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Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug Use In Columbia – The Truth
In 2008, participating ninth and 11th graders in Columbia Public Schools took a survey to determine approximately how many students were using drugs and alcohol. Survey results indicate:
- 69% of students have never smoked a cigarette. Another 15% have only tried a cigarette only once.
- Only 4% of students admit they smoke regularly.
- 89% of students have never used chewing tobacco. 6% percent have tried chewing tobacco only once.
- Only 1% of students say they use chewing tobacco regularly.
- 34% of students have never drunk alcohol. Another 16% have tried alcohol only once.
- 80% of students don’t think drinking alcohol makes you look cool.
- 72% of students have never smoked marijuana. Another 6% of students have tried marijuana only once.
- 90% of students don’t think smoking marijuana makes you look cool.
- 95% of students have never used ecstasy or other club drugs.
- 92% percent of students have never used inhalants.
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