Most Used Substances Among Teens
With many new substances available to today’s teens, we’ve taken the guesswork out of identifying the most popular substances (and slang terms) among Michigan youth/teens to help parents keep updated.
According to the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth, in Michigan, e-cigarettes/vaping has surpassed alcohol use as the #1 substance of choice, and alcohol is a close second - with youth experimenting as early as age 12. Learn more about today’s most used substances among teens:
![Trending drug alcohol](/imager/images/3385/trending-drug-alcohol_c3d36c36c0b989a90e2b212de2419809.jpg)
![Trending drug vape](/imager/images/3394/trending-drug-vape_c3d36c36c0b989a90e2b212de2419809.jpg)
E-Cigarettes/Vaping
An electronic cigarette (e-cigarettes) is a device that simulates tobacco smoking.
![Trending drug tobacco](/imager/images/3403/trending-drug-tobacco_c3d36c36c0b989a90e2b212de2419809.jpg)
![Trending drug pain](/imager/images/3412/trending-drug-pain_c3d36c36c0b989a90e2b212de2419809.jpg)
Opioids/Pain Meds
Opioids are a group of drugs that includes heroin and prescription pain relievers.
![Trending drug weed](/imager/images/3421/trending-drug-weed_c3d36c36c0b989a90e2b212de2419809.jpg)