times 25 2.2
3-10 times 5 0.4
11-19 times 1 0.1
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 96

UPPER USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18M Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 204 19.7
Never used 770 74.2
1-2 times 32 3.1
3-10 times 24 2.3
11-19 times 2 0.2
20+ times 6 0.6

Frequency Missing = 173

DOWNER USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18N Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 200 19.6
Never used 783 76.7
1-2 times 23 2.3
3-10 times 9 0.9
11-19 times 1 0.1
20+ times 5 0.5
Frequency Missing = 190

STEROID USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18O Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 61 5.8
Never used 967 92.5
1-2 times 10 1.0
3-10 times 4 0.4
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 166

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

ECSTASY USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18P Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 307 29.4
Never used 708 67.9
1-2 times 17 1.6
3-10 times 6 0.6
11-19 times 1 0.1
20+ times 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 168

ROACH USE IN PAST SCHOOL YEAR

Q18Q Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 320 29.8
Never used 695 64.7
1-2 times 27 2.5
3-10 times 13 1.2
11-19 times 3 0.3
20+ times 17 1.6

Frequency Missing = 136

CIGARETTE USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 48 4.3
Never used 721 64.3
1-2 times 103 9.2
3-10 times 69 6.1
11-19 times 30 2.7
20+ times 151 13.5
Frequency Missing = 89

SMOKELESS TOBACCO USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 67 6.0
Never used 927 83.5
1-2 times 36 3.2
3-10 times 28 2.5
11-19 times 17 1.5
20+ times 35 3.2

Frequency Missing = 101

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

BEER USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 41 3.7
Never used 690 62.5
1-2 times 162 14.7
3-10 times 107 9.7
11-19 times 37 3.4
20+ times 67 6.1

Frequency Missing = 107

WINE COOLER USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 50 4.6
Never used 763 69.7
1-2 times 142 13.0
3-10 times 80 7.3
11-19 times 20 1.8
20+ times 40 3.7

Frequency Missing = 116

WINE USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 49 4.5
Never used 843 77.2
1-2 times 107 9.8
3-10 times 47 4.3
11-19 times 11 1.0
20+ times 35 3.2
Frequency Missing = 119

LIQUOR USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 48 4.4
Never used 734 67.3
1-2 times 139 12.8
3-10 times 87 8.0
11-19 times 30 2.8
20+ times 52 4.8

Frequency Missing = 121

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

INHALANT USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 74 6.7
Never used 972 88.5
1-2 times 28 2.6
3-10 times 15 1.4
11-19 times 4 0.4
20+ times 5 0.5

Frequency Missing = 113

MARIJUANA USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 61 5.7
Never used 869 81.5
1-2 times 64 6.0
3-10 times 35 3.3
11-19 times 15 1.4
20+ times 22 2.1

Frequency Missing = 145

COCAINE USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 72 6.7
Never used 986 91.9
1-2 times 11 1.0
3-10 times 3 0.3
20+ times 1 0.1
Frequency Missing = 138

CRACK USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 85 8.0
Never used 965 91.0
1-2 times 6 0.6
3-10 times 2 0.2
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 150

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HALLUCINOGEN USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19L Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 182 16.7
Never used 888 81.4
1-2 times 15 1.4
3-10 times 4 0.4
11-19 times 1 0.1
20+ times 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 120

UPPER USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19M Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 246 23.2
Never used 783 73.9
1-2 times 17 1.6
3-10 times 13 1.2
20+ times 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 151

DOWNER USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19N Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 247 23.5
Never used 785 74.7
1-2 times 12 1.1
3-10 times 6 0.6
20+ times 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 160


STEROID USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19O Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 116 10.9
Never used 935 88.2
1-2 times 4 0.4
3-10 times 2 0.2
20+ times 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 151

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

ECSTASY USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19P Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 348 32.6
Never used 709 66.3
1-2 times 7 0.7
3-10 times 4 0.4
11-19 times 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 142

ROACH USE IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q19Q Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 366 33.6
Never used 682 62.7
1-2 times 23 2.1
3-10 times 6 0.6
11-19 times 3 0.3
20+ times 8 0.7

Frequency Missing = 123

CLOSE FRIENDS USE CIGARETTES

Q20A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 6 0.5
None 267 23.2
A few 340 29.6
Some 218 19.0
Most 252 21.9
All 66 5.7
Frequency Missing = 62

CLOSE FRIENDS USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q20B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 9 0.8
None 533 48.5
A few 284 25.9
Some 166 15.1
Most 74 6.7
All 32 2.9

Frequency Missing = 113

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CLOSE FRIENDS USE BEER

Q20C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 5 0.5
None 190 17.4
A few 247 22.6
Some 228 20.9
Most 291 26.7
All 130 11.9

Frequency Missing = 120

CLOSE FRIENDS USE WINE COOLERS

Q20D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 11 1.0
None 274 25.6
A few 257 24.0
Some 218 20.4
Most 204 19.1
All 105 9.8

Frequency Missing = 142

CLOSE FRIENDS USE WINE

Q20E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 8 0.7
None 425 39.7
A few 272 25.4
Some 162 15.1
Most 126 11.8
All 77 7.2
Frequency Missing = 141

CLOSE FRIENDS USE LIQUOR

Q20F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 9 0.8
None 325 30.1
A few 219 20.3
Some 202 18.7
Most 215 19.9
All 109 10.1

Frequency Missing = 132

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CLOSE FRIENDS USE INHALANTS

Q20G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 26 2.3
None 791 71.5
A few 192 17.3
Some 53 4.8
Most 33 3.0
All 12 1.1

