During this National Prevention Week, InnerAct Alliance is happy to share Real Truths from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) which tell us that nearly half of young adults have never used tobacco or nicotine products.
Statistics from the most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health show that 43.7% of people age 18-25 have said YES to making healthy choices to live a tobacco-free life. This positive choice is more common than you may think.
Here in Polk County, similar statistics from the 2024 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey report that 99% of the 6th-12th grade students surveyed in Polk DO NOT use traditional tobacco products. We salute today's youth who have learned that there are plenty of ways to have fun, connect, and thrive while remaining tobacco or nicotine-free!
Learn more about the Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the U.S. and review results from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health by clicking this link from SAMHSA:
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