In St. Johns County:
83% of middle and high school students are NOT using alcohol
99% of middle and high school students are NOT smoking cigarettes
89% of middle and high school students are NOT vaping or using e-cigarettes
91% of middle and high school students are NOT using marijuana
98% of middle and high school students are NOT using inhalants
99% of middle and high school students are NOT abusing prescription drugs
Source: 2022 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey
Tobacco/E-cigarette/Vaping
Tobacco and vaping devices contain nicotine, an ingredient that can lead to addiction, which is why so many people who smoke or vape find it difficult to quit. Both tobacco and vaping devices contain other harmful chemicals. Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse
Research has turned up evidence that vaping can pose many new risks. Read more on the science of e-cigarettes from Science News Explores –https://www.snexplores.org/collections/vaping
Tools and Tips for Teens from Smokefree.gov – https://teen.smokefree.gov/
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
NIDA for Teens. Find out facts on drugs, read about challenges real teens face, and play games to test your knowledge.
Tips for Teens Alcohol Prevention
Tips for Teens The Truth About E-Cigarettes