Frequency Missing = 104

CLOSE FRIENDS USE MARIJUANA

Q20H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 14 1.3
None 486 46.3
A few 246 23.5
Some 149 14.2
Most 112 10.7
All 42 4.0

Frequency Missing = 162

CLOSE FRIENDS USE COCAINE

Q20I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 17 1.6
None 834 80.1
A few 135 13.0
Some 37 3.6
Most 7 0.7
All 11 1.1
Frequency Missing = 170

CLOSE FRIENDS USE CRACK

Q20J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 44 4.2
None 840 80.1
A few 121 11.5
Some 22 2.1
Most 9 0.9
All 13 1.2

Frequency Missing = 162

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CLOSE FRIENDS USE HALLUCINOGENS

Q20L Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 131 12.2
None 806 75.1
A few 88 8.2
Some 26 2.4
Most 14 1.3
All 8 0.7

Frequency Missing = 138

CLOSE FRIENDS USE UPPERS

Q20M Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 163 17.8
None 593 64.7
A few 100 10.9
Some 39 4.3
Most 12 1.3
All 10 1.1

Frequency Missing = 294

CLOSE FRIENDS USE DOWNERS

Q20N Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 169 18.4
None 630 68.6
A few 78 8.5
Some 22 2.4
Most 12 1.3
All 8 0.9
Frequency Missing = 292

CLOSE FRIENDS USE STEROIDS

Q20O Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 54 5.6
None 753 78.5
A few 111 11.6
Some 24 2.5
Most 9 0.9
All 8 0.8

Frequency Missing = 252

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CLOSE FRIENDS USE ECSTASY

Q20P Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 264 27.3
None 581 60.1
A few 78 8.1
Some 30 3.1
Most 6 0.6
All 7 0.7

Frequency Missing = 245

CLOSE FRIENDS USE ROACH

Q20Q Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 284 28.2
None 563 55.9
A few 84 8.3
Some 41 4.1
Most 20 2.0
All 15 1.5

Frequency Missing = 204

AGE WHEN FIRST USED CIGARETTES

Q21A Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 478 41.9
<9 years old 136 11.9
10 years old 68 6.0
11 years old 67 5.9
12 years old 105 9.2
13 years old 124 10.9
14 years old 66 5.8
15 years old 50 4.4
16 years old 34 3.0
17 years old 11 1.0
>18 years old 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 69

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AGE WHEN FIRST USED SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q21B Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
10 years old 19 8.4
11 years old 25 11.1
12 years old 50 22.2
13 years old 57 25.3
14 years old 34 15.1
15 years old 25 11.1
16 years old 10 4.4
17 years old 4 1.8
>18 years old 1 0.4

Frequency Missing = 986

AGE WHEN FIRST USED BEER

Q21C Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 396 35.3
<9 years old 156 13.9
10 years old 50 4.5
11 years old 54 4.8
12 years old 90 8.0
13 years old 133 11.9
14 years old 99 8.8
15 years old 77 6.9
16 years old 55 4.9
17 years old 9 0.8
>18 years old 3 0.3

Frequency Missing = 89

AGE WHEN FIRST USED WINE COOLERS


Q21D Frequency Percent
-----------------------------------
Never used it 426 38.0
<9 years old 87 7.8
10 years old 50 4.5
11 years old 75 6.7
12 years old 108 9.6
13 years old 111 9.9
14 years old 106 9.5
15 years old 90 8.0
16 years old 50 4.5
17 years old 13 1.2
>18 years old 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 91

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AGE WHEN FIRST USED WINE

Q21E Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 566 50.9
<9 years old 67 6.0
10 years old 39 3.5
11 years old 44 4.0
12 years old 78 7.0
13 years old 99 8.9
14 years old 82 7.4
15 years old 67 6.0
16 years old 47 4.2
17 years old 18 1.6
>18 years old 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 100

AGE WHEN FIRST USED LIQUOR

Q21F Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 549 50.0
<9 years old 51 4.6
10 years old 31 2.8
11 years old 37 3.4
12 years old 65 5.9
13 years old 106 9.6
14 years old 95 8.6
15 years old 80 7.3
16 years old 62 5.6
17 years old 18 1.6
>18 years old 5 0.5

Frequency Missing = 112


AGE WHEN FIRST USED INHALANTS

Q21G Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 962 85.2
<9 years old 26 2.3
10 years old 13 1.2
11 years old 23 2.0
12 years old 28 2.5
13 years old 38 3.4
14 years old 19 1.7
15 years old 11 1.0
16 years old 4 0.4
17 years old 3 0.3
>18 years old 2 0.2

Frequency Missing = 82

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AGE WHEN FIRST USED MARIJUANA

Q21H Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 858 77.6
<9 years old 6 0.5
10 years old 9 0.8
11 years old 6 0.5
12 years old 23 2.1
13 years old 47 4.3
14 years old 62 5.6
15 years old 42 3.8
16 years old 31 2.8
17 years old 17 1.5
>18 years old 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 106

AGE WHEN FIRST USED COCAINE

Q21I Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1061 96.9
<9 years old 4 0.4
10 years old 2 0.2
11 years old 2 0.2
12 years old 3 0.3
13 years old 7 0.6
14 years old 4 0.4
15 years old 3 0.3
16 years old 3 0.3
17 years old 5 0.5
>18 years old 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 116


AGE WHEN FIRST USED CRACK

Q21J Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1068 97.8
<9 years old 3 0.3
10 years old 3 0.3
11 years old 2 0.2
12 years old 5 0.5
13 years old 5 0.5
14 years old 3 0.3
15 years old 1 0.1
16 years old 1 0.1
17 years old 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 119

