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    Stay up-to-date on the latest drug trends and keep your teens safe.

    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:

    Alchol

    Alcohol

    Alcohol is an intoxicating ingredient found in beer, wine, and liquor.

    E Cigs Vaping

    E-Cigarettes/Vaping

    An electronic cigarette (e-cigarettes) is a device that simulates tobacco smoking.

    Tobacco Nicotine

    Tobacco/Nicotine

    Tobacco is made from the leaves of tobacco plants.

    Opiods Pain Meds Header

    Opioids/Pain Meds

    Opioids are a group of drugs that includes heroin and prescription pain relievers.

    Marijuana

    Marijuana