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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 2000
Page
6
A Central New York survey shows high alcohol, cigarette, marijuana and other drug use among seventh to twelfth graders. Rural youths report substantial cocaine, amphetamine and inhalant use, while urban teens show higher marijuana and hallucinogen use by grade 12. Parents and communities urge awareness and unified prevention efforts.
A Central New York survey by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services shows fifth and sixth graders reporting 25 percent alcohol use, 19 percent cigarettes, 3 percent chewing tobacco, 4 percent inhalants, and 4 percent marijuana. Across the region marijuana use climbs from 27 percent in 1990 to 44 percent in 1998, while cigarette use rises to 45 percent and alcohol use to 60 percent among seventh and eighth graders.
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