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AGE WHEN FIRST USED HALLUCINOGENS

Q21L Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1054 97.0
<9 years old 1 0.1
11 years old 2 0.2
12 years old 5 0.5
13 years old 7 0.6
14 years old 2 0.2
15 years old 4 0.4
16 years old 5 0.5
17 years old 7 0.6

Frequency Missing = 124

AGE WHEN FIRST USED UPPERS

Q21M Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 992 92.6
<9 years old 1 0.1
10 years old 2 0.2
11 years old 5 0.5
12 years old 5 0.5
13 years old 12 1.1
14 years old 16 1.5
15 years old 15 1.4
16 years old 18 1.7
17 years old 5 0.5

Frequency Missing = 140

AGE WHEN FIRST USED DOWNERS

Q21N Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1031 95.3
<9 years old 3 0.3
11 years old 3 0.3
12 years old 5 0.5
13 years old 7 0.6
14 years old 10 0.9
15 years old 11 1.0
16 years old 8 0.7
17 years old 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 129

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AGE WHEN FIRST USED STEROIDS

Q21O Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1066 97.8
<9 years old 2 0.2
10 years old 1 0.1
11 years old 4 0.4
12 years old 4 0.4
13 years old 3 0.3
14 years old 4 0.4
15 years old 3 0.3
16 years old 2 0.2
>18 years old 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 121

AGE WHEN FIRST USED ECSTASY

Q21P Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1048 97.1
<9 years old 1 0.1
13 years old 4 0.4
14 years old 5 0.5
15 years old 6 0.6
16 years old 10 0.9
17 years old 4 0.4
>18 years old 1 0.1

Frequency Missing = 132

AGE WHEN FIRST USED ROACH

Q21Q Frequency Percent


-----------------------------------
Never used it 1015 93.4
10 years old 2 0.2
11 years old 3 0.3
12 years old 9 0.8
13 years old 17 1.6
14 years old 14 1.3
15 years old 8 0.7
16 years old 10 0.9
17 years old 7 0.6
>18 years old 2 0.2

Frequency Missing = 124

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES

Q22A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 529 48.3
Every day 126 11.5
Several times/wk 82 7.5
Several times/mo 67 6.1
About once/month 67 6.1
< once/month 92 8.4
< once/year 133 12.1

Frequency Missing = 115

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q22B Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 818 77.1
Every day 35 3.3
Several times/wk 28 2.6
Several times/mo 29 2.7
About once/month 31 2.9
< once/month 37 3.5
< once/year 83 7.8

Frequency Missing = 150

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE BEER

Q22C Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 425 39.8
Every day 11 1.0
Several times/wk 90 8.4
Several times/mo 175 16.4
About once/month 113 10.6
< once/month 145 13.6
< once/year 109 10.2

Frequency Missing = 143

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS

Q22D Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 435 41.0
Every day 9 0.8
Several times/wk 57 5.4
Several times/mo 161 15.2
About once/month 118 11.1
< once/month 168 15.8
< once/year 112 10.6

Frequency Missing = 151

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE WINE

Q22E Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 547 51.6
Every day 6 0.6
Several times/wk 42 4.0
Several times/mo 123 11.6
About once/month 87 8.2
< once/month 119 11.2
< once/year 136 12.8

Frequency Missing = 151

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE LIQUOR

Q22F Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 529 49.9
Every day 5 0.5
Several times/wk 62 5.8
Several times/mo 164 15.5
About once/month 111 10.5
< once/month 103 9.7
< once/year 86 8.1

Frequency Missing = 151

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE INHALANTS

Q22G Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 927 86.7
Every day 2 0.2
Several times/wk 19 1.8
Several times/mo 20 1.9
About once/month 14 1.3
< once/month 31 2.9
< once/year 56 5.2

Frequency Missing = 142

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA

Q22H Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 819 78.6
Every day 9 0.9
Several times/wk 29 2.8
Several times/mo 41 3.9
About once/month 43 4.1
< once/month 44 4.2
< once/year 57 5.5

Frequency Missing = 169

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE COCAINE

Q22I Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 1003 96.9
Every day 1 0.1
Several times/wk 5 0.5
Several times/mo 5 0.5
About once/month 6 0.6
< once/month 5 0.5
< once/year 10 1.0

Frequency Missing = 176

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE CRACK

Q22J Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 1010 98.1
Every day 3 0.3
Several times/wk 3 0.3
Several times/mo 3 0.3
About once/month 2 0.2
< once/month 2 0.2
< once/year 7 0.7

Frequency Missing = 181

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS

Q22L Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 1025 97.0
Several times/wk 3 0.3
Several times/mo 4 0.4
About once/month 7 0.7
< once/month 10 0.9
< once/year 8 0.8

Frequency Missing = 154

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE UPPERS

Q22M Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 951 92.4
Every day 1 0.1
Several times/wk 9 0.9
Several times/mo 16 1.6
About once/month 13 1.3
< once/month 22 2.1
< once/year 17 1.7

Frequency Missing = 182

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE DOWNERS

Q22N Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 957 95.0
Every day 1 0.1
Several times/wk 6 0.6
Several times/mo 10 1.0
About once/month 9 0.9
< once/month 10 1.0
< once/year 14 1.4

Frequency Missing = 204

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE STEROIDS

Q22O Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 997 97.5
Every day 2 0.2
Several times/wk 1 0.1
Several times/mo 6 0.6
About once/month 4 0.4
< once/month 1 0.1
< once/year 12 1.2

