Self-Reported Use of Marijuana
(PPAAUS item 25) An average of ten percent of all students surveyed reported regular use of marijuana – 11 percent of the males and nine percent of the females. In sixth grade, one percent of the students indicated using marijuana monthly or more often, and in seventh and eighth grades, five percent indicated regular use. In ninth and tenth grades, 14 percent of the students reported smoking marijuana at least once a month; eight percent smoked at least once a week. Among juniors and seniors, 20 percent smoked marijuana regularly; 12 percent at least once a week.
Ninety-eight percent of the sixth graders, 89 percent of the seventh and eighth graders, 73 percent of the ninth and tenth graders, and 61 percent of the juniors and seniors had never smoked marijuana.
Self-Reported Use of Marijuana (PPAAUS item 27) An average of three percent of middle-school students surveyed reported regular use of marijuana. Fifteen percent of high-school students reported smoking marijuana at least once a month; nine percent smoked at least once a week. Ninety-three percent of the sixth through eighth graders and 71 percent of the ninth through twelfth graders had never smoked marijuana.
Where students get marijuana (PPAAUS item 49) Six percent of the Franklin County middle-school students and 25 percent of the high-school students, by replying to this item, indicated they had smoked marijuana. Five percent of the sixth through eighth graders and 24 percent of the high-school students cited friends as a source. An average of two percent of the middle-school students and four percent of the high-school students said they had obtained marijuana from family members.
Where students use marijuana (PPAAUS item 52) By responding with a location, five percent of the sixth through eighth graders and 24 percent of the ninth through twelfth graders indicated they had smoked marijuana. In middle-school, one-half percent of the students reported smoking marijuana at school, four percent at parties, three percent at home, and less than one-half percent in a work situation. In high-school, three percent of the students had smoked marijuana at school, 19 percent had smoked at parties, 12 percent at home, and two percent at work.
When students use marijuana (PPAAUS item 55) One percent of middle-school students used marijuana before school, less than one-half percent used it during school, two percent used it after school, two percent used it week nights, and five percent used it weekends (students were allowed to pick multiple responses). Five percent of the high-school students used marijuana before school, three percent used it during school, nine percent used it after school, nine percent used it week nights, and 21 percent used it weekends.
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