What Substances Are Teens Using?
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 (2023/2024) for teens in West Michigan, alcohol is the #1 substance used in the last 30 days, with marijuana and e-cigarettes/vaping second. Many teens report experimenting before the age of 13. Learn more about today’s most commonly used substances:
E-Cigarettes/Vaping
An electronic cigarette (e-cigarettes) is a device that simulates tobacco smoking.
Opioids/Pain Meds
Opioids are a group of drugs that includes heroin and prescription pain relievers.