Frequency Missing = 188

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE ECSTASY

Q22P Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 975 97.3
Every day 2 0.2
Several times/wk 1 0.1
Several times/mo 2 0.2
About once/month 4 0.4
< once/month 10 1.0
< once/year 8 0.8

Frequency Missing = 209

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE ROACH

Q22Q Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never used 950 93.8
Every day 1 0.1
Several times/wk 7 0.7
Several times/mo 14 1.4
About once/month 11 1.1
< once/month 13 1.3
< once/year 17 1.7

Frequency Missing = 198

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DIFFICULT TO GET CIGARETTES

Q23A Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 44 3.9
Impossible 109 9.8
Very difficult 42 3.8
Somewhat diff 50 4.5
Somewhat easy 172 15.4
Very easy 698 62.6

Frequency Missing = 96

DIFFICULT TO GET SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q23B Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 74 6.8
Impossible 176 16.1
Very difficult 49 4.5
Somewhat diff 82 7.5
Somewhat easy 160 14.7
Very easy 551 50.5

Frequency Missing = 119

DIFFICULT TO GET BEER

Q23C Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 33 3.0
Impossible 102 9.3
Very difficult 44 4.0
Somewhat diff 88 8.1
Somewhat easy 242 22.2
Very easy 583 53.4
Frequency Missing = 119

DIFFICULT TO GET WINE COOLERS

Q23D Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 47 4.4
Impossible 110 10.2
Very difficult 55 5.1
Somewhat diff 85 7.9
Somewhat easy 247 22.9
Very easy 534 49.5

Frequency Missing = 133

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DIFFICULT TO GET WINE

Q23E Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 43 4.0
Impossible 135 12.5
Very difficult 78 7.2
Somewhat diff 90 8.3
Somewhat easy 241 22.2
Very easy 497 45.8

Frequency Missing = 127

DIFFICULT TO GET LIQUOR

Q23F Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 50 4.6
Impossible 147 13.7
Very difficult 63 5.9
Somewhat diff 87 8.1
Somewhat easy 213 19.8
Very easy 516 48.0

Frequency Missing = 135

DIFFICULT TO GET INHALANTS

Q23G Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 98 9.1
Impossible 176 16.3
Very difficult 31 2.9
Somewhat diff 42 3.9
Somewhat easy 79 7.3
Very easy 654 60.6
Frequency Missing = 131

DIFFICULT TO GET MARIJUANA

Q23H Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 80 7.5
Impossible 247 23.1
Very difficult 105 9.8
Somewhat diff 109 10.2
Somewhat easy 203 19.0
Very easy 327 30.5

Frequency Missing = 140

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DIFFICULT TO GET COCAINE

Q23I Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 93 8.7
Impossible 331 31.1
Very difficult 200 18.8
Somewhat diff 165 15.5
Somewhat easy 134 12.6
Very easy 140 13.2

Frequency Missing = 148

DIFFICULT TO GET CRACK

Q23J Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 107 10.1
Impossible 338 32.0
Very difficult 187 17.7
Somewhat diff 169 16.0
Somewhat easy 123 11.6
Very easy 132 12.5

Frequency Missing = 155

DIFFICULT TO GET HALLUCINOGENS

Q23L Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 194 18.1
Impossible 328 30.6
Very difficult 200 18.7
Somewhat diff 130 12.1
Somewhat easy 98 9.2
Very easy 121 11.3
Frequency Missing = 140

DIFFICULT TO GET UPPERS

Q23M Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 243 22.9
Impossible 254 23.9
Very difficult 145 13.7
Somewhat diff 115 10.8
Somewhat easy 125 11.8
Very easy 179 16.9

Frequency Missing = 150

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DIFFICULT TO GET DOWNERS

Q23N Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 240 23.1
Impossible 251 24.2
Very difficult 144 13.9
Somewhat diff 116 11.2
Somewhat easy 114 11.0
Very easy 172 16.6

Frequency Missing = 174

DIFFICULT TO GET STEROIDS

Q23O Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 136 13.0
Impossible 305 29.1
Very difficult 167 15.9
Somewhat diff 148 14.1
Somewhat easy 126 12.0
Very easy 167 15.9

Frequency Missing = 162

DIFFICULT TO GET ECSTASY

Q23P Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 337 31.8
Impossible 257 24.2
Very difficult 153 14.4
Somewhat diff 101 9.5
Somewhat easy 91 8.6
Very easy 122 11.5
Frequency Missing = 150

DIFFICULT TO GET ROACH

Q23Q Frequency Percent


------------------------------------
Never heard of 362 33.9
Impossible 244 22.9
Very difficult 130 12.2
Somewhat diff 76 7.1
Somewhat easy 97 9.1
Very easy 158 14.8

Frequency Missing = 144

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER HEARD OF CIGARETTES

Q24A1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 31 2.6
Disagree 1180 97.4

NEVER USE CIGARETTES

Q24A2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 533 44.0
Disagree 678 56.0

NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24A3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 102 8.4
No 1109 91.6

NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES DURING SCHOOL

Q24A4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 55 4.5
No 1156 95.5

NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES AFTER SCHOOL


Q24A5 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 232 19.2
No 979 80.8

NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES ON WEEKENDS

Q24A6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 411 33.9
No 800 66.1

NEVER HEARD OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q24B1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 57 4.7
Disagree 1154 95.3

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q24B2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 798 65.9
Disagree 413 34.1

USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24B3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 24 2.0
No 1187 98.0

USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO DURING SCHOOL

Q24B4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 41 3.4
No 1170 96.6

USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO AFTER SCHOOL

Q24B5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 82 6.8
No 1129 93.2

USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO ON WEEKENDS


Q24B6 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 156 12.9
No 1055 87.1

