Which States Have the Most Teens Struggling with Substance Misuse? | News Channel 3-12

Which states have the most teens struggling with substance misuse? | News Channel 3-12

Daisy Daisy // Shutterstock Which states have the most teens struggling with substance misuse? Teen drug and alcohol use is still a serious issue across the U.S. In 2022, 1 in 3 high school seniors, 1 in 5 sophomores, and 1 in 10 eighth graders reported using illegal substances, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Those numbers are lower than they were before the pandemic, but they’re still high, and the long-term impact of early …

Which states have the most teens struggling with substance misuse?

National Health Ratings reports high teen substance misuse rates vary by state, with New Mexico leading at 16%, highlighting the need for targeted support.