Prevalence The overall use of marijuana among middle school and high school students in Hillsborough County has increased since 2012. However, cigarette use has steadily decreased since 2004.
20 10 0 Cigarettes
2010
2012
Marijuana
30
2008
chemicals. More chemicals can
Cigarettes
40
2006
contains over 4,000 than 60 of these
Percentage of Lifetime Cigarette and Marijuana Use
2004
Cigarette smoke
2014
cause cancer. _______ Some of the same cancer-causing
Marijuana
After alcohol, students reported cigarettes and marijuana as the most commonly used drugs Commonly Used Drugs Among Hillsborough County Students
chemicals that are in tobacco smoke are also in marijuana. _______
50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0
Many smokers can develop severe breathing problems.
Lifetime Use
Alcohol
Marijuana
Cigarettes
Past 30-Day Use
Prescription Pain Relievers
Inhalants
Marijuana use among middle school and high school students in Hillsborough County is higher than the Florida statewide average while their cigarette use is lower than the statewide average. Survey data obtained from the 2014 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey conducted by the Florida Department of Children and Families Facts obtained from: Carey, Judith. (2012). 50 things you should know about alcohol [Brochure]. Santa Cruz, CA: Journeyworks Publishing Richmond, Mardi. (2013). 41 things everyone should know about marijuana [Brochure]. Santa Cruz, CA: Journeyworks Publishing
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