NEVER HEARD OF BEER

Q24C1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 23 1.9
Disagree 1188 98.1

NEVER USE BEER

Q24C2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 426 35.2
Disagree 785 64.8

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE BEER BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24C3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 15 1.2
No 1196 98.8

NORMALLY USE BEER DURING SCHOOL

Q24C4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 12 1.0
No 1199 99.0

NORMALLY USE BEER AFTER SCHOOL

Q24C5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 81 6.7
No 1130 93.3

NORMALLY USE BEER ON WEEKENDS

Q24C6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 579 47.8
No 632 52.2

NEVER HEARD OF WINE COOLERS


Q24D1 Frequency Percent
------------------------------
Agree 26 2.1
Disagree 1185 97.9

NEVER USE WINE COOLERS

Q24D2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 433 35.8
Disagree 778 64.2

NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24D3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 8 0.7
No 1203 99.3

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS DURING SCHOOL

Q24D4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 10 0.8
No 1201 99.2

NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24D5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 60 5.0
No 1151 95.0

NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS ON WEEKENDS

Q24D6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 563 46.5
No 648 53.5

NEVER HEARD OF WINE

Q24E1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 30 2.5
Disagree 1181 97.5

NEVER USE WINE


Q24E2 Frequency Percent
------------------------------
Agree 540 44.6
Disagree 671 55.4

NORMALLY USE WINE BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24E3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 10 0.8
No 1201 99.2

NORMALLY USE WINE DURING SCHOOL

Q24E4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 7 0.6
No 1204 99.4

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE WINE AFTER SCHOOL

Q24E5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 55 4.5
No 1156 95.5

NORMALLY USE WINE ON WEEKENDS

Q24E6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 449 37.1
No 762 62.9

NEVER HEARD OF LIQUOR

Q24F1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 28 2.3
Disagree 1183 97.7

NEVER USE LIQUOR

Q24F2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 510 42.1
Disagree 701 57.9

NORMALLY USE LIQUOR BEFORE SCHOOL


Q24F3 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 10 0.8
No 1201 99.2

NORMALLY USE LIQUOR DURING SCHOOL

Q24F4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 11 0.9
No 1200 99.1

NORMALLY USE LIQUOR AFTER SCHOOL

Q24F5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 48 4.0
No 1163 96.0

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE LIQUOR ON WEEKENDS

Q24F6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 485 40.0
No 726 60.0

NEVER HEARD OF INHALANTS

Q24G1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 77 6.4
Disagree 1134 93.6

NEVER USE INHALANTS

Q24G2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 843 69.6
Disagree 368 30.4

NORMALLY USE INHALANTS BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24G3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 10 0.8
No 1201 99.2

NORMALLY USE INHALANTS DURING SCHOOL


Q24G4 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 58 4.8
No 1153 95.2

NORMALLY USE INHALANTS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24G5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 32 2.6
No 1179 97.4

NORMALLY USE INHALANTS ON WEEKENDS

Q24G6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 68 5.6
No 1143 94.4

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER HEARD OF MARIJUANA

Q24H1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 59 4.9
Disagree 1152 95.1

NEVER USE MARIJUANA

Q24H2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 766 63.3
Disagree 445 36.7

NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24H3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 16 1.3
No 1195 98.7

NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA DURING SCHOOL

Q24H4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 14 1.2
No 1197 98.8

NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA AFTER SCHOOL


Q24H5 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 51 4.2
No 1160 95.8

NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA ON WEEKENDS

Q24H6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 207 17.1
No 1004 82.9

NEVER HEARD OF COCAINE

Q24I1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 76 6.3
Disagree 1135 93.7

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER USE COCAINE

Q24I2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 939 77.5
Disagree 272 22.5

NORMALLY USE COCAINE BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24I3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 2 0.2
No 1209 99.8

NORMALLY USE COCAINE DURING SCHOOL

Q24I4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 6 0.5
No 1205 99.5

NORMALLY USE COCAINE AFTER SCHOOL

Q24I5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 3 0.2
No 1208 99.8

NORMALLY USE COCAINE ON WEEKENDS


Q24I6 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 27 2.2
No 1184 97.8

NEVER HEARD OF CRACK

Q24J1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 87 7.2
Disagree 1124 92.8

NEVER USE CRACK

Q24J2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 933 77.0
Disagree 278 23.0

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE CRACK BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24J3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
No 1211 100.0

NORMALLY USE CRACK DURING SCHOOL

Q24J4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 6 0.5
No 1205 99.5

NORMALLY USE CRACK AFTER SCHOOL

Q24J5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 2 0.2
No 1209 99.8

NORMALLY USE CRACK ON WEEKENDS

Q24J6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 18 1.5
No 1193 98.5

NEVER HEARD OF HALLUCINOGENS

Q24L1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 179 14.8
Disagree 1032 85.2

NEVER USE HALLUCINOGENS

Q24L2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 831 68.6
Disagree 380 31.4

NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24L3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 1 0.1
No 1210 99.9

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS DURING SCHOOL

Q24L4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 2 0.2
No 1209 99.8

NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24L5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 2 0.2
No 1209 99.8

NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS ON WEEKENDS

Q24L6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 33 2.7
No 1178 97.3

NEVER HEARD OF UPPERS

Q24M1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 231 19.1
Disagree 980 80.9

NEVER USE UPPERS


Q24M2 Frequency Percent
------------------------------
Agree 739 61.0
Disagree 472 39.0

NORMALLY USE UPPERS BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24M3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 17 1.4
No 1194 98.6

