Substance Use LAST 30 DAYS - Alcohol & Illicit Drugs
Alcohol was the most commonly reported substance used in the last 30 days for both middle and high school students.
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In the SY 2010-11 survey, alcohol usage was highest among Barrington 12th graders, of which 52% reported using alcohol in the last 30 days.
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Substance usage (of alcohol and illicit drugs) among Barrington middle school students was much less pronounced. In the SY 2010-11 survey, only 3% of middle schoolers reported using alcohol at least once in the last 30 days. However, 3% of middle schoolers also reported using prescription drugs in the last 30 days as well.
In comparing the SY 2008-09 and SY 2010-11 surveys:
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The percentage of all high schoolers who reported having tried alcohol 1-2 times increased from 14% in 2009 to 19% in 2011. This increase is statistically significant at the p=0.05 level.
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The percentage of 9th graders who reported that they did not smoke marijuana in the last 30 days decreased from 91% in 2009 to 84% in 2011.
NOTE: Figures may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
