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Federal Data Show Encouraging Youth Substance Use Trends, While Underscoring Need for Continued Progress and Action in Areas of Concern

Barchart·12/17/2025 15:03:00
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Statement from Kathy Crosby, CEO and President of Truth Initiative

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New data from the 2025 Monitoring the Future Survey indicating use of most drugs remains low among U.S. teens and the number of youth choosing to abstain from products like tobacco, alcohol and cannabis, remaining at all-time highs give us reason to be encouraged. However, there are still many young people using these substances at formative times in their lives. Recognizing that the choices they make now can shape their futures, we must do everything we can to drive down youth use even further. 

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