NORMALLY USE UPPERS DURING SCHOOL

Q24M4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 20 1.7
No 1191 98.3

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE UPPERS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24M5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 19 1.6
No 1192 98.4

NORMALLY USE UPPERS ON WEEKENDS

Q24M6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 45 3.7
No 1166 96.3

NEVER HEARD OF DOWNERS

Q24N1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 231 19.1
Disagree 980 80.9

NEVER USE DOWNERS

Q24N2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 747 61.7
Disagree 464 38.3

NORMALLY USE DOWNERS BEFORE SCHOOL


Q24N3 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 8 0.7
No 1203 99.3

NORMALLY USE DOWNERS DURING SCHOOL

Q24N4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 11 0.9
No 1200 99.1

NORMALLY USE DOWNERS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24N5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 16 1.3
No 1195 98.7

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NORMALLY USE DOWNERS ON WEEKENDS

Q24N6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 32 2.6
No 1179 97.4

NEVER HEARD OF STEROIDS

Q24O1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 122 10.1
Disagree 1089 89.9

NEVER USE STEROIDS

Q24O2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 887 73.2
Disagree 324 26.8

NORMALLY USE STEROIDS BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24O3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 4 0.3
No 1207 99.7

NORMALLY USE STEROIDS DURING SCHOOL


Q24O4 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 7 0.6
No 1204 99.4

NORMALLY USE STEROIDS AFTER SCHOOL

Q24O5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 8 0.7
No 1203 99.3

NORMALLY USE STEROIDS ON WEEKENDS

Q24O6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 12 1.0
No 1199 99.0

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER HEARD OF ECSTASY

Q24P1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 308 25.4
Disagree 903 74.6

NEVER USE ECSTASY

Q24P2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 694 57.3
Disagree 517 42.7

NORMALLY USE ECSTASY BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24P3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 1 0.1
No 1210 99.9

NORMALLY USE ECSTASY DURING SCHOOL

Q24P4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 3 0.2
No 1208 99.8

NORMALLY USE ECSTASY AFTER SCHOOL


Q24P5 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
No 1211 100.0

NORMALLY USE ECSTASY ON WEEKENDS

Q24P6 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 28 2.3
No 1183 97.7

NEVER HEARD OF ECSTASY

Q24Q1 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 332 27.4
Disagree 879 72.6

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

NEVER USE ROACH

Q24Q2 Frequency Percent


------------------------------
Agree 636 52.5
Disagree 575 47.5

NORMALLY USE ROACH BEFORE SCHOOL

Q24Q3 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 1 0.1
No 1210 99.9

NORMALLY USE ROACH DURING SCHOOL

Q24Q4 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 3 0.2
No 1208 99.8

NORMALLY USE ROACH AFTER SCHOOL

Q24Q5 Frequency Percent


---------------------------
Yes 10 0.8
No 1201 99.2

NORMALLY USE ROACH ON WEEKENDS


Q24Q6 Frequency Percent
---------------------------
Yes 55 4.5
No 1156 95.5

AMOUNT OF BEER AT ONE TIME

Q25A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 421 36.6
12+ drinks 126 11.0
9-11 drinks 47 4.1
5-8 drinks 116 10.1
3-4 drinks 124 10.8
2 drinks 83 7.2
1 drink 127 11.1
< 1 drink 105 9.1

Frequency Missing = 62

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

AMOUNT OF WINE COOLERS AT ONE TIME

Q25B Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 426 37.7
12+ drinks 111 9.8
9-11 drinks 60 5.3
5-8 drinks 101 8.9
3-4 drinks 144 12.7
2 drinks 104 9.2
1 drink 115 10.2
< 1 drink 70 6.2

Frequency Missing = 80

AMOUNT OF WINE AT ONE TIME

Q25C Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 544 48.0
12+ drinks 77 6.8
9-11 drinks 35 3.1
5-8 drinks 45 4.0
3-4 drinks 82 7.2
2 drinks 97 8.6
1 drink 144 12.7
< 1 drink 109 9.6

Frequency Missing = 78

AMOUNT OF LIQUOR AT ONE TIME

Q25D Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 527 46.6
12+ drinks 88 7.8
9-11 drinks 44 3.9
5-8 drinks 81 7.2
3-4 drinks 121 10.7
2 drinks 90 8.0
1 drink 92 8.1
< 1 drink 88 7.8

Frequency Missing = 80

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

BEERS, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME

Q26A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 362 37.8
Never 5+ at time 184 19.2
Every day 9 0.9
Several times/wk 53 5.5
Several times/mo 138 14.4
About once/month 78 8.2
< once/month 69 7.2
< once/year 64 6.7

Frequency Missing = 254

WINE COOLERS, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME

Q26B Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 359 38.0
Never 5+ at time 176 18.6
Every day 4 0.4
Several times/wk 50 5.3
Several times/mo 110 11.6
About once/month 86 9.1
< once/month 90 9.5
< once/year 70 7.4

Frequency Missing = 266

WINE, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME

Q26C Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 441 46.8
Never 5+ at time 155 16.5
Every day 2 0.2
Several times/wk 40 4.2
Several times/mo 70 7.4
About once/month 76 8.1
< once/month 73 7.7
< once/year 85 9.0

Frequency Missing = 269

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

LIQUOR, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME

Q26D Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never drink this 425 45.0
Never 5+ at time 140 14.8
Every day 5 0.5
Several times/wk 43 4.6
Several times/mo 115 12.2
About once/month 78 8.3
< once/month 63 6.7
< once/year 75 7.9

