State Stix Drug use among Illinois young people declined slightly between 1990 and 1993, according to a recently released study done by the state Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. The agency surveyed more than 13,000 young people in grades seven through 12. Its 1993 survey, the basis for the charts on this page, was a followup to a 1990 study. Though use has dropped marginally, the study also revealed the ready availability of alcohol and marijuana, the widespread use of alcohol and the high correlation between substance use and other risky behaviors.
Donald Sevener
October 1994/Illinois Issues/31
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