Frequency Missing = 267

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM HOME

Q27A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Do not Drink 817 87.4
Never 56 6.0
Seldom 5 0.5
Most of the Time 14 1.5
Always 43 4.6

Frequency Missing = 276

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM FRIENDS

Q27B Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Do not Drink 283 25.5
Never 166 15.0
Seldom 173 15.6
Most of the Time 293 26.4
Always 194 17.5
Frequency Missing = 102

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM A STORE

Q27C Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Do not Drink 287 26.0
Never 460 41.6
Seldom 139 12.6
Most of the Time 132 11.9
Always 87 7.9

Frequency Missing = 106

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT PARTIES

Q27D Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Do not Drink 281 25.4
Never 178 16.1
Seldom 142 12.8
Most of the Time 241 21.8
Always 265 23.9

Frequency Missing = 104

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM OTHER

Q27E Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Do not Drink 299 27.7
Never 318 29.4
Seldom 175 16.2
Most of the Time 143 13.2
Always 146 13.5

Frequency Missing = 130

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE TOBACCO

Q28A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 317 32.7
Somewhat 350 36.1
Not very 188 19.4
Not at all 58 6.0
Don't know 57 5.9

Frequency Missing = 241


DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE ALCOHOL

Q28B Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 400 41.7
Somewhat 364 38.0
Not very 122 12.7
Not at all 34 3.5
Don't know 39 4.1

Frequency Missing = 252

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE INHALANTS

Q28C Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 682 71.5
Somewhat 168 17.6
Not very 34 3.6
Not at all 17 1.8
Don't know 53 5.6

Frequency Missing = 257

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE MARIJUANA

Q28D Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 633 67.3
Somewhat 172 18.3
Not very 60 6.4
Not at all 43 4.6
Don't know 33 3.5

Frequency Missing = 270

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE COCAINE

Q28E Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 817 86.5
Somewhat 64 6.8
Not very 8 0.8
Not at all 13 1.4
Don't know 42 4.4

Frequency Missing = 267


DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE CRACK

Q28F Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 817 87.4
Somewhat 56 6.0
Not very 5 0.5
Not at all 14 1.5
Don't know 43 4.6

Frequency Missing = 276

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE ECSTASY

Q28G Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 672 71.5
Somewhat 81 8.6
Not very 21 2.2
Not at all 20 2.1
Don't know 146 15.5

Frequency Missing = 271

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE STEROIDS

Q28H Frequency Percent


--------------------------------
Very 672 71.1
Somewhat 151 16.0
Not very 37 3.9
Not at all 14 1.5
Don't know 71 7.5

Frequency Missing = 266

DAYS SKIPPED SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29A Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 662 58.7
1 day 152 13.5
2-3 days 165 14.6
4-9 days 96 8.5
10+ days 53 4.7

Frequency Missing = 83
DAYS ILL SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29B Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 314 27.9
1 day 215 19.1
2-3 days 374 33.2
4-9 days 187 16.6
10+ days 35 3.1

Frequency Missing = 86

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

OTHER DAYS MISSED SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29C Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 406 36.5
1 day 342 30.8
2-3 days 261 23.5
4-9 days 85 7.7
10+ days 17 1.5

Frequency Missing = 100

SENT TO PRINCIPAL/DEAN SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29D Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 909 80.7
1 day 101 9.0
2-3 days 63 5.6
4-9 days 32 2.8
10+ days 22 2.0

Frequency Missing = 84

SOMEONE CALLED HOME SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29E Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 971 86.1
1 day 89 7.9
2-3 days 32 2.8
4-9 days 25 2.2
10+ days 11 1.0

Frequency Missing = 83
IN TROUBLE FOR DRINKING SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29F Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1088 97.8
1 day 13 1.2
2-3 days 4 0.4
4-9 days 3 0.3
10+ days 5 0.4

Frequency Missing = 98

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

IN TROUBLE FOR DRUG USE SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q29G Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1082 97.6
1 day 16 1.4
2-3 days 3 0.3
4-9 days 4 0.4
10+ days 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 102

DAYS SKIPPED IN PAST MONTH

Q30A Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 798 72.5
1 day 166 15.1
2-3 days 101 9.2
4-9 days 24 2.2
10+ days 11 1.0

Frequency Missing = 111

DAYS ILL IN PAST MONTH

Q30B Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 678 64.0
1 day 201 19.0
2-3 days 140 13.2
4-9 days 37 3.5
10+ days 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 151


OTHER DAYS MISSED IN PAST MONTH

Q30C Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 762 71.3
1 day 192 18.0
2-3 days 90 8.4
4-9 days 23 2.2
10+ days 2 0.2

Frequency Missing = 142

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

SENT TO PRINCIPAL/DEAN IN PAST MONTH

Q30D Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 985 90.5
1 day 62 5.7
2-3 days 24 2.2
4-9 days 8 0.7
10+ days 9 0.8

Frequency Missing = 123

SOMEONE CALLED HOME IN PAST MONTH

Q30E Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1016 93.5
1 day 35 3.2
2-3 days 21 1.9
4-9 days 8 0.7
10+ days 7 0.6

Frequency Missing = 124

CLASS DAYS DRUNK ON ALCOHOL SINCE SEPT

Q31A Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 997 88.9
1 day 55 4.9
2-3 days 42 3.7
4-9 days 9 0.8
10+ days 18 1.6

Frequency Missing = 90
CLASS DAYS HIGH ON MARIJUANA SINCE SEPT

Q31B Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1028 92.9
1 day 33 3.0
2-3 days 22 2.0
4-9 days 9 0.8
10+ days 15 1.4

Frequency Missing = 104

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CLASS DAYS HIGH ON INHALANTS SINCE SEPT

Q31C Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1061 95.5
1 day 25 2.3
2-3 days 15 1.4
4-9 days 5 0.5
10+ days 5 0.5

Frequency Missing = 100

CLASS DAYS HIGH ON OTHER DRUG(S)

Q31D Frequency Percent


------------------------------
None 1052 94.8
1 day 21 1.9
2-3 days 17 1.5
4-9 days 9 0.8
10+ days 11 1.0

Frequency Missing = 101

TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS BECAUSE OF DRINKING

Q32A Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 999 90.2
1 time 58 5.2
2-3 times 38 3.4
4-9 times 9 0.8
10+ times 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 103


DRIVEN A CAR AFTER A GOOD BIT TO DRINK

Q32B Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 924 84.1
1 time 69 6.3
2-3 times 72 6.6
4-9 times 15 1.4
10+ times 19 1.7

Frequency Missing = 112

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CRITICIZED BY DATE BECAUSE OF DRINKING

Q32C Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 999 91.3
1 time 41 3.7
2-3 times 30 2.7
4-9 times 10 0.9
10+ times 14 1.3

Frequency Missing = 117

TROUBLE WITH POLICE BECAUSE OF DRINKING

Q32D Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 1031 94.4
1 time 33 3.0
2-3 times 14 1.3
4-9 times 7 0.6
10+ times 7 0.6

Frequency Missing = 119

TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS BECAUSE OF DRUG USE

Q32E Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 1041 94.3
1 time 37 3.4
2-3 times 18 1.6
4-9 times 2 0.2
10+ times 6 0.5

Frequency Missing = 107


DRIVEN A CAR WHILE HIGH FROM DRUGS

Q32F Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 1004 92.3
1 time 28 2.6
2-3 times 27 2.5
4-9 times 12 1.1
10+ times 17 1.6

Frequency Missing = 123

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

CRITICIZED BY DATE BECAUSE OF DRUG USE

Q32G Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 1035 94.8
1 time 28 2.6
2-3 times 16 1.5
4-9 times 5 0.5
10+ times 8 0.7

Frequency Missing = 119

TROUBLE WITH POLICE BECAUSE OF DRUG USE

Q32H Frequency Percent


-------------------------------
None 1056 97.1
1 time 20 1.8
2-3 times 6 0.6
4-9 times 2 0.2
10+ times 4 0.4

Frequency Missing = 123

ALCOHOL USE AT PARTIES THIS SCHOOL YEAR

Q33A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never 296 26.4
Seldom 130 11.6
Half the time 83 7.4
Most of the time 158 14.1
Always 309 27.6
Don't know 28 2.5
Didn't attend 116 10.4
Frequency Missing = 91

DRUG USE AT PARTIES THIS SCHOOL YEAR

Q33B Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Never 480 43.2
Seldom 135 12.2
Half the time 103 9.3
Most of the time 103 9.3
Always 123 11.1
Don't know 54 4.9
Didn't attend 113 10.2

Frequency Missing = 100

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

SOUGHT HELP FOR DRUG/ALCOHOL PROBLEM

Q34 Frequency Percent


-------------------------
Yes 70 7.0
No 936 93.0

Frequency Missing = 205

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Q35A Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 380 34.7
No 714 65.3

Frequency Missing = 117

WOULD SEEK HELP OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL

Q35B Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 356 32.9
No 726 67.1

Frequency Missing = 129

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM OTHER COUNSELOR

Q35C Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 406 37.5
No 678 62.5
Frequency Missing = 127

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM PARENTS

Q35D Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 526 49.3
No 541 50.7

Frequency Missing = 144

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM A MEDICAL DOCTOR

Q35E Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 398 37.2
No 671 62.8

Frequency Missing = 142

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM FRIENDS

Q35F Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 808 76.1
No 254 23.9

Frequency Missing = 149

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM ANOTHER ADULT

Q35G Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 619 57.0
No 467 43.0

Frequency Missing = 125

WOULD NOT SEEK HELP

Q35H Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 219 21.0
No 825 79.0
Frequency Missing = 167

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--HEALTH CLASS

Q36A Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 429 41.1
No 615 58.9

Frequency Missing = 167

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--ASSEMBLY PROGRAM

Q36B Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 556 53.9
No 476 46.1

Frequency Missing = 179

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Q36C Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 185 18.0
No 840 82.0

Frequency Missing = 186

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--SCIENCE CLASS

Q36D Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 307 30.0
No 716 70.0

Frequency Missing = 188

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS

Q36E Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 110 10.7
No 922 89.3
Frequency Missing = 179

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--DRUG RAP SESSION

Q36F Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 183 17.9
No 837 82.1

Frequency Missing = 191

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
MT. PLEASANT
SPRING 1996

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--INVITED SCHOOL GUEST

Q36G Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 318 30.8
No 715 69.2

Frequency Missing = 178

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--OTHER SCHOOL SOURCE

Q36H Frequency Percent


--------------------------
Yes 286 28.1
No 730 71.9

Frequency Missing = 195

PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS DRINKING BEER

Q37A Frequency Percent


--------------------------------------
Strong disappro 658 59.8
Mild disapprove 168 15.3
Neither 108 9.8
Mildly approve 31 2.8
Strongly approve 17 1.5
Don't know 118 10.7

Frequency Missing = 111

PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS USING MARIJUANA


Q37B Frequency Percent
--------------------------------------
Strong disappro 906 84.6
Mild disapprove 33 3.1
Neither 22 2.1
Mildly approve 4 0.4
Strongly approve 17 1.6
Don't know 89 8.3

Frequency Missing = 140

NOTE: